By Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc.®For Rosie Bluebird Trail WV Citizens across North Central West Virginia will help create a new “Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail” during a special two-day installation of bluebird nest boxes across five locations from Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026, through Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. [Read More…]
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Coplin Health Systems Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Expand Integrated Healthcare in Parkersburg
The investment in a new facility will expand access to healthcare and community wellness resources in the Parkersburg area. By Coplin Health SystemsFor Coplin Health Systems Parkersburg – Coplin Health Systems has been awarded $1.5 million in Senate appropriations funding to support the construction of a new service center on[Read More…]
WVU robotics team places fourth overall, earns top marks at international University Rover Challenge
By Erik RudolphFor WVU, Today Demonstrating technical precision and adaptability in one of the world’s premier student robotics competitions, a team of students from the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources placed fourth overall at the 2026 University Rover Challenge, while earning first place in the System[Read More…]
YourTowns: Kroger opening date set, Nitro’s Ridenour Park expands, St. A water project
By Amanda Larch HinchmanFor HDMedia Pools are open, school is out and there is no shortage of outdoor activities throughout the region this summer for all ages. One municipality will soon experience changes in government, while another prepares for infrastructure improvement projects that will come with rate hikes. New businesses[Read More…]
CADCA to Honor GameChanger with Humanitarian of the Year Award at October Drug-Free Kids Awards Dinner
By Marianne VarkianiFor CADCA Alexandria, Va – CADCA announced today that GameChanger will receive the Major General Arthur T. Dean Humanitarian of the Year Award at its annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner on October 8, 2026. The award is the highest honor bestowed by CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign, recognizing outstanding philanthropy, national leadership,[Read More…]
WV Royalty Owners Association President Tom Huber and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discuss how land mineral royalties support economic development
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – The critical role of mineral and royalty owners in West Virginia’s economy was the focus of a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!” with WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and his guest Tom Huber, President of[Read More…]
Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity
By Jeniffer GrahamFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Kingwood – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spent Monday morning at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood speaking about community-based health. He was joined by local representatives, members of the Preston County Commission, state officials, local community partners and hospital officials.[Read More…]
History on two wheels: Vintage bike ride set for Thursday in St. Albans
By Rick SteelhammerFor HDMedia If a bike in your life is equipped with a banana seat, ape-hanger handlebars, coaster brakes or a 10-speed drivetrain, Rich Harper has a ride planned for you. A 5.7-mile group ride for vintage bicycle owners and admirers is scheduled to depart from the rear parking[Read More…]
WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes
By Linda SkidmoreFor WVU, Today A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their[Read More…]
30 years of Pride: Parade, kickball and more among Charleston-area events
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia Charleston kicks off 30 years of Pride in the Capital City this June. A worldwide observance first recognized in West Virginia in 1997, Pride Month got its start in 1970 after parades were held in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco in response[Read More…]
