By Steven Allen Adams for The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he remained confident in Dr. Mark McDaniel, the acting state health officer and commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health, following testimony last week by McDaniel in the Raleigh County religious vaccine exemption case. Morrisey was asked[Read More…]
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Drop in enrollment leads Marion County Schools to consider consolidation
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — After this year’s student enrollment numbers came in, Marion County Schools lost the equivalent of an entire school. That means some hard conversations are ahead for the Board of Education, including discussions over whether or not to consolidate schools. “I think it[Read More…]
Local Experts Discuss Effects Of Trade Tariffs
Wheeling Chamber Hosts Economic Outlook Conference By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Local economic experts suspect trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last spring won’t have a long-term negative effect on inflation and prices paid at the supermarket. The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Economic[Read More…]
Marshall receives continued funding for TRIO program; others in WV eliminated
By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Marshall University’s Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) Program, a branch of TRIO supporting first-generation and low-income students, was awarded federal funding for continued support last month. Meanwhile, two other programs in West Virginia received funding cancellation notices. Marshall announced last month its[Read More…]
Morrisey: Shutdown won’t stop Bridge Day
By Greg Jordan, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — This year’s Bridge Day in Fayette County will proceed as planned despite the federal government shutdown that led to West Virginia getting an agreement reopening both its national parks, the governor said Tuesday. During a press conference streamed live from Charleston, Gov.[Read More…]
Area Professional Arm Wrestler Earns National Title, Establishes Team in Potomac Highlands
By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Not long ago, a rising star in the sport of professional arm wrestling took on one of the sport’s all time American greats. Beau Horner of Keyser, who has earned one national championship, grappled with the legendary Bob Brown of Utah, one[Read More…]
NRGRDA Encourages Community to Attend Open House In Oak Hill for Wolf Creek Park Site Master Plan on October 16
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…]
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…]
