By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail UNION, W.Va. — A 200-year-old mineral springs resort that once served as a summer retreat for Presidents James Madison, James Monroe and Martin Van Buren is now on the market. Asking price is $1.795 million. The former Salt Sulphur Springs resort, known as “Old Salt”[Read More…]
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Ohio County Board of Education calls for state to act on PEIA
By Niamh Coomey, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The Ohio County Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a resolution encouraging state officials to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency, or PEIA. The resolution outlines the board’s commitment to urge the state to make changes to legislation that will lessen[Read More…]
The spirit of Thanksgiving: A time for gratitude and giving back
By John G. Miller, executive editor, WV News As the holiday season unfolds, I’ve been reminded in recent days of the many friends and blessings that have graced my journey through life. It’s a reflection that feels especially poignant during this time of year, which I have long considered my[Read More…]
Rescued Hawk Released
Bird returned to wild at fish hatchery By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain BOWDEN, W.Va. — After undergoing months of rehabilitation, a rescued raptor was recently released back into the wild at the Bowden Fish Hatchery. The bird, which was an immature male red-tailed hawk, was set free last week at[Read More…]
New River Farms Sawmill in Danese a great addition to West Virginia’s wood products industry
West Virginia Press Association DANESE, W.Va. – Jack and Kathleen Taggart, owners of New River Farms Sawmill in Danese, made their home in West Virginia after Jack’s service in the United States Army to settle and start the business of their dreams. “Our region is rich with some of the[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Collins lead bipartisan effort to designate Nov. 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4[Read More…]
Court issues preliminary halt on implementation of changes to H-2A Visa Program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia, along with Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio, was granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent changes to the H-2A Visa Program, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of[Read More…]
WVU BOG meeting reports signal long-term success and stability
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Record-breaking donor support is empowering West Virginia University to advance education, health care and prosperity near and far. In a presentation to the WVU Board of Governors during its regular meeting Friday (Nov. 22), WVU Foundation President and CEO Cindi Roth detailed the impact of new gifts and pledges totaling more than $282 million in fiscal[Read More…]
West Virginia leaders anticipate relief under Trump administration from EPA power plant rules
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have been pushing back against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants since the proposed set of rules were released in May 2023. West Virginia joined several legal actions against the EPA rules, including a[Read More…]
Business-focused charter school will fill location of former Inwood grocery store
By Tom Markland, The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. —For years, Inwood residents have speculated about what would fill the massive space where Food Lion used to be before it moved to its new location on Duella Drive. As of last week, that speculation came to an end since it was announced[Read More…]