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…]
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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…]
WV House sets up stripping civil service, grievance access from many state employees
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation that would set up stripping civil service status and access to grievance procedures for thousands of state employees at Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s request, building on moves it made last year and prompting fears it’s threatening job security[Read More…]
‘Surprise every day’ is mural’s objective
By David LozanoFor The Parthenon A native West Virginia artist unveiled plans at the Visual Arts Center for a large-scale mural on Smith Hall designed to evoke emotion in each student who passes it. “I hope that they feel a sense of joy,” Nichole Westfall said. “Something exciting in their[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: 2026 Poetry Out Loud Finals Take Place Today
By Lauren BodnarFor Poetry Out Loud The Poetry Out Loud state finals competition takes place today. The top 10 high school students from across West Virginia will compete to represent West Virginia at the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud competition to be held in Washington, DC. WHEN: Saturday, March 7,[Read More…]
Registration Now Open: West Virginia Churches, Child Welfare Professionals, and Community Leaders Unite in Morgantown to Strengthen Foster Care Collaboration
By Greg ClutterFor Chestnut Mountain Village Morgantown — West Virginia churches, child welfare professionals, foster and adoptive families, foster alumni, nonprofit partners, and community leaders will gather on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for the 5th Annual All In Foster Care Summit, hosted by Chestnut Mountain Village at Chestnut Ridge Church.[Read More…]
Compromise West Virginia House, Senate budget bill includes 5% cut in personal income tax rates
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — In one of the earliest times in modern history, the West Virginia Legislature has completed work on the general revenue budget for fiscal year 2027 with more than a week left in the legislative session, agreeing to half of[Read More…]
Shady Spring: New trees planted to provide sun cover at Magic Island in Charleston
By Ashley PerhamFor HDMedia An experiment in shade is growing at Magic Island on Charleston’s West Side. As part of Phase 2 of the Appalachian Spring initiative, the city’s Municipal Beautification Commission has planted trees in the park to bring some cover to the field. There were 32 trees planted at[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Association Applauds Senate’s 32–2 Passage of HB 4026, House Finance Action on Metallurgical Coal Tax Relief
By Chris HamiltonFor West Virginia Coal Association Calls Vote a “Resounding Statement” of Support for Coal-Fired Generation The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) today applauded the West Virginia Senate for its overwhelming 32–2 floor vote in favor of House Bill 4026 — the West Virginia First Energy Act, and praised the House Finance[Read More…]
