Additions showcase the Mountain State’s rich history and heritage West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the recent addition of six West Virginia sites to the National Register of Historic Places. Spread across multiple counties, these new designations emphasize the Mountain State’s rich[Read More…]
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Barbour Community Health Association Celebrates Successful Breast Cancer Awareness Drive-Thru Night
October 2 breast cancer event at Belington Medical Clinic raises awareness about early detection West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) proudly celebrated another successful Breast Cancer Awareness Drive-Thru Night on Thursday, October 2 at the Belington Medical Clinic, welcoming 52 cars for an evening[Read More…]
Raleigh County vaccine religious exemption case has another day in court
By Esteban Fernandez, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — Arguments in the vaccine exemption lawsuit came down to whether the presence of unvaccinated people would truly harm individuals with immunocompromised medical status at Wednesday’s hearing at the Raleigh County Courthouse. The hearing was a continuation of one that took place about[Read More…]
West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Three West Virginians, including one current state senator and one former lawmaker, will take positions in the federal government months after the nominations by President Donald Trump as the federal government remains shut down. In a 51-47 vote Tuesday evening, the[Read More…]
Matt Herridge discusses future economic development in West Virginia
By Amber Phipps, Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA — West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge spoke at the Wood County Development Authority and Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation joint annual meeting on Wednesday. The dining hall in the Parkersburg Country Club was packed with guests from various economic[Read More…]
‘Educators Rising’ Provides an Effort to Ensure Local Students Become Tomorrow’s Teachers
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — As Pendleton County Schools continue a strong rebound from issues imposed by COVID, officials continue to identify the shortage of certified teachers as a key barrier to further improvements. Over a century ago in remote areas, teachers often honed those skills[Read More…]
Celebrating local history ~ it takes a village
By Laura Dean Bennett, The Pocahontas Times HUNTERSVILLE, W.Va. — Last weekend, Huntersville once again welcomed hundreds of visitors to its annual festival – Huntersville Traditions Days – dedicated to the history of Pocahontas County’s first county seat. The event is sponsored by a group of volunteers comprised of Pocahontas County[Read More…]
There’s Still Plenty of Time to Plan Your Autumn Escape to the Mountain State
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fall is far from over as oak trees across the Mountain State are just starting to show signs of color. With many areas of West Virginia in the early stages of the foliage cycle, there’s still time for travelers to plan a perfect[Read More…]
Fighting Forever Chemicals: What’s being done about it in our communities
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG – For years, residents across the Eastern Panhandle have turned on their taps with little thought about what might be flowing through the pipes. But the recent detection of PFAS, synthetic “forever chemicals” that linger in water and soil, has raised new alarms about[Read More…]
West Virginia gathers 2,000 pages of feedback for Rural Health Transformation Program application
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia has received responses from more than 200 stakeholders related to its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, according to a representative of the governor’s office. The comments and suggestions total more than 2,000 pages, said Curtis Capehart, director[Read More…]
