West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As respiratory illnesses continue to evolve through the fall season, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to remain vigilant against flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). West Virginians may evaluate their risk utilizing the state’s updated Pan Respiratory Dashboard, which now[Read More…]
Latest News
WVU hazing prevention advocates work to expand West Virginia law, protect students
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Matthew Richardson and Akeya Simeon are on a hazing education mission, focusing on how to continue creating a safer and more inclusive community at West Virginia University where such destructive behaviors have no place. From regularly dropping in to parties and gatherings, to hanging out where students spend[Read More…]
Fairmont State celebrates launch of Middle College
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University officials celebrated the launch of an ambitious, first of its kind program designed to help foster children excel in a college environment on Friday. “This may be the first one in the state of West Virginia,” Senate President[Read More…]
Federal grant to power up production at Form Energy
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Form Energy’s efforts to manufacture its new iron-air batteries, bringing a planned 750 jobs to the Upper Ohio Valley, received an extra spark of support Friday in the form of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy worth up[Read More…]
Liberty High celebrates 43rd – and final – band spectacular in Clarksburg, West Virginia
By Stephen Santilli for The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Liberty High School hosted its 43rd Band Spectacular Saturday evening where six high school bands performed their field routines in front of hundreds of fans and family members. The event was not judged because it has been known for years[Read More…]
Editorial: Celebrating 134 Years of Service
The Intelligencer. Wheeling News-Register Today, we at the News-Register celebrate our 134th birthday. It’s amazing to consider that, for nearly a century and a half, this newspaper has been a trusted source of the most important information for the people of the Upper Ohio Valley. From the inaugural edition published[Read More…]
Greenbrier County man receives ‘Blew Out My Flip Flop’ award from Margaritaville after a visit to heal his broken heart
By Chelsea Blair, The Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — In May 2022, Lewisburg resident Jerry Laufer married the love of his life, Marianne Richardson, at the Brian Center in Fincastle. During their 35 years together, Marianne fought many life-threatening illnesses but lost her battle just three years after their marriage.[Read More…]
More than 20 arrests made following West Virginia school threats
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The recently created School Safety Task Force worked through more than 200 tips related to threats against 79 schools in 39 West Virginia counties following a series of incidents last week, officials said Thursday. The investigations resulted in more than 20 arrests[Read More…]
Folk dancing group celebrates six decades at Bavarian Inn, during 47th annual Oktoberfest celebration
By Tabitha Johnston, Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Live music, German food and steins of beer could be found at the Bavarian Inn Resort & Brewing Company on Sunday, as the annual Oktoberfest celebration returned for its 47th year. The celebration was particularly memorable for one group at Oktoberfest this[Read More…]
Cooper, Warner butt heads over euthanasia amendment
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Democratic candidate for West Virginia Secretary of State believes the office is not following the clear language of state law and the state Constitution in how the office informed voters about a constitutional amendment on the ballot[Read More…]
