Visitors from 50 states and 48 countries exploring Almost Heaven waterfalls West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has surpassed 125,000 check-ins. Since its launch in 2022, this statewide trail has received visitor check-ins from all[Read More…]
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OPINION: How to Help Your Kids Stay Motivated This School Year
By Erin Baldwin, West Virginia Virtual Academy The start of the new school year brings many feelings for parents and students alike. Maybe it’s the excitement of seeing friends again, the nerves that come with a new teacher or classroom, or a mix of both. As parents, we want them[Read More…]
WV income inequality has grown, voting share diminished as Sanders targets oligarchy
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Government by the few.” That’s Merriam-Webster’s first and most succinct definition of oligarchy, the target of a nationwide tour that will bring Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to West Virginia this weekend. Sanders will have more than four words to spare on that[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Agriculture Wages War of Eradication Against Spotted Lantern Fly
By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Brilliantly lovely to look at, but dangerously deadly to American forests, the spotted lantern fly’s establishment in West Virginia has led to a determined response by the State Department of Agriculture. If their policy had to bear the name of a rock[Read More…]
Residents turn out to UHS gym to oppose MARL transmission line
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – Local residents filled the bleachers at the University High School gym Tuesday evening to learn about, and stand against, the proposed NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project. Speaker Bath Ann Bossio summarized the sentiments of many who attended: “It’s a land[Read More…]
Public Service Commission hearing discusses territorial dispute between water utility providers
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) held a hearing on July 30 concerning the territorial dispute between the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) and West Virginia American Water (WVAW). Administrative Law Judge Keith George oversaw the proceedings. This dispute started when[Read More…]
Something To Smile About: Wheeling Health Right Opens New Dental Suite
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — WHEELING — The new dental suite is up and running at Wheeling Health Right’s headquarters at 61 29th St. in Wheeling, and its executive director believes that addition will help drill into a waiting list of more than 200 patients looking for dental services. The[Read More…]
Mountaineer Gas seeks double-digit-percentage rate hike, says system upgrades needed
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountaineer Gas has proposed a double-digit rate increase for its roughly 218,000 customers spanning 50 of West Virginia’s 55 counties. The Charleston-based utility last week proposed changes in rates and charges that would increase company revenue roughly $44.5 million annually effective Nov.[Read More…]
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day coming Aug. 12
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON – Midterm elections are not coming until November 2026, but counties both local and across the nation are now recruiting the poll workers needed to greet the public on Election Day and help them cast their ballots. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris[Read More…]
Fairmont Village Apartments residents caught in catch-22 with FEMA
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Federal Emergency Management Agency resources are now available for residents in Marion County, but for residents of the partially collapsed Fairmont Village Apartments, it’s proving a challenge to get aid. “FEMA will not pay me for personal property until that building hits the[Read More…]
