Demolition of old Wheeling Inn reveals stunning vista By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Piles of rubble have been cleared away, and the last remnants of the former Wheeling Inn motel have been removed to reveal a view of the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge that has not been[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey targets efficiency, school choice, DEI programs in first actions
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey hit the ground running Tuesday. The newly inaugurated governor announced a wide-ranging set of executive orders and actions on his first official day in office, with many focused on his pledge to eliminate government waste and[Read More…]
Jim Justice sworn in for U.S. Senate seat
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One day after turning the keys to the Governor’s Mansion over to Patrick Morrisey, Jim Justice was sworn in to begin his six-year term in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Justice took his oath of office Tuesday afternoon in[Read More…]
A revamped Grow This launches 2025 season
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –The Grow This: West Virginia Gardening Challenge, a project of the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program, is preparing to boldly go where no other seed giveaway has gone before. The program launched its eighth year on social media this week with a new space-themed campaign, “Growing[Read More…]
Jan. 13 fire at Leer South halts mining operations
By Marija Ilic, The Barbour Democrat PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Early Monday morning, around 1 AM, a fire was reported in, allegedly, the gob area of the Arch Coal Leer South mining complex. Gob is generally referred to the space that is left in the mine after the coal has been[Read More…]
Three new members join West Virginia Hive Board of Directors
Amy Baker, Michelle Rotellini, and Zackary Statler add expertise and vision BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network proudly welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors in 2024: Amy Baker, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing at MVB Bank; Michelle Rotellini, President/CEO of the Beckley-Raleigh County[Read More…]
Toyota honors 2025 WV Teacher of the Year with new vehicle during school assembly
West Virginia Press Association NITRO, W.Va. – Toyota Motors Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc. (Toyota MMWV) presented 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY) Seth Skiles with the keys to a 2025 Toyota RAV4 today during an assembly at Rock Branch Elementary School. Toyota MMWV President David Rosier and Deputy State Superintendent of[Read More…]
State Auditor Mark Hunt announces leadership
CHARLESTON, W.Va – Auditor Mark Hunt has announced key staff for the Office of Auditor to include Michael Cook to serve as combined role as Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer. Caleb Hanna and David Cole have been appointed as Deputy Chiefs of Staff. “The Office of the Auditor has[Read More…]
Morrisey: From ‘punching bag’ to contender, ‘economic backyard brawl’ ahead for WV
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-30s, hundreds turned out at the state Capitol on Monday for the inauguration of West Virginia’s 37th governor, Patrick Morrisey, and others. Three former governors — Earl Ray Tomblin, Joe Manchin and Jim Justice —[Read More…]
ACLU-WV files suit over $5M grant to Steubenville college
By Derek Redd, The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va. — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit asking a court to stop the West Virginia Water Development Authority from giving a $5 million grant to a Catholic college based in Steubenville, Ohio. The lawsuit was[Read More…]
