By Chris HamiltonFor The West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Association today congratulated Frontieras North America on the groundbreaking of its new $850 million commercialized FASForm facility in Mason County, marking a major milestone for advanced coal-based technologies and the state’s industrial future. WVCA President and CEO[Read More…]
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Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as next Provost
By Office of AdvancementFor Concord University Athens — After a highly competitive national search, Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as the institutions next Provost. Dr. Artimisi brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, with a strong background in academic leadership, program development, and institutional effectiveness. He[Read More…]
Morrisey finishes work on legislation with 12 vetoes, 10 bills not signed
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — With just 20 minutes to spare before a midnight deadline Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey finished signing the remaining bills from the 2026 legislative session, vetoing a dozen bills and letting several bills go into law without his signature. In[Read More…]
April is time to raise awareness about child abuse and prevention in Raleigh County
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month puts a sharper public focus on abuse that, advocates warn, doesn’t stop when the calendar turns. Organizations such as CASA of New River and Just for Kids join in the month’s wider awareness effort through outreach, education and[Read More…]
‘Pretty in Pastels’: Seniors make Easter baskets at East End center luncheon
By Laura BilsonFor HDMedia More than 25 seniors, many dressed in bright colors and wide-brimmed hats, attended the East End Resource Center’s annual Easter luncheon Thursday in Charleston. This year’s theme was “Pretty in Pastels.” In addition to eating lunch and socializing, seniors assembled Easter baskets full of candy and[Read More…]
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available
By Randy HillFor West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Charleston — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants. Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the United States Congress[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU welcomes public to Research Week
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today. WHAT: West Virginia University will celebrate its renewed status as a top-tier, R1-level research institution during the eighth annual Research Week. WHEN: April 6-11 WHERE: Morgantown Campus and online NOTES: Since 2019, the University has hosted Research Week each spring to spotlight and support student and faculty research and inform the community[Read More…]
Former Kanawha City Kmart to be demolished; new GoMart travel plaza in the works
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia Charleston’s Kanawha City neighborhood may soon receive a facelift, as plans are being developed for a new travel plaza. GoMart Inc., based in Gassaway, Braxton County, reportedly purchased the former Kmart shopping center, located in the 6000 block of MacCorkle Avenue SE, at a private online[Read More…]
Capito speaks at final day of W.Va. Coal Association Mining Symposium
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told leaders of the coal industry in West Virginia that real work towards permitting reform could make it out of Congress before the end of the year. Capito, R-W.Va., addressed attendees on the final[Read More…]
Splash pad, turf, track upgrades proceed
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — Now that city park is once again open for the season in Bluefield and drawing large crowds, work on several planned improvements to the facility should be getting underway soon. In fact, the city is now actively seeking requests for proposals for[Read More…]
