By Curtis YearegoFor WV Dis(EN)Abled, Inc Beckley— WV Dis(EN)Abled, Inc., a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to improving accessibility for people with physical disabilities across Southern West Virginia, will hold a press conference on Wednesday to announce the launch of its first regional program. The initiative will focus on removing everyday[Read More…]
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Folklore and art unite in Fayetteville
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Fayetteville — Cryptid Weekend shrouded the gorge in mystery March 7-8 as folklore, art and downtown businesses united around West Virginia’s legendary creatures. Cryptid Weekend, organized and operated by the Visit Fayetteville visitors center, served as a community-wide folklore event centered in downtown Fayetteville. The[Read More…]
Warwood Dog Park Opens Early
By Eric AyresFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – Tails were wagging and pet owners were enjoying the unseasonably warm and pleasant weather Monday when the city of Wheeling opened the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park in Warwood. City officials said residents had been inquiring about the possibility of opening one or both[Read More…]
Street, Jones reelected WVU Student Government Association leaders
By Thanh LeFor WVU, Today For a second consecutive year, the West Virginia University student body will be led by Colin Street and Rozaireo Jones as Student Government Association president and vice president, respectively. Street, a Foundation Scholar and member of the Honors College from Morgantown, is a junior pursuing a triple major in political science, environmental and energy resources management and multidisciplinary studies. In his first[Read More…]
Council tackles traffic, fire truck, and Piney Creek deals
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — During a meeting this week, Beckley City Council formalized two agreements, scheduled budget workshops and heard residential safety concerns. The Beckley Common Council met March 3 in City Council Chambers for its regular session, moving through approval of prior minutes, public comments, member[Read More…]
Amended school calendar bill to be considered by full West Virginia House this week
By Steven Allen AdamsFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — A bill championed by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Amy Grady was recommended for passage Friday by the House Education Committee after amendments were made. Senate Bill 890, introduced by Grady, R-Mason, at the beginning of February, would change the traditional[Read More…]
Classic Plastics Toy Expo draws collectors, cosplayers and families for day of pop culture fun
By Gwen SourFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Parkersburg — Toy collectors, comic fans and cosplayers gathered Saturday at the Parkersburg Art Center for the Classic Plastics Toy Expo, a two-day event celebrating pop culture, collectibles and fandom. Held Saturday and Sunday, the expo featured vendors, themed drinks, face painting and[Read More…]
WV House sets up stripping civil service, grievance access from many state employees
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation that would set up stripping civil service status and access to grievance procedures for thousands of state employees at Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s request, building on moves it made last year and prompting fears it’s threatening job security[Read More…]
‘Surprise every day’ is mural’s objective
By David LozanoFor The Parthenon A native West Virginia artist unveiled plans at the Visual Arts Center for a large-scale mural on Smith Hall designed to evoke emotion in each student who passes it. “I hope that they feel a sense of joy,” Nichole Westfall said. “Something exciting in their[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: 2026 Poetry Out Loud Finals Take Place Today
By Lauren BodnarFor Poetry Out Loud The Poetry Out Loud state finals competition takes place today. The top 10 high school students from across West Virginia will compete to represent West Virginia at the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud competition to be held in Washington, DC. WHEN: Saturday, March 7,[Read More…]
