By Amanda Hayes, The Inter-Mountain in Elkins, W.Va. BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — One of the largest applicant pools for the West Virginia Scholar program in its 12-year history about 100 applicants led to some tough competition for a full tuition and room and board scholarship at West Virginia Wesleyan College. At[Read More…]

By Jessica Farrish, The Register Herald of Beckley, W.Va BECKLEY, W.Va. — The first West Virginia Food & Craft Beverage Festival will offer West Virginia craft beer, wine, food and craft products at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center this Saturday. The event, which has drawn 45 vendors, is the first[Read More…]

Release from West Virginia University Health System: WHEELING, W.Va. – The Boards of Directors of Wheeling Hospital and the West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) announced on Thursday, June 20, that they have entered into a management services agreement and named Douglass E. Harrison as Wheeling Hospital’s new chief[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Affordable Clean Energy rule as a balanced correction to the suffocation West Virginia’s coal industry endured at the hands of the Obama administration. “This week’s final Affordable Clean Energy rule shows us that President Donald[Read More…]

Release from office of Congresswoman Carol Miller: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller, R-W.VA., announced today an investment by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of $70,000 for Fayette, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties to develop and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). Congresswoman Miller said, “Thank you to the[Read More…]

Press release from Alzheimer’s Disease: HURRICANE, W.Va. – Today (Friday, June 21) is the summer solstice and the day with the most light. Hurricane residents will join advocates across the world as they participate in ‘The Longest Day’ to help fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease.  Together, they’ll use their creativity[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, June 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US PREPPED RETALIATORY STRIKES ON IRAN FOR DRONE ATTACK A U.S. official[Read More…]