By Jeff Rider, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many in West Virginia knew Doug Skaff Jr. as a politician. Others recognized him as a successful businessman. But to those who knew him best, Skaff was a loving father, a tireless champion for his community and an unwavering advocate for West[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Recently elected student leaders from Boys State and Girls State to meet today at the State Capitol
Charleston, W.Va. The 86-annual Mountaineer Boys State (hosted by the American Legion – WV) is being held this week at Jackson’s Mill in Lewis County. Rhododendron Girls State (hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary) is taking place at Davis & Elkins College. Boys State and Girls State is a national[Read More…]
Empowering Futures: The Grant County Bank’s Scholarships Presented to Petersburg High Seniors
Petersburg, W.Va., [June 11, 2025] — The Grant County Bank is proud to announce that Spencer John Rochette and Brianna Marie Mercer, distinguished seniors at Petersburg High School, were awarded scholarships during the high school’s Senior Awards Ceremony held on May 21, 2025. The scholarships were presented by Veronica VanMeter,[Read More…]
W.Va. Board of Education recommends against religious vaccine exemptions
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday to provide county school boards guidance to disregard Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order allowing for religious and conscientious exemptions to the state’s school-age vaccine law. During its monthly meeting in Charleston on[Read More…]
State BOE takes action against Randolph Schools
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to officially place Randolph County Schools in a state of emergency. The state of emergency will remain in place for six months, with the state Department of Education working with the Randolph County Board[Read More…]
Marshall Board of Governors extends President Brad Smith’s contract
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The contract for Marshall University President Brad D. Smith was extended for another three years during a board of governors meeting Wednesday. His new contract will now end Dec. 31, 2029. “I am honored and humbled that the board of governors has agreed to extend my[Read More…]
County commissioners concerned about West Virginia transportation priorities
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD – Changes at the West Virginia Division of Highways and Department of Transportation that the governor announced earlier this week have made local county commissioners think about how those changes could impact their constituents. Speaking at a Bridgeport press conference streamed over social[Read More…]
WV Board of Ed. Performs Annual Evaluation of State Superintendent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) performed the annual evaluation of the State Superintendent of Schools during its June meeting in Charleston today. The Board announced that Superintendent Michele L. Blatt’s performance has been “outstanding and continues to exceed expectations in every aspect.” In accordance with W.Va. Code[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Applauds EPA Proposal to Repeal Biden-Era Emissions Rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On June 11, Governor Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal certain environmental regulations for power plants. “Administrator Zeldin’s decision to withdraw the unlawful Greenhouse Gas Rule and the deeply flawed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards is a major victory for West Virginia,[Read More…]
In Loving Memory of Doug Skaff Jr. (1976–2025)
West Virginia Press Association It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Doug Skaff Jr., a beloved leader, visionary, husband, father, and friend. Doug tragically passed away on June 10, 2025, in a car accident in Lewis County, West Virginia. He was 48 years old. Doug Skaff[Read More…]
