By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times EDRAY, W.Va. — The sprawling farm in Edray, above the fish hatchery, has had a long life serving as a home and farmland for more than a century. It was once a working sheep farm owned by Ivan and Mary Frances Barlow. In 2012,[Read More…]
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U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce USPS pauses planned changes to mail delivery network
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has committed to pausing its planned changes to mail delivery networks until January 1, 2025. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s decision is a direct response to the letter Senators Manchin and Capito, along with their bipartisan colleagues, sent, which expressed[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association breaks ground on new space for expanded behavioral health services in Belington
West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) broke ground on April 16, 2024 to start construction on a new space for its expanded behavioral health services department in Belington. Eric Ruf, CEO of BCHA, said the expansion project is in response to the organization’s recognition[Read More…]
While Justice and Morrisey win Republican nominations, Blair’s loss means big changes ahead
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With Tuesday’s primary elections now in the books, West Virginia is guaranteed to have a significantly different political landscape to begin 2025. Gov. Jim Justice dominated Congressman Alex Mooney, more than doubling his vote count in the race to be the[Read More…]
U.S. Silica could sell to investment firm for $1.85 billion
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., the owners of the sandmine operation north of Berkeley Springs, have said they are in the midst of an agreement to sell to affiliates of Apollo Funds – a global investment firm. In a press release[Read More…]
West Virginia Strawberry Festival opens with coronation, lighting of torch
By Stephen Santilli, for WV News, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The 82nd West Virginia Strawberry Festival is officially upon us. Saturday morning, at Jawbone Park, saw the Opening Ceremony, the recognition of the festival Spirit Award, and lighting of the festival torch. That evening was the Queen Gracie[Read More…]
$2.16 million mountain bike park planned for hills and valleys near Clendenin
By Rick Steelhammer, HD Media CLENDENIN, W.Va. — A mountain bike park featuring steep, challenging riding terrain, downhill race courses, uphill shuttle service and trails built to accommodate adaptive cycles for riders with disabilities will soon begin taking shape in the hills east of Clendenin. The planned development of Air[Read More…]
Lewisburg native Abundance Hunt fulfills dream, graduates from WVSOM
By Brandon Baker, West Virginia Daily News LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Growing up in Greenbrier County can make someone with aspirations of being a doctor want to stick close to home and attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Growing up on Lee Street, just a block away from the[Read More…]
Marshall Health Network performs West Virginia’s first Stryker Hinge revision knee replacement
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Orthopaedic surgeons at Marshall Health Network recently performed the state’s first Stryker Triathlon® Hinge revision knee replacement. “The Triathlon Hinge expands a surgeon’s options when faced with a difficult or complex revision knee surgery. The Hinge interfaces seamlessly with the other line of primary[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association invites West Virginians to register for 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s®
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the World’s Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter invites the community to join the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in one of the nine statewide 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s. In[Read More…]
