West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) crews are continuing to work around the clock with approximately 1,000 snowplows to maintain the state’s highway system in the wake of Winter Storm Blair, while also preparing for a second round of winter weather this weekend. West Virginia Department[Read More…]
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West Virginia Foundation for Architecture announces recipients of 2025 scholarship awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Foundation for Architecture (WVFA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing outstanding West Virginia students in architecture programs who demonstrate exceptional potential and dedication to the field. This year, seven students were selected, with awards totaling $9,500. The scholarship program supports students pursuing architectural[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association 2025 Winter Symposium Feb. 11 in Charleston offers design and business development insights
80-page full color Landscape Plants for West Virginia publication to be unveiled West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is holding its annual Winter Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. February 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Charleston. The[Read More…]
Governor-Elect Patrick Morrisey’s Inauguration to feature concert with Marshall Tucker Band and Shenandoah
WV News Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is gearing up for an exciting celebration as Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey prepares to take office. The inauguration festivities will include a special concert featuring legendary southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy-winning country music act Shenandoah. Celebration of West Virginia[Read More…]
Fire in vacant building on 5th Avenue renews discussion on homelessness
By Maggie Susa and Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An early morning fire in a large commercial building in the 2700 block of 5th Avenue on Tuesday remains under investigation but has furthered Mayor Patrick Farrell’s calls for the issue of homelessness to be addressed in the city.[Read More…]
Group to place memorial bench at courthouse honoring 1992 Air Guard crash victims
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A group of volunteers and Air National Guard veterans has been working for more than a year on an effort to create a local memorial for the six Air Guard crew members killed when their C-130 crashed along Fairview Drive[Read More…]
Top 10 WV sports stories of 2024: Hirings, legal action and drama stand out
By Taylor Kennedy, Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hirings, legal action and drama surrounded 2024 in West Virginia statewide sports. It was riveting, stressful and historic all wrapped into 12 months. Let’s take a look at the top 10 West Virginia statewide sports stories from 2024. 10. Darian DeVries[Read More…]
WVU researchers’ measure to better assess children with traumatic injuries named a top study of 2024
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University pediatric trauma specialists and statisticians have formulated a measure to more accurately assess children with traumatic injuries to ensure they receive the most effective life-saving treatment. “This tool we’ve evaluated is not only accurate in predicting which pediatric patients are going to benefit from going to[Read More…]
Continuing Participation Confirmations now being accepted for Hope Scholarship students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, has announced Continuing Participation Confirmations are now available for current Hope Scholarship students wishing to continue their participation in the program during the 2025-2026 school year. “This is a great[Read More…]
Speaker Hanshaw announces plans for upcoming 87th Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has announced several leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature. Hanshaw, first elected to the House in 2014, is expected to be elected House Speaker for the fifth[Read More…]
