CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In the second week as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Soldiers and Airmen continue conducting missions that support the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in reducing crime and ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the[Read More…]
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The 91-year-old West Virginia Sports Writers Association begins the 2025-26 academic school year with a new leader, and first in almost 45 years
West Virginia Press Association Jim Workman, a Winfield native and longtime journalist and publisher of Wally’s & Wimpy’s Sports Digest, has been named executive director of the WVSWA. Workman will serve in the same role as Doug Huff, who retired earlier this year as secretary-treasurer, a tenure which began in[Read More…]
Wings Etc.’s September Fan Challenge Rewards Guests with Free Appetizers
Wings Rewards members who meet the challenge can celebrate game days and sweater-weather-savoring Big Flavor West Virginia Press Association FORT WAYNE, Ind. — As the season for tailgating and watch parties gets underway, the brand known for its Big Flavor and award-winning wings is upping the game with a new[Read More…]
Bluefield High School encouraging fans to get their online tickets early
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — Area residents are still being asked to buy their tickets early for Friday’s big Beaver-Graham game at Mitchell Stadium. All of the tickets for Friday’s game must be purchased online through GoFan, which is the same process that has been utilized in[Read More…]
Task Force Results
Federal official lauds law enforcement By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS — The work done by drug task forces in the local region were celebrated Wednesday afternoon during a special press conference outside the Jennings Randolph Federal Center. Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard was joined during the event[Read More…]
PSC order requires cost-sharing for pole replacements for broadband expansion
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON –Disagreements between the companies that own utility poles and internet service providers have plagued the expansion of broadband across the state, but a new order from the West Virginia Public Service Commission could help spread out the costs of pole replacements.[Read More…]
WV News Editorial: Executive Editor John Miller, ‘The Legend’ has passed away
The passing of a legend. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of John Miller, WV News executive editor. John has been the heart and soul of The Exponent Telegram for over 40 years. We often teased him and said that he laid the cornerstone of[Read More…]
WV News Executive Editor John Miller leaves deep legacy of community journalism
By Michael Minnich, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Media has lost “The Legend.” WV News Executive Editor John Miller died Tuesday at the age of 62, leaving a legacy of over 40 years of community-based journalism and involvement. “John Miller was the heart of WV News. For more[Read More…]
Sitting West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead dies at 60
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Justice Tim Armstead of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia died Tuesday following a brief hospitalization, according to a news release from the Supreme Court. He was 60. Armstead was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-Gov. Jim Justice and took office in[Read More…]
Box Tree Moth hits boxwoods in Morgan & Berkeley counties
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Plant and bug experts in West Virginia are on alert about a new pest that is damaging boxwoods as they feed on the shrubbery and infest areas around them. Morgan County Extension Agent Cindy Smalley said she has gotten reports[Read More…]
