CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A project to rebuild Interstate 79 from the ground up between the Roanoke exit and Jane Lew Road is among 26 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The awards were from a bid letting conducted Tuesday, May[Read More…]
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Governor Patrick Morrisey Leads the Way to Prohibit State Investments in Companies Owned or Controlled by the Chinese Communist Party
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 29, the West Virginia Investment Management Board passed Governor Morrisey’s resolution to ban investments in companies owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and to begin a divestment plan from any currently-owned investments in those companies. “The Chinese Communist Party poses a threat[Read More…]
Local student recognized for statewide essay contest
By Heather Wolford, Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — During the regular commission meeting on May 20, Michael Parsley, a student at Kermit Pre K-8, was commended for his performance in a statewide essay contest, in which he earned the third-place position. “I want to recognize a young gentleman from Kermit[Read More…]
WV American Water Files for $59 Million Rate Increase
The Hurricane Breeze CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia-American Water Company has asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to approve a 2-part water service increase to its 172,000 customers in Putnam and 21 other counties. If approved, the proposed increase will become effective March 1, 2026. The water company[Read More…]
OPINION: A Classroom Without Walls, but Full of Support: How Virtual Schools Like WVVA Are Prioritizing Student Mental Health
By Doug Cipoletti, Executive Director at West Virginia Virtual Academy Each May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, schools across the country pause to highlight the growing mental health needs of students. But for many educators and families, this issue is far more than a once-a-year campaign—it’s a daily reality. At West Virginia Virtual[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems Announces Summer Event for Veterans
Family-friendly Summer Salute slated for June 14 at Spencer’s Landing West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems invites all to a special event to honor those who have served and to kick off Summer 2025. The Summer Salute Veterans Event will take place Saturday, June 14, from[Read More…]
Inaugural FlingGolf National Doubles Event hosted by Capon Springs Resort
Elite Duos Compete for Record-Breaking Prize at Historic Resort Capon Springs, W.Va. – For the first time, the governing body of the World League FlingGolf (WLF) professional tour is holding a national doubles championship and has chosen Capon Springs Resort in Hampshire County as the host for this inaugural event[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Announces Sweeping Reforms to Improve Transparency, Accountability, and Outcomes Within the Child Welfare System
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 28, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a series of child welfare reforms aimed at ending years of bureaucratic stonewalling and beginning a new era of transparency. The changes come following a series of listening sessions held across the state with key stakeholders and a thorough review[Read More…]
Teed Up for Impact: The Grant County Bank’s Annual Golf Tournament Supports Cancer Research
West Virginia Press Association MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — The Grant County Bank continued its support for the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life with the 23rd Annual Relay For Life Golf Tournament, held Friday, May 2, 2025, at Valley View Golf Club in Moorefield, West Virginia. This year’s tournament saw[Read More…]
‘Implications are staggering’: GreenPower lays off workers, pauses EV bus production
By Faithlyn Graham, Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — GreenPower Motor Company, the electric bus manufacturer that promised both jobs at its South Charleston plant and clean-energy-powered school buses for districts across the state, has laid off employees and announced a pause on production. GreenPower has a $15 million order[Read More…]