By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — A proposed settlement order is pending before a Kanawha County judge that could bring to an end a lawsuit challenging the legality of a series of murals installed in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building last year. According to the[Read More…]
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West Virginia WWII veteran turns 103-years-old
By Faithlyn Graham, WV News WEST UNION, W.Va. — On Oct. 8, Doddridge County native and World War II veteran Jim Hall turned 103 years old. For his birthday, Hall received cards from kids in local Early Learning Programs, friends, family, and even a letter from the 457th Bomb Group Association, which[Read More…]
Brian Dayton: The free market works, even in energy (Opinion)
Charleston Gazette-Mail Who wants higher electricity rates? Ask just about anyone, and they’ll agree that energy prices have risen. They’re not wrong. In recent weeks, there has been significant attention in the Mountain State on what is driving those costs. The question has no doubt arisen from people seeing their[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Response to Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
By Chris Hamilton, President and CEO, West Virginia Coal Association In his op-ed published Friday in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce argues that natural gas is a cheaper base fuel for electric generation. Unfortunately, his claims rely on selective data, flawed comparisons, and[Read More…]
NCN and Allies Block SNAP Cutoff, Protecting Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans
West Virginia Press Association A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order today to ensure that 42 million Americans can continue receiving critical food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. Under the temporary restraining order, the Trump Administration is required to distribute contingency[Read More…]
Wheeling-made antique gun takes boat journey to West Virginia Independence Hall
By Joselyn King, The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING — A rare antique shotgun made in Wheeling during the 1880s has returned to the city and will soon be on display at West Virginia Independence Hall. But its journey involves a boat making “The Great Loop” up the east coast, and[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: GameChanger to Launch First Student-Athlete Wellness Portal in WV at Doddridge County Schools
What: Media Luncheon & Program Launch When: Tuesday, November 4 • Program begins at 11:30 AM Where: Doddridge County Board of Education 268 Bulldog Drive West Union, WV 26456 Who: Details: GameChanger, in partnership with St. Andrew Development (York, PA) and REAL Prevention (Clifton, NJ), will unveil the Student-Athlete Wellness Portal, the first[Read More…]
UC Named a “Best School for Men in Nursing” For the Second Year
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston as one of its “Best Schools for Men in Nursing” for the second year in a row. The award recognizes a nursing school or college that actively recruits and retains men in[Read More…]
OPINION: Mr. President, we need an ‘America First’ critical minerals strategy
Independence is essential By Maj. Gen. William Crane and Rear Adm. Peter Brown, op-ed first appeared in The Washington Times, Oct. 29, 2025 President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and[Read More…]
Hatfield McCoy Trails Announces 2026 Trail Permit Fee Adjustment
West Virginia Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. — For the first time in two decades, the Hatfield McCoy Trails will implement a price adjustment for the Non-Resident trail permits, effective November 17, 2025, when the 2026 trail permits are available for purchase. The fee for Non-Resident permits will increase from $50[Read More…]
