By Joselyn KingFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – For now, “Twin Pops” can still be produced and sold in West Virginia. A law that bans both the manufacture and sale of foods in West Virginia containing certain food dyes remains blocked in federal court after being passed by the West Virginia[Read More…]
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Longtime chief of staff of coal magnate Justice named new Appalachian Power president
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., has had a tremendous influence over the electric rates West Virginians pay via his appointments to the state Public Service Commission. As governor, the coal magnate appointed all three current PSC commissioners who have overseen sharply increasing rates at utilities’ requests in[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Welcomes Spring with New Almost Heaven Swing BINGO; Exclusive prizes available for travelers
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston – Just in time for the first weekend of spring, the Department of Tourism unveiled a fresh take on BINGO. Inspired by the beloved Almost Heaven swing photo ops, this challenge invites travelers to visit the more than five dozen locations[Read More…]
W.Va. Improves Slightly In Roads, Bridges Report
By Steven Allen AdamsForThe Intelligencer Charleston – Despite West Virginia’s burden of maintaining nearly 71,000 miles of roads and continued backlog of bridge maintenance, the state moved up slightly in a nationwide rankings of road systems The libertarian Reason Foundation released its 29th Annual Highway Report Thursday, comparing highway systems[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame To Induct 28th Class of Honorees
By Chris HamiltonFor West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its newest class of honorees during a[Read More…]
Marion County, W.Va. gets starring role in Netflix hit movies
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Fairmont — It’s been a good day for Bob and Jeff Tinnell from Allegheny Image Factory. Two of their films, “Gaslit by my Husband” and “The Bad Guardian,” hit two of the top five spots on Netflix since Sunday. Everyone from the actors to[Read More…]
Protecting Public Lands: Planning for What’s Next
By Jina BelcherFor The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority In southern West Virginia, we have to think seriously about the highest and best use of our land. That phrase often gets used in real estate and economic development circles, but at its core, it is a practical question: how[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV Dis(EN)Abled Inc. will be hosting a press event.
By Curtis YearegoFor WV Dis(EN)Abled Inc The event will be held at Bill Withers Plaza Intermodal Gateway this Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. During this event, we will be sharing a major announcement. WHO: WV Dis(EN)Abled Inc. WHAT: Major Announcement +[Read More…]
‘As ready as possible’: Park Place Cinemas to return in April after two-year closure
By Ashley PerhamFor HDMedia For the past two years, Charleston Parking Director Terri Allen and her team have been maintaining an empty movie theater in the bottom of the city’s 600 Washington St. E. parking garage. Park Place Stadium Cinemas closed in May 2024 after 43 years in business. Ownership told[Read More…]
Robotics team in Beckley earns worldwide recognition
By Riley McCoy For The Register-Herald Beckley — The robotics team at West Virginia University Institute of Technology has emerged as one of the top collegiate teams in the world this season, earning a place at the upcoming VEX World Championship in April. WVU Tech’s robotics team swept three top[Read More…]
