By Kimberly BeckerFor WVU, Today. West Virginia University is welcoming a champion of innovation and strategy to the leadership team with the hiring of Mark Paris as the next dean of WVU Libraries and Press. Most recently, Paris served as the associate university librarian for Scholarly Resources and Discovery at Brandeis University, where[Read More…]
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Legislature’s last week: lawmakers enter final debates as finish line nears
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia State lawmakers walked into the last week of the 2026 legislative session at just after 11 a.m. on Monday, having sent 31 new laws to the desk of Gov. Patrick Morrisey. By early afternoon, that number had grown to 51. In the Senate, lawmakers: In the[Read More…]
School aid formula reform bill moving in W.Va. Senate
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — A bill that could change West Virginia’s outdated school aid formula to a block grant program for county school systems in three years was amended by the Senate Education Committee to speed up additional funding for special needs students.[Read More…]
WV Dis(EN)Abled, Inc. Announces Major Accessibility Initiative for Southern West Virginia
By Curtis YearegoFor WV Dis(EN)Abled, Inc Beckley— WV Dis(EN)Abled, Inc., a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to improving accessibility for people with physical disabilities across Southern West Virginia, will hold a press conference on Wednesday to announce the launch of its first regional program. The initiative will focus on removing everyday[Read More…]
Folklore and art unite in Fayetteville
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Fayetteville — Cryptid Weekend shrouded the gorge in mystery March 7-8 as folklore, art and downtown businesses united around West Virginia’s legendary creatures. Cryptid Weekend, organized and operated by the Visit Fayetteville visitors center, served as a community-wide folklore event centered in downtown Fayetteville. The[Read More…]
Warwood Dog Park Opens Early
By Eric AyresFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – Tails were wagging and pet owners were enjoying the unseasonably warm and pleasant weather Monday when the city of Wheeling opened the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park in Warwood. City officials said residents had been inquiring about the possibility of opening one or both[Read More…]
Street, Jones reelected WVU Student Government Association leaders
By Thanh LeFor WVU, Today For a second consecutive year, the West Virginia University student body will be led by Colin Street and Rozaireo Jones as Student Government Association president and vice president, respectively. Street, a Foundation Scholar and member of the Honors College from Morgantown, is a junior pursuing a triple major in political science, environmental and energy resources management and multidisciplinary studies. In his first[Read More…]
Council tackles traffic, fire truck, and Piney Creek deals
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — During a meeting this week, Beckley City Council formalized two agreements, scheduled budget workshops and heard residential safety concerns. The Beckley Common Council met March 3 in City Council Chambers for its regular session, moving through approval of prior minutes, public comments, member[Read More…]
Amended school calendar bill to be considered by full West Virginia House this week
By Steven Allen AdamsFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — A bill championed by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Amy Grady was recommended for passage Friday by the House Education Committee after amendments were made. Senate Bill 890, introduced by Grady, R-Mason, at the beginning of February, would change the traditional[Read More…]
Classic Plastics Toy Expo draws collectors, cosplayers and families for day of pop culture fun
By Gwen SourFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Parkersburg — Toy collectors, comic fans and cosplayers gathered Saturday at the Parkersburg Art Center for the Classic Plastics Toy Expo, a two-day event celebrating pop culture, collectibles and fandom. Held Saturday and Sunday, the expo featured vendors, themed drinks, face painting and[Read More…]
