By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG — West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine Berkeley Medical Center broke ground on Tuesday on its new patient tower. This $260 million investment will add 135 private rooms for a total of 325, allowing the hospital to provide care for more patients. The new tower[Read More…]
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Parkersburg introduces program to streamline, encourage building houses
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A new initiative by the City of Parkersburg’s Planning & Development Department aims to make it easier for people to build houses on vacant lots. The Neighborhood Infill Supported Development program offers five pre-approved building plans and additional support to streamline[Read More…]
Mothman Festival about to welcome thousands to Point Pleasant
By Derek Halsey for The Herald-Dispatch POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The annual Mothman Festival will once again happen in nearby Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this weekend, and is expected to bring thousands of attendees from around the world to Mason County. The streets of that Ohio River town, with its[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court justices appear to signal that CON will be needed to construct new Lewis County hospital
By Matt Harvey, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s Supreme Court, after hearing the state Health Care Authority do an about-face, appeared to signal Wednesday that Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital officials won’t be able to build a new hospital near the I-79/U.S. 48/33 split in[Read More…]
CTUB wins territory dispute with American Water; PSC judge: contested development ‘exclusive’ to CTUB
By Erik Anderson, The Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Charles Town Utility Board was handed a victory last week in a territorial dispute with West Virginia American Water. At issue was which utility would be permitted to provide water service to a large mixed-use development planned for[Read More…]
West Virginia Celebrates First Signs of Fall Color with Leaf-Peeping Itinerary
Magnificent color expected following above-average summer rainfalls West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the first signs of fall color making its way into the Mountain State with the release of this year’s first fall foliage itinerary. Thanks to above-average rainfall this summer, West[Read More…]
West Virginia to apply for federal Rural Health Transformation dollars
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible by President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill for rural hospitals and health care access. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and[Read More…]
Paul Wissmach Glass Company honored as West Virginia Centurion for 121 years of excellence
By Randy Ruthford, Wetzel Chronicle PADEN CITY, W.Va. — In a proud celebration of craftsmanship, history and legacy, the Paul Wissmach Glass Company has been officially recognized as a West Virginia Centurion business by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The company, which has operated continuously from its location[Read More…]
Concord to host Nursing White Coat Ceremony
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS — The Concord University Nursing Program will host a White Coat Ceremony Sept. 19, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Main Theater of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. Nineteen CU juniors are set to participate in this rite of passage on their journey to[Read More…]
Grand Reopening of New Location for Primitive Goods WV In Ronceverte Set for September 25
West Virginia Press Association RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — Mel Pester, owner of Primitive Goods WV, has invited the community to attend a grand reopening celebration at 2 p.m. September 25, 2025, of its new store location at 625 Edgar Avenue in Ronceverte, W.Va. Primitive Goods WV is a year-round Farmer’s Market[Read More…]
