The airline disaster 77 years ago on the Blue Ridge Mountain By Thomas Caldwell, special to the Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — It can be so quiet in the mountains, the air still and calm. The ridge overlooking Jefferson County is no exception much of the time. Silent[Read More…]
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USDA Invests $12 Million to Strengthen Infrastructure and Assist Rural Communities in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that Rural Development is investing $12 million to strengthen infrastructure, enhance public safety, and support economic opportunities. “The funding announced today will have significant positive impact on the people[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner issues certification for historic November 5 General Election
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner reports that West Virginia’s November 5, 2024 General Election is now complete with all 55 counties reporting their official results. The overall turnout rate among active voters exceeded 66%. The voter turnout rate for all registered voters, including the more[Read More…]
Nearly 6,000 students watch GameChanger age-appropriate prevention film
“You Have What It Takes” debuts in 37 Harrison, Marion and Monongalia County Schools West Virginia Press Association FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Through the efforts of GameChanger and one of its founding sponsors, MVB Bank, 5,785 elementary school students in grades three through five in schools in Harrison, Marion and Monongalia[Read More…]
Fans await ticket refunds after Marshall pulls out of bowl game
By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s decision to pull its football team out of the Independence Bowl has left some fans in a lurch. Cindy Machmer purchased tickets to the Dec. 28 bowl game in Shreveport, Louisiana, to see the Thundering Herd but is now struggling[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Darrell McGraw remembered for justice in private and public
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proud protector, a lifelong learner, a teacher and a great man — that’s how friends and family remembered former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw Jr. on Tuesday. McGraw, 88, died Dec. 7. About 150 people[Read More…]
Sir Reggie: Foster dog thriving as part of 911 Center family
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Staff at the Morgan County Emergency Communications Center in downtown Berkeley Springs had a pretty good idea last year – to start a foster program for dogs in partnership with Morgan County Animal Control. Animal Control is one of the[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive welcomes two new Regional Business Advisors
Devon Fitzgerald and Matt Nichols bring diverse expertise to support area entrepreneurs BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network proudly announces the addition of two new regional business advisors – Devon Fitzgerald and Matt Nichols. Both advisors have been actively serving small business clients and startups since joining the[Read More…]
Opinion: New Williamson Memorial a leader in rural health
By U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Coal Valley News Rural hospitals are indispensable to the health of 46 million people in America. Many are fighting for their very existence. A hundred rural hospitals closed and nearly a hundred more have converted to exclusively emergency or outpatient care since 2005, according[Read More…]
Community Christmas Tree brings joy to hundreds of children
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, VA — Holiday wishes for hundreds of children who might have had little or nothing under their trees on Christmas morning were fulfilled Tuesday when donations made to the annual Community Christmas Tree paid for holiday shopping. Parents and guardians lined up early Tuesday[Read More…]
