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…]
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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…]
EDITORIAL: Trusted Voice
Tradition of Serving Our Region The Inter-Mountain We just marked National Newspaper Week, an important reminder of the vital role newspapers play in informing and uniting the communities they serve. Newspapers are more than a source of headlines — they are the heartbeat of democracy at the local level, providing[Read More…]
Wheeling Awards $51,000 More in Facade Improvement Grants
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling’s Facade Improvement Grant program continues to provide financial incentives for eligible property owners to upgrade their curb appeal and make other structural and cosmetic enhancements. Now awarded on a quarterly basis through action by Wheeling City Council, the facade grants provide[Read More…]
Use of artificial Intelligence in news gathering becomes focus of W.Va. Press Association panel
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – AI, the use of artificial intelligence and large language models, is becoming more commonplace in everyday life and the workplace, including in how news is produced and consumed. And while a valuable tool, AI can also create its own issues[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association Editorial Awards Dinner
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the night the West Virginia Press Association honored Interim Executive Director Doug Skaff Jr., after his passing in June, his company’s Charleston Gazette-Mail was recognized as the Newspaper of the Year. Reimagined as a one-day event, the 2025 West[Read More…]
