Staff reports, The Exponent Telegram ‘CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday activated members of the West Virginia National Guard to support ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, though the deployment to North Carolina has[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers CHARLESTON — The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor of West Virginia have agreed tentatively to a new debate after a previously planned debate fell through.Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams have agreed to a debate hosted by WV[Read More…]

Bluefield — West Virginia’s governor declared a State of Emergency for Mercer County late Tuesday afternoon following significant damage caused across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The powerful storm left widespread destruction in its wake, impacting homes, businesses, and other infrastructure, state officials said.[Read More…]

By Kate Evans, Morgan Messenger While recent rains have helped offset a lengthy drought, area farmers have been having a rough time because of this summer’s lack of rainfall. From dried-up pastures, less hay and reduced crops to wells running dry and feeding cattle early, farmers have been hit hard.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 MATHCOUNTS Competition Series. The MATHCOUNTS Competition focuses on building problem-solving skills and student confidence in mathematics. Middle School students compete individually and as members of a team on both written and oral math contests. More than[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association HINTON, W.Va. – In the picturesque town of Hinton, W.Va., nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, lies a beloved local treasure – Grandma’s House. For more than two decades, this quaint antique store has served not only as a shop but as a cherished cornerstone[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) was invited to participate in the Outdoor Reaction Roundtable’s (ORR) first-ever National Leadership Forum on Rural Development in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 1-2, 2024. Andy Davis, Director of Strategic Redevelopment at NRGRDA, is representing West Virginia and the New River Gorge[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association 2024 WVGA Championship Schedule  October 6 – Club Team Championship, The Resort at Glade Springs – Cobb Course  2024 WVGA Team Events  October 17-19 – Captain’s Putter Matches, Bayville Country Club October 19-20 -Mid Atlantic Junior Hermitage Golf Club, Richmond, Va.  2024 WVGA Senior Series Schedule [Read More…]

By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA We just finished a Zoom call with a company in Eurasia. The CEO said his biggest problem is hiring and keeping people. He told us about a young man who turned down their job offer. The CEO called the individual to find out why.[Read More…]