CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement ahead of the eighth anniversary of the 2016 flood that devastated communities across southern West Virginia and killed 23 West Virginians. “Every June 23rd, our hearts are heavy with the memory of the precious lives lost in[Read More…]
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Boreman statue dedication highlights West Virginia Day festivities in Wheeling
State’s birthplace now features a monument to its first governor By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Day saw a statue of the state’s first governor, Arthur I. Boreman, unveiled outside West Virginia Independence Hall, and current Gov. Jim Justice — known as a larger-than-life character, himself[Read More…]
West Virginia 4-H celebrates Pollinator Week at WVU Jacksons Mill
By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram WESTON, W.Va. — This week was buzzing with excitement at Jackson’s Mill as campers and counselors alike celebrated National Pollinator Week. National Pollinator Week is dedicated to celebrating diverse pollinators that range from bees to butterflies and publicizing how they help with agriculture around[Read More…]
Wellsburg 5K race has storied past
By John L. Davis, The Brooke County Review WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The Wellsburg Fourth of July 5K traces its roots to the Wellsburg Town Run of the early 1970s. Back then, a running “boom” was sweeping the United States on the heels of Frank Shorter’s inspiring victory in the 1972[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $3.7 million for severe storm repairs on the Buffalo Creek Trail
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On June 20, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,752,694 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Clay County Business Development Authority. The funding will support repairs to the Buffalo Creek Recreational[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce Congressionally Directed Spending awards for WV National Guard Small Business Center
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On June 20, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (I-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $595,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the West Virginia National Guard to establish a small business center in Charleston with[Read More…]
Opinion: Last
By E. Gordon Gee, President, West Virginia University “Last” can be defined as a conclusion; a time when things are done. However, as I prepare for my final – or last – year at West Virginia University, I am not focused on concluding my tenure as a university president. Instead,[Read More…]
Capito legislation could boost nuclear prospects in West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill championed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to encourage research and implementation of new ways to generate power from nuclear energy is now heading to the desk of President Joe Biden. The U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Deployment of[Read More…]
It takes a village
By Laura Dean Bennett, The Pocahontas Times HUNTERSVILLE, W.Va. — They say, “It takes a village,” and that is certainly true. Any difficult, but worthwhile cause, takes passion and dedication to make it happen and to bring it to life. Huntersville Historic Traditions’ president, Tim Wade welcomed about 125 people[Read More…]
Slimy invasion
Mild winters have yielded large numbers of voracious slugs in farm fields By Bonnie Williamson and Tim Cook, Spirit of Jefferson KABLETOWN, W.Va. — For the past few weeks many people have found slimy creatures on their front steps that leave a slick, gooey trail behind them. Those are slugs,[Read More…]
