By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A statue honoring Raleigh County native and musical legend Bill Withers could be in place in Beckley as early as this fall. After raising nearly $170,000 over the past three years, Jill Moorefield of Beckley Events said the city wil have[Read More…]
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Groundbreaking held for wastewater treatment plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Register APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday for the long in the planning wastewater treatment plant in Apple Grove. Nucor Steel donated 10 acres of land to the Mason County Public Service District for the project. The land is adjacent[Read More…]
Local leaders see economic momentum building for Wheeling
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – A new regional cancer center, a proposed hotel, increased airport activity and recreation and tourism are all factors expected to positively drive Wheeling’s economy over the next decade, according to local leaders. They indicated there is also going to be a need[Read More…]
Marshall’s Memorial Fountain nominated for national recognition
By Nolan Duncan, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s Memorial Fountain has been nominated to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was announced Thursday morning at the fountain. It was created through the work of Cody Straley, an alumnus of Marshall and a[Read More…]
WVU animal scientists say solar panels could make cattle grazing lands more profitable
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University researchers are shining a light on the benefits of solar panels on small cattle farms with the support of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Matt Wilson, professor of animal sciences in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and founder of the Alliance[Read More…]
Paden City HS closure draws community protests
Wetzel Chronicle PADEN CITY, W.Va. — While Wetzel County Superintendent Cassie Porter explained that her decision to close Paden City High School and relocate its students for the 2024-25 school year was done with the safety of students, faculty and staff at the forefront, Paden City residents rallied at the[Read More…]
Crowd of 100+ seeks answers from, no confidence vote for Tyler Mountain VFD board
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CROSS LANES, W.Va. — On Wednesday, three days after the sudden and unexpected resignation of 10 Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department firefighters, a crowd of more than 100 people turned out for a meeting of the VFD’s board of directors to voice their displeasure over[Read More…]
Do not fear, even though giant flying spiders may almost be here
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — The national media marked the arrival of the native Chinese Joro spider to the Northeastern United States with typical breathless irresponsibility. Headlines screaming about giant flying venomous spiders terrified readers last week, but missed the mark on accuracy. David Nelson, a[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Middle College Program presented to state Board of Education during June meeting
Corrective action plan approved for Martinsburg North Middle School, Blatt receives outstanding evaluation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received a briefing about a new program to support students in foster care during its June meeting. The Middle College Program, the first of its kind in the[Read More…]
Jeffrey Pack to be appointed as Commissioner of West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced he will appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, a cabinet-level position in the administration. Pack is currently the Commissioner for the Bureau for Social Services within the West Virginia Department of Human Services and will remain in the[Read More…]