By Ashley Perham, Williamson Daily News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge has said that an Ohio-based Catholic school cannot use funds granted from the state of West Virginia for advocacy or religious educational purposes. Previous Gazette-Mail reporting found that the West Virginia Water Development Authority granted a $5[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,181 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,181 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in June include Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Jefferson and Raleigh. Top five counties in total businesses[Read More…]
Bill Bell Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bill Bell of Wetzel County became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday, July 14. House Clerk Jeff Pack administered the oath of office as Bell’s bride-to-be, Samantha, held a Bible. Bell was appointed to represent the 8th Delegate District, which is made[Read More…]
Story and Video: Protesters in Wheeling Demand Action on Federal Disaster Declaration
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Protesters — many of them flood victims who lost their homes and belongings on June 14 in the communities of Triadelphia and Valley Grove — came out Saturday to urge President Donald Trump to sign a federal disaster declaration that will make them[Read More…]
Filmmakers unite in Martinsburg as West Virginia’s Film Industry gains momentum
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG – Independent filmmakers, screenwriters and videographers from across the state gathered in downtown Martinsburg on Saturday for the latest West Virginia Filmmakers meetup, an event aimed at building connections and strengthening the region’s growing film industry. Hosted by the West Virginia Film Makers Guild,[Read More…]
Herridge to resign as West Virginia Republican chairman, focus on cabinet role
Holstein campaigns to take the position By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Matthew Herridge, the chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, will resign at the end of July to focus more on his role as cabinet secretary for the state Department of Commerce. In[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Capito: National NPR funding should end, local programming still ‘important’
By Charles Young, WV News WASHINGTON (WV News) — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said she supports a plan to cut federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting but believes funding for local West Virginia stations might be preserved. The U.S. Senate is expected to take up a[Read More…]
Neighbors helping neighbors: Nonprofit launches to tackle flood recovery across West Virginia
By Benjamin Powell, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — In the wake of devastating floods that struck Marion and Ohio counties in mid-June, a new, community-based initiative is rising to meet the moment. The West Virginia People’s Flood Relief Fund held its inaugural fundraising event Wednesday at 123 Pleasant St. in[Read More…]
UC celebrates first responders for completing EMS Leadership Certificate
For one EMT, it marks another milestone in a 40-year career of service West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chris Burge has seen a lot in his 40 years with Camden Clark Ambulance Service in Parkersburg, responding to emergencies, leading teams, and doing whatever it takes to care for[Read More…]
Allegheny Metallurgical to Host Two-Day Job Fair July 25 & 26
West Virginia Press Association VOLGA, W.Va. – Allegheny Metallurgical is ramping up hiring efforts and hosting a two-day job fair at the Bridgeport Conference Center on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26. Following its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, this job fair will be a key[Read More…]
