American Fitness Index ranks 100 largest cities based on 35 indicators West Virginia Press Association INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a Covid-era food program may be making us less fit overall. Those are[Read More…]
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Already struggling WV hospitals brace for costly budget reconciliation law impacts
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fewer obstetricians to help bring West Virginians into the world. Fewer doctors and nurses to keep them from leaving it. Fewer equipment upgrades and renovations at hospitals. Fewer hospitals. And more crowded emergency rooms at the hospitals that remain — spreading pain[Read More…]
From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU
By Jake Stump, WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed. Diving into his new role as the 27th president of West Virginia University, Benson[Read More…]
Bee Line March 250th anniversary celebrations come to a close with Revolutionary War military encampment, march
By Tabitha Johnston, The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN — The final event held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Bee Line March was held at Morgan’s Grove Park and in downtown Shepherdstown on Saturday. Two hundred fifty years ago, the Second Continental Congress called for 10 companies of riflemen from[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine reps visit Wood County Commission
By Brett Dunlap, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Representatives of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine appeared before the Wood County Commission on Thursday to discuss the state’s largest medical school and its presence in the area. The school’s main campus is in Lewisburg, but its 10-county Central[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court to decide fate of proposed new Lewis County hospital in fall term
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon Inc. is appealing a decision by the West Virginia Health Care Authority that allows Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Co. to relocate its hospital without obtaining a Certificate of Need. The case, St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon Inc. vs.[Read More…]
‘Cryptids are the new coal’ as Veggie Man Day returns to Fairmont
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…]
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…]