By Erin Baldwin, Community Engagement Specialist, WVVAFor West Virginia Virtual Academy Around the globe, school leaders are grappling with a major issue: students constantly on their phones. In response, roughly 40% of countries have enacted laws restricting cell phone use in schools, and in the U.S., 77% of public schools[Read More…]
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Morrisey: WV ‘on target’ to have state roads’ potholes patched by the end of May
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia “[The Legislature made a] $125 million investment … this game changer allows us to move immediately on … potholes, and spring paving — to fix the damage left behind by a very tough winter.” That’s what West Virginia Transportation Secretary Todd Rumbaugh told those gathered at[Read More…]
Morrisey Celebrates Transportation Funding, Highway Safety Bills
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer St. Albans – Gov. Patrick Morrisey thanked the West Virginia Legislature Tuesday for providing additional funding next fiscal year for road and bridge maintenance projects and the passage of bills to increase safety for highway workers. Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony in[Read More…]
City approves new vape ordinance; eyes ordinance for rallies and protests
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — New rules regulating vape shops and outdoor rallies and protests were voted on Tuesday by members of the Bluefield Board of Directors. The city board unanimously passed the second reading of a tobacco and vape shop ordinance for the city, which means[Read More…]
GameChanger Forms Partnership to Host Prevention Awareness Day Raleigh County Commission, Little General Stores and Kind Vista Foundation Join In
By Joe Boczek, MaryJo Coppoolse and Shelly PoeFor GameChanger Beckley —Through a cooperative effort between GameChanger, the Raleigh County Commission, Little General stores and the Kind Vista Foundation, nearly 2,500 students from Independence Middle, Independence High School, Shady Spring Middle and Shady Spring High School converged on the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center[Read More…]
UC To Celebrate Over 500 Graduates This Weekend
By C.J. HarveyFor University of Charleston Charleston – The hard work of UC students, faculty, and staff will pay off this weekend as the University of Charleston honors its newest graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement. This milestone event brings together the entire campus, as well as families, friends, and[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Announces Spring & Summer “Mountains Are Always Free” Photo Contest
By Bradley ReedFor West Virginia State Parks Foundation Hurricane — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Spring & Summer Mountains Are Always Free Photo Contest. Running from May 1 through August 7, the contest invites photographers to capture and celebrate the beauty[Read More…]
3 Music Festivals. One Destination. Summer 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort
By Chris ColinFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — ACE Adventure Resort will host three major music festivals this summer, bringing together nationally touring artists, regional talent, and outdoor adventure in the New River Gorge National Park. The series includes Mountain Music Festival (June 4–6), Boots in the Gorge (July 31–Aug.[Read More…]
Country, rock, hip-hop: Music headliners announced for Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
By Rick SteelhammerFor HDMedia Singer-songwriter, rapper and seven-time Grammy Award-winner Bobby Brown and country music icon Wynonna Judd will be among musical luminaries taking the stage at Charleston’s Haddad Riverfront Park on July 2-5 when the 2026 edition of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta returns to the capital city. Revived five years ago[Read More…]
The Randolph County Board of Education, Elkins, W.Va, seeks applications for Randolph County Schools Superintendent.
By Howard O’CullFor The Randolph County Board of Education The Randolph County Board of Education, Elkins, W. Va., seeks applications for Randolph County Schools Superintendent. The Randolph County school district, nestled amid West Virginia’s Appalachian and Allegheny Mountain ranges, serves a diverse student population. Moreover, Randolph County, given its geographical[Read More…]
