By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — “It solves a problem, but somebody else’s problem … And to be forced to accept this project without any benefit to our citizens while extremely impacting our citizens isn’t something that this commission can stand for.” And with that, the Monongalia County[Read More…]
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Celebrating 50 years as a National Natural Landmark
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — December 2024 was the 50th anniversary of Cranberry Glades Botanical Area being named a National Natural Landmark, but because it’s difficult to do much of anything at the area in the winter, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center and U.S. Forest Service[Read More…]
Allegheny Metallurgical Joins Metallurgical Coal Producers Association
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) is pleased to announce that Allegheny Metallurgical has officially joined as the association’s newest producing member. The addition of Allegheny Metallurgical marks the seventh producing member to join MCPA since its inception in 2020, further strengthening[Read More…]
West Virginia Regional Technology Park Hosts Business Reception to Welcome WVU President Michael T. Benson
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) welcomed members of the business community and public officials this evening (July 30) for a special reception honoring Dr. Michael T. Benson, the 27th president of West Virginia University. The event served as both a[Read More…]
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities facing elimination
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — After nearly five decades providing and promoting better services to West Virginians with disabilities, the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities has about 60 days remaining without a budgetary Hail Mary. It’s not alone. All University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities[Read More…]
West Virginia Welcomes First-Ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship on U.S. Soil
Witness the 2025 Spartan Trifecta World Championship at Summit Bechtel Reserve West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in Spartan history, the prestigious Trifecta World Championship is taking place on U.S. soil in the Mountain State. Previously held in Sparta, Greece, the 2025 World Championship will[Read More…]
PSC sides with internet service provider in broadband pole attachment issue
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Public Service Commission is taking the side of an internet service provider in a dispute over who pays for pole replacements when adding broadband attachments. In an order issued Monday, the PSC prohibited Appalachian Power from enforcing[Read More…]
West Virginia announces $6M flood mitigation investment for Guyandotte, Kanawha watersheds
WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced two flood mitigation studies aimed at developing long-term strategies to reduce future flood damage in some of the state’s most vulnerable areas. With both federal and state funds, the announcement represents a $6 million investment across two major[Read More…]
Overpromised and (As Yet) No Delivery, Why BEAD Remains Disconnected From Rural America
By Stephen Smoot, The Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — In 2023, United States Senator Joe Manchin made an announcement that seemed, at the time, game changing for West Virginians who still had no access to high speed internet. “This is a historic announcement for the Mountain State and will benefit[Read More…]
Weirton Ordered to Submit Corrective Plan
Hometown News CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Weirton Area Water Board was ordered Friday to submit within 90 days a series of action plans to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to address severe water problems and line leakages in the Northern Panhandle city’s system. The city was told to[Read More…]