MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Grant County Bank is hosting its 23rd annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament set to take place on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9 a.m. at the Valley View Golf Club in Moorefield, West Virginia. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Relay for[Read More…]
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Eric Cravey named editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Register-Herald
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Eric Cravey, editor of the Times West Virginian, has broadened his responsibilities to regional editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and The Register-Herald in Beckley. The newspapers’ regional publisher, Terri Hale, announced Cravey’s new role in southern West Virginia. He has served as editor of the Times[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Legislation Defending Second Amendment Rights
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — On April 25, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed three bills to protect the Second Amendment rights of West Virginians. Governor Morrisey was joined by state legislators and local supporters at Cacapon Resort State Park, where he signed House Bill 2067, House Bill 3342, and Senate Bill 270.[Read More…]
OPINION: A Bright Future for West Virginia with HB2014
By Chris Hamilton, President and CEO, West Virginia Coal Association As the President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Patrick Morrisey for their bold leadership in passing HB2014, the Microgrid bill, during the recently concluded 2025 legislative regular session. This[Read More…]
Concord University Board approves zero percent tuition increase for 2025-2026
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University’s Board of Governors approved a request to keep tuition at its current rate during the regularly scheduled April 15 meeting. “Concord University is dedicated to making higher education accessible to all students,” President Kendra Boggess said. “Removing financial barriers for our[Read More…]
For baseball and softball association, a time of need is turned into an opportunity
By Nick Henthorn, The Weirton Daily Times WELLSBURG — Three weeks ago, the Wellsburg Youth Baseball and Softball Association had virtually no money and very little hope following a devastating embezzlement scandal. Without much time before the youth season was supposed to begin, the longstanding youth league seemed to be[Read More…]
Appalachian Trail faces challenges, natural and man made, as it celebrates its centennial
By Tom Markland, The Journal HARPERS FERRY – As the Appalachian Trail reaches its 100th anniversary, its stewards are facing more challenges than ever from environmental and man-made forces. Despite the struggle, they are holding out hope for the trail’s future. During a “State of the Trail” open house on[Read More…]
West Virginia Treasurer Pack calls for major overhaul of PEIA
By Charles Young, WV News CLARKSBURG (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently said he plans to call a special session of the Legislature to have lawmakers address rising premium costs for the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. State Treasurer Larry Pack, who served as secretary of revenue under former Gov.[Read More…]
WVU set to launch 2 AI majors in fall 2025
By Max Morgan, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Board of Governors (BOG) approved two new artificial intelligence academic programs in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics earlier this month. WVU will introduce an undergraduate and graduate program, both aimed at helping students gain AI skills[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Board selects Adaline Cumpston to receive scholarship to study Horticulture at WVU
Scholarship Program in Memory of George W. Longenecker West Virginia Press Association GLEN DALE, W.Va. — The board of directors of the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) selected Adaline Cumpston, a senior at John Marshall High School, to receive a scholarship created in memory of George W. Longenecker.[Read More…]
