By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nine years ago this week, West Virginia was reeling from flooding that spread devastation and took lives. The state is in the same position today. Flooding that hit the Mountain State on June 23, 2016, left 23 people dead and displaced more[Read More…]
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Orion Strategies Expands Research Division
West Virginia Press Association Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications and public relations firm, has expanded its Research Division with Noah Hamrick joining as a Research Associate. Orion Strategies’ research team regularly executes focus groups, survey research, media audits, lay of the land memos, and opposition research on behalf of[Read More…]
W.Va. Guard flood response update: June 26, 2025
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward visited Ohio County on Tuesday, surveying flood recovery efforts firsthand while also recognizing the hard work of the approx. 110 service members on ground around the area. Despite the extreme heat and humidity that hit the region[Read More…]
Morrisey continues ceremonial signings with bill focusing on civics studies
By Stephanie Ujhelyi, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHESTER — “Education not indoctrination” read the sign hanging on the podium for an event Thursday featuring Gov. Patrick Morrisey at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Chester. Morrisey visited the location to ceremonially sign House Bill 3297 into law, which[Read More…]
Nucor’s $3.1B Steel Mill in Mason County (West Virginia) on Track for 2027 Launch
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune and Register APPLE GROVE, W.Va. (WV News) — Construction of Nucor Corporation’s $3.1 billion sheet steel mill in Mason County is progressing steadily, with operations expected to begin in 2027, according to company officials. The mill spans 1,700 acres between W.Va. Route 2 and[Read More…]
Alleged antisemitic Instagram comments by lawmaker bring call for investigation
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON – Alleged antisemitic comments made by a social media account linked to a recently appointed member of the West Virginia House of Delegates have brought on calls for an investigation by a Jewish lawmaker and leader of the state Democratic Party. In a[Read More…]
Celebrate music, legacy of Bill Withers this weekend
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY — As the Bill Withers Music Festival continues to expand its reach, the music — and legacy — of the Hall of Famer from Raleigh County remains at the core. The fifth annual festival unfolds on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]
Capito releases committee updates to Big Beautiful Bill environmental provisions
Pressure mounts to make changes to proposed reforms to social safety net programs By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — With a vote to proceed toward consideration of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as soon as Friday, the committee chaired by U.S. Sen. Shelley[Read More…]
Fairmont Village flood victims accuse owner of offering hush money
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — When a Jeep started floating by Logan Siburt’s window on June 15, he and his family knew it was time to leave their second floor apartment. Siburt was one of the residents left stranded by the Fairmont Village Apartment building’s partial collapse[Read More…]
The DA to be distributed with Charleston Gazette-Mail
By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Daily Athenaeum’s print newspaper will be inserted in The Charleston Gazette-Mail beginning in August, among other changes to the publication in the upcoming academic year. The DA will now hit newsstands on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays, according to WVU Student[Read More…]
