By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. – When 15-year-old Aidan Lowther started thinking about what he was going to do for his annual 4-H project this summer, he knew wanted to take a different approach. For the past four years, Lowther, who will be a junior at Elkins High[Read More…]
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DoHS reduces number of children in state custody, continues CPS workforce vacancy improvements
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), on July 18, announced the lowest number of children in State custody in more than seven years, in addition to continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS)[Read More…]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24,[Read More…]
West Virginia 211 reaches 150,000 calls: A testament to community trust and support
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia 211, the state’s premier helpline connecting residents with essential services and resources, has announced a significant achievement: receiving its 150,000th call. Since answering its first call in March 2019, West Virginia 211 has been steadfast in its mission to provide critical assistance and support to[Read More…]
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
Capitol Building Commission approves renovation projects for Holly Grove, other projects By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly[Read More…]
Witsberger named Cass Superintendent
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times CASS, W.Va. — February 1 has become a special date for Frank Witsberger, the new superintendent at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. February 1, 2023, Witsberger officially retired from the Army. and exactly one year later, he became the assistant superintendent at Cass, which[Read More…]
‘I still don’t have closure’: Victims of cemetery headstone scam don’t expect refunds
By Hannah Heiskell, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After her husband’s death, Cheryl Rhodes found herself the subject of a headstone scam. Two years later, she said she’s still grieving — emotionally and financially. “It’s too emotional. I still don’t have closure,” said Rhodes, 68, of Charleston. “But as long[Read More…]
FEMA aid requests accepted until July 22
By Cheryl Keenan, The Fayette Tribune CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Residents in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties have until July 22 to apply for FEMA assistance for damages sustained during the severe storms of April 2-6. According to a press release, FEMA assistance[Read More…]
Marshall football: EA launch party brings fans, players together
By Luke Creasy, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tuesday evening in the Cam Henderson Center was a night more than a decade in the making. Marshall football players came dressed in their green jerseys and most played as themselves in the new EA College Football 25 video game, but the[Read More…]
CAMC named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing[Read More…]



