West Virginia Press Association OAK HILL, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to stop by the New River Conference Center, 497 Mall Road in Oak Hill, W.Va., from 4-7 p.m. October 16, to meet the planning team and see the site master[Read More…]
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Autumn Color Continues to make its Way Across the Mountain State
Fall colors delayed, creating an even longer than expected autumn color season West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fall foliage continues to make its way across West Virginia. Despite a slower start to the season than originally predicted, oak trees across the Mountain State have just begun their beautiful[Read More…]
WV utilities cling to coal-fired energy in new long-term plans amid power cost climb
By Mike Tony, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power and FirstEnergy each filed long-term plans required by West Virginia statute on Oct. 1 outlining how they plan to meet their captive ratepayers’ needs over the next decade and beyond. Although the companies’ plans together add up to[Read More…]
The Morgan Messenger wins General Excellence award at West Virginia Press Association annual banquet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Morgan Messenger owner and publisher Todd Buzzerd accepted a General Excellence second place award from the president of the West Virginia Press Association during the group’s annual award banquet in Charleston on Saturday, October 11. The paper earned the award in the category of weekly newspapers with a[Read More…]
Three West Virginia Resorts named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
West Virginia tourism destinations continue to receive national accolades West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the Mountain State has been recognized across multiple categories in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting three of the state’s resorts as leading[Read More…]
Parsons PD Warns Public of New Drug Danger
By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — City of Parsons Police Chief Kevin Keplinger wants to get the word out to the public about the potential danger from a new illicit drug making its way from the Philadelphia area. “If you’ve seen any of the videos, particularly from[Read More…]
Benson urges WVU to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – In his first 13 weeks or so in office, WVU President Michael Benson has traveled miles of winding, country roads as he’s made stops in 28 of the state’s 55 counties (so far) as part of his year-long “Welcome Home” tour. On[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association to Host Annual Turkey Trot
5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Trot to benefit local food pantry and Thanksgiving Day meal program West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) invites you to kick off November by burning off that Halloween candy while helping your community. BCHA will host its 14th annual[Read More…]
West Virginia’s fallen firefighters honored with memorial service
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BECKLEY — Firefighters who served their communities in McDowell County, Fayette County and Berkeley County were recognized by their colleagues and state officials recently at the state monument honoring the sacrifices firefighters have made to do their duty. Meeting near the West Virginia Fallen[Read More…]
Trade group sues over West Virginia’s MAHA food dye and preservative ban
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — A national food industry trade group is suing West Virginia over a law banning certain food colorings and preservatives, arguing the measure violates both the state and federal constitutions and oversteps federal regulatory authority. The International Association of Color Manufacturers filed the[Read More…]
