Economic Development, Workforce, Housing, Land Use, Infrastructure, and Childcare West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — During its August 25 board meeting, the board of directors of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) formally adopted its state legislative priorities, setting the stage for focused advocacy in the upcoming[Read More…]
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University of Charleston Ranked Best College in West Virginia by Niche; Only Private School to Make the Top Ten
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston (UC) has been named the top college in West Virginia by Niche in its 2026 rankings of the best colleges. UC earned an overall A- and distinguished itself with high marks in diversity, dorms, and safety, making it the[Read More…]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs Morrisey on West Virginia school vaccine exemptions
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON (WV News) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a message of support Monday for Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s stance on school vaccines. Kennedy, who has repeatedly made debunked claims about vaccines and founded the anti-vaccine organization Children’s Health Defense, posted[Read More…]
Master Gardener talks how grocery store tomatoes differ from locally grown ones
By Tabitha Johnston, The Journal MARTINSBURG — With fresh produce being consistently available at every grocery store in any neighborhood across the country, it has become a habit for many people in the modern day to purchase their produce from grocery stores, rather than from local farmers — or from[Read More…]
With film screening, Green Bank group hopes to highlight possible GBO funding cuts
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail GREEN BANK, W.Va. — A newly formed support group for the Green Bank Observatory, now under threat from planned “decommissioning and disposition” in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget, will host a free virtual screening of an award-winning documentary about the observatory and the[Read More…]
Ohio County School Board Denies Request To Transport Students for Religious Classes During Lunchtime
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — The Ohio County Board of Education on Monday rejected a request from a religious group asking for permission to transport students off school property during school hours so they can attend religious classes offered by the organization. Board members voted 3-2 against the[Read More…]
COLUMN: How WVU football contributes to the state economy
By Bob Hertzel for The Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN — In the midst of his annual school year opening press conference, West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker decided to take it upon himself to emphasize an often-overlooked aspect of Mountaineers football that benefits the state in so many ways. Talking[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Performance Audits for State Agencies
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On August 25, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the winning bid of a contract to complete performance evaluations of state agencies. One of the country’s leading accounting and advisory firms, BDO USA, P.C., was selected to conduct independent performance evaluations of the Department of Human[Read More…]
Federal health watchdog threatens funding over religious vaccine exemption fight
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The religious exemption to West Virginia compulsory immunization law created by Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s January executive order is being litigated, with arguments before the state Supreme Court of Appeals likely. But federal health officials are threatening funding cuts if[Read More…]
Nucor Corp’s Mason County mill to be last of current projects to go in production
By Jim Ross, HD Media APPLE GROVE — The $4 billion Nucor Steel West Virginia mill under construction is about 60% finished and on schedule for completion late next year, Nucor Corp. officials said in their quarterly call last month. The mill at the Mason County community of Apple Grove,[Read More…]