By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Upstairs on the second floor of the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center, the Braxton County Monster lurked. Portrayed by Greg Popovich, the iconic green and red cryptid roamed among other visitors who came out for Fairmont’s Second Annual Veggie[Read More…]
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Financial Literacy for Kids: Activities That Build Money Confidence
Opinion: West Virginia Virtual Academy Learning to make smart financial decisions is one of the most important life skills we can develop. Afterall, money touches nearly every part of life, from where we live to how we spend our time. Passing that knowledge on to our kids can help them[Read More…]
First 50 Guests at Wings Etc. July 15 Grand Opening in St. Marys Awarded Free Wings for Year
The new restaurant, opened July 15, is the brand’s second location in West Virginia West Virginia Press Association ST. MARYS, W.Va. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub officially opened its second West Virginia location on Tuesday, July 15, with a grand opening celebration in St. Marys. The event featured a[Read More…]
Charles Towers evacuated; multiple instances of storm damage
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — Storms arrived with a vengeance in the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday evening, bringing significant damage to the Charles Town area specifically. Interim City Manager Alissa Meeks shared that based on assessments after the storms left the area, the bulk of the damage appeared[Read More…]
JCDA’s board dissolved; County Commission to reconfigure it in August
By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously on July 8 to dissolve and reconfigure the board of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA), drawing criticism from some former board members. Commissioners say the change was necessary to ensure the JCDA becomes[Read More…]
Capito asks Vought to please return school money, including funds for Marion County Schools
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., urged Russell Vought, director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, to restore $6 billion in education funding to public schools nationwide. President Donald Trump’s administration withheld previously approved money from schools nationwide hours before[Read More…]
Mercer commissioner hopes to follow Raleigh County’s lead with vape shop ordinance
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — A member of the Mercer County Commission is hoping to follow Raleigh County’s lead on regulating vape shops. Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett said he is working with Prosecuting Attorney Brian Cochran to draft an ordinance that mirrors a plan adopted earlier[Read More…]
New superintendent: Uncertainty surrounds possible cuts in school funding
By Bruce Justice, Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In the less than two weeks she’s been on the job, newly state-appointed Mingo County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joetta Basile has been busy dividing her time between getting to know her department directors and conducting meetings — taking what she refers to[Read More…]
WV Hive CO.STARTERS Four-Part Bootcamp Begins July 21
Successful Local Entrepreneurs Say It Was The Best $50 They Invested West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network started offering the nationally-recognized CO.STARTERS business courses in 2020 at the subsidized rate of $50 per person, and a number of successful local entrepreneurs say this was[Read More…]
House Passes First Package of DOGE Cuts, Bill Headed to President Trump’s Desk
WASHINGTON, DC — Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed an amended version of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. Representative Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation, which eliminates approximately $9 billion in wasteful spending for partisan media organizations and certain foreign aid programs. Congressman Moore issued[Read More…]
