By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tax collections in West Virginia came in below projected amounts for the month of August, with year-to-date numbers staying slightly under expectations two months into fiscal year 2025. According to a monthly report released by the Senate Finance[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice announces plan to call special session; details to be released Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced his plan to convene the West Virginia Legislature for a second special session this year, with the official date to be revealed on Monday. The Governor has been demanding a special session to deliver another personal income tax cut, implement a childcare tax credit, and[Read More…]
Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum to scare up tourism in Weston (West Virginia)
By Logan Cottrell, The Weston Democrat WESTON, W.Va. — Halloween is just over a month away, but for one business in Weston, Halloween is coming early. The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, located in downtown Weston is a premier tourist destination for those seeking frights or those seeking historical knowledge, according[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Graduation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South will be holding a graduation ceremony for MCA – South Class 1- 2024/Class 62 at Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston, West Virginia, Friday, September 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Media is invited to attend and document[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Grant County Bank celebrates customer appreciation day in Petersburg and Moorefield
West Virginia Press Association What:The Grant County Bank is kicking off its Customer Appreciation Days, celebrating 122 years of service to the community. Join us at the Petersburg and Moorefield branches for complimentary food, beverages, and the chance to win exciting tailgate packages including YETI coolers and custom Grant County[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship numbers grow as enrollment continues to decline at Marion County schools
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Board of Education members spotted a mirage at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. School Superintendent Donna Heston recapped school enrollment numbers for the board near the end of the meeting. Currently, there are 590 students being homeschooled in the county.[Read More…]
Nardo Turns Page After 43-Year Career in Newspaper Business
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Forty-three years ago, Perry Nardo began a career that would see him ascend from an advertising sales representative at The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register to a regional publisher overseeing several newspapers in the region. Along the way he would craft his own unique leadership style[Read More…]
Newly released poll shows few surprises in upcoming West Virginia elections
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — A newly released poll gives a look at which way West Virginians are leaning in key races with a little more than 60 days left until the November election. The poll showed few surprises. West Virginians continue to favor[Read More…]
In wake of tragedy, state senator seeks Guardian caps mandate in youth football
By Zack Klemme, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Sen. Mike Stuart was a sports dad, and his first reaction to what happened to Cohen Craddock was, he said, that of a father. Craddock, 13, a Madison Middle School eighth-grade defensive lineman, sustained a fatal head injury on Aug. 23[Read More…]
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are approved and will be available
By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved updated vaccines against Covid-19 this week. Officials recommend getting the updated COVID vaccine with your updated flu shot. When to get your shot depends on your age, your health, if you’ve recently[Read More…]
