WVU Today Alumni and friends will have the opportunity to amplify the impact of their gifts Wednesday (March 25) during Day of Giving at West Virginia University. The 24-hour fundraising event, organized by the WVU Foundation, is in its ninth year, encompassing the entire WVU System and raising over $142 million since 2017. “There[Read More…]
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‘Nerdy’ beer guy opens brewpub in former Strand building in downtown Charleston
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia “Before you brew beer, you drink it.” That’s what Jason Martin, owner of newly opened Ursus Brew Works in downtown Charleston, said while explaining the motivation behind his wanting to open a brewery. “I joined the military right out of high school,” Martin said. “I was in the[Read More…]
Most of West Virginia House Republican caucus economic agenda crosses finish line
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — In December, members of the Republican supermajority in the West Virginia House of Delegates unveiled their legislative agenda focused on growing the state’s economy and producing jobs. Nearly four months later, most of that agenda is awaiting Gov. Patrick[Read More…]
Princeton eyes revised starting date for new dog park
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Princeton — Work on Princeton’s new dog park should be getting underway in the near future. A contract on the project was awarded earlier this year, and the work was expected to start in January. But the weather didn’t cooperate as snow, ice and[Read More…]
Nation’s 250th Commemorated With Lectures That Examine America’s Roots
By Kyle WarmackFor The West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston – This year, the West Virginia Humanities Council is looking back to American basics for inspiration during the nation’s 250th birthday. The organization’s annual Little Lectures series and Betsy K. McCreight Lecture in the Humanities all focus on founding principles and[Read More…]
WV legislative session came up short on funding, other support for cleaner water
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia When it comes to West Virginia’s support for drinking water quality improvements, the numbers haven’t added up. After West Virginia’s 60-day regular legislative session for 2026 that ended Saturday, they still don’t. Roughly $1.73 billion is how much a report prepared for the Appalachian Regional Commission[Read More…]
Young artists take spotlight at Beckley Art Center
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — On March 18, parents and teachers packed the Beckley Art Center as Raleigh County students decorated wall spaces with award-winning art. The Raleigh County reception took place after the Beckley Art Center hosted the statewide Youth Art Month reception. The local event, postponed[Read More…]
Fossil Day to Take Place at Grave Creek Complex; Learn about the past with hands-on activities
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Moundsville – Fossil Day will take place on Saturday, March 28, at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages, with special access to the Carnegie Museum[Read More…]
First Energy tries to calm Rivesville residents about arsenic found in groundwater
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Rivesville — Mon Power recently detected arsenic in the groundwater by a coal ash landfill in Rivesville. The company held a town hall meeting at the Rivesville Community Center Wednesday evening. Representatives from Mon Power parent company First Energy and Civil and Environmental Consultants[Read More…]
Avoid the Dark Side
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Last week I talked about our friend in Oman who was emotional after a deadly Iran drone attack not far from his factory. “Oman is a peaceful country. We are friends with everyone. We are still trading with Iran. They are crazy! Why would[Read More…]
