By Gwen Sour, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Hundreds of runners and walkers lined up in downtown Parkersburg on Saturday morning for the annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon, a tradition that continues to bring together athletes, volunteers and the community. This year’s half-marathon also doubled as the[Read More…]
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Sugar maple replaces storm-damaged oak on Capitol grounds
By Robert Saunders, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new sugar maple tree has taken root on the West Virginia State Capitol grounds, thanks to a donation from the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA). The 13-foot tree arrived just after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and was planted[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV Secretary of State’s Office to host statewide County Clerks Conference to Prepare for 2026 Elections
Davis, W.Va. – All 55 counties will be participating in a three-day conference this week to prepare for the 2026 elections. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and his Elections Division staff will be hosting more than 180 County Clerks, Deputy Clerks, and election administrators at Canaan Valley Resort August[Read More…]
Beckley Council enacts vape/smoke shop ordinance
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Kellie Gunnoe said prevention efforts took a big step locally this week. In a special meeting Tuesday, Beckley City Council voted to immediately enact a vape/smoke shop ordinance which limits the establishment of new vape/smoke shops in the city to B-2 zoning districts.[Read More…]
REACHH Family Resource Center and Child Advocacy Center Invite Community to Celebrate Food Pantry Grand Opening
West Virginia Press Association HINTON, W.Va. — Leadership of the REACHH Family Resource Center and Child Advocacy Center at 409 Temple Street in Hinton, W.Va., invite the community to attend an 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, ribbon cutting / grand opening of Jo Ann’s Food Pantry. This initiative is part[Read More…]
Taylor Kennedy: With NIL legalized, where does W.Va. prep sports go from here?
By Taylor Kennedy, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some high school coaches, especially veterans, have said they never expected to see the day prep athletes could profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL). That day has come. A policy was put in place in July allowing high school and[Read More…]
Judge Says Marshall County Assessor Can’t Return to Work While Awaiting Trial on Fraud Charges – for Now
By Shelley Hanson, The Intelligencer MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, who is accused of seven felony counts of fraudulent schemes, wants to go back to work in his elected office, but Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Cramer said no, for now. Buzzard and his attorney, William Ihlenfeld,[Read More…]
Gov. Morrisey makes water grant announcement during Fairmont visit
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The Greater Paw Paw Public Service District will receive $500,000 for the repair of seven main pump stations in their sewer system. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $4.96 million in water and sewer infrastructure grants during a Fairmont appearance Thursday afternoon. The West[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases 2025 Fall Foliage Projection Map
Magnificent color expected to cover the Mountain State following summer rain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With autumn quickly approaching, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its highly anticipated fall foliage projection map. Created in collaboration with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, this map predicts when and where fall[Read More…]
OP-ED: A once-in-a-generation opportunity for downtown Charles Town
By Pasha Majdi, Jefferson County Commission President, for the Spirit of Jefferson The City of Charles Town has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in its downtown, pick the right businesses in keeping with its “historically hip” vision, and make Charles Town a destination. How? By buying the County’s Washington Street[Read More…]
