By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING – An eighth victim was added Wednesday to the list of fatalities following Saturday’s flooding in Ohio County, and officials say at least one person is still listed as missing. The eighth casualty found Wednesday was an unidentified male, officials explained. Lou Vargo, director[Read More…]
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WVU student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in first-of-its-kind study of Appalachian streams and fish
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio tested fish from central Appalachian streams, her research revealed microplastics in every fish she sampled. Tuzzio said her results from the study, which was the first of its kind in Appalachia, suggest significant environmental risks, as well as potential risks[Read More…]
Auction for Full Steam Ahead opens this Friday at 9AM
West Virginia Press Association MILTON, W.Va. — This Friday, the auction for our 2025 West Virginia commemorative piece, Full Steam Ahead, officially begins—and with only 162 pieces available, we expect bidding to be fierce.Crafted in rich cobalt blue with a striking smoke-inspired stopper, Full Steam Ahead honors the steam engines that[Read More…]
Grant County Bank Employees Attend 2025 WV Bankers School to Further Industry Knowledge and Leadership Skills
West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — The Grant County Bank is proud to announce that three of its team members—Jose Ramirez, Portfolio Manager; Tiffany Dodd, Credit Analyst; and Sarah Nottingham, Highlands Bankshares Financial Officer—recently attended the 2025 session of the West Virginia Bankers School, a premier professional development program[Read More…]
West Virginia’s rising stars celebrated at Generation Next: 40 Under 40 event
By Charles Young, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A group of West Virginia’s rising leaders, experts and decision-makers were honored Wednesday evening at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center during the State Journal’s Generation Next: 40 Under 40 celebration. For nearly two decades, the annual distinction has recognized a class[Read More…]
Morrisey: SCOTUS ruling on gender-affirming care good sign for transgender sports ban appeal
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday that has implications for medication gender affirming care across the nation could be a sign that the justices could back West Virginia’s ban on transgender participation in high school and college sports according[Read More…]
After the flood: Resident of now ruined apartment building talks about Sunday’s rains that led to its partial collapse
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post FAIRMONT — It didn’t take long for Michael Meade to run an inventory of the contents of his apartment Monday. “OK, that’s my bed and that’s my couch,” he said. “The other stuff, I can’t tell.” He was pointing to a pile of rubble[Read More…]
Tuition Up, Enrollment Down as WVU Sets $1.29 Billion Budget for 2025-26
By Ben Conley for The Intelligencer MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Board of Governors has adopted a $1.29-billion spending plan for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. As has been the trend, enrollment numbers and tuition rates continue to creep in opposite directions. The budget anticipates collecting $550,493,000 in tuition[Read More…]
No paid holiday for W.Va. public workers for Juneteenth
By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON – A West Virginia county sought clarification regarding state law after a spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Juneteenth would not be considered a state paid holiday for public workers. In an advisory opinion issued Monday to Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph[Read More…]
W.Va. Guard deploys troops in aftermath of deadly flooding
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Following severe flash flooding in West Virginia’s Ohio and Marion counties that began late in the day on June 14, 2025, Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard have been mobilized at the direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey, resulting in[Read More…]
