By Joan MoossyFor Shepherdstown Pride Parade Shepherdstown — While the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, symbols and transgender identity continue nationally, this small West Virginia town is making Pride its newest tradition. On June 1st, 2026, Shepherdstown, West Virginia will host its 2nd Annual Gay Pride Parade, kicking off Pride Month[Read More…]
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W.Va. Legislature disputes common community concerns about data centers
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Fairmont — The problem with data centers, according to the state Data Economy Office, hasn’t been water, noise, pollution or energy prices. The problem has been communication. “I’ll fall on the sword and tell you, when you’re running around and you have 100 top[Read More…]
50-ton steam locomotive added, via crane, to new Capitol Complex exhibit
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia The Capitol Complex in Charleston received a new addition Thursday as crane operators lowered a 100,000-pound fireless steam locomotive into a nearly complete outdoor exhibit between the Governor’s Mansion and the Culture Center. Greenbrier Street has been closed since Wednesday morning in preparation for the machine’s[Read More…]
Freedom 250 exhibit expected to be a big draw for Bluefield
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — Anticipation is building for next week’s arrival of a unique Freedom 250 exhibit in Bluefield. The Freedom 250 Truck, a massive interactive traveling museum that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, will arrive in Bluefield on Friday, May 29, as part of the Cole[Read More…]
FestivALL back in Charleston with River Queen, old favorites and a new family cookout
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia For more than two decades, FestivALL has welcomed the return of warm summer weather by turning Charleston into a citywide celebration of art and entertainment. Now set to return for its 22nd year, FestivALL is bringing back some familiar favorites and creating new events to help create lasting[Read More…]
Meet the eighth-graders who just passed West Virginia’s toughest history test
By Jim BissettFor The Dominion Post Morgantown – Pepperoni rolls and Mothman have their place in the hillbilly pantheon of Mountain State history, but West Virginia and its origins – as the latest Knights and Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe can attest – is way more telling. The Golden Horseshoe[Read More…]
Wheeling May Consider Allowing Golf Carts on Streets
By Eric AyresFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – Officials in the city of Wheeling began preliminary discussions this week about the possibility of permitting golf carts to be used on city streets in the future. Members of the Rules Committee of Wheeling City Council met this week to share ideas about[Read More…]
Health Insurance and jobs are the focus of Secretary Warner’s “Just Three Questions!” interview with Dr. Clay Marsh
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Dr. Clay Marsh, who serves as the Chancellor and Executive Dean of West Virginia University Health Sciences, and West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed how business owners and[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems Connects with Community at Mobile Health Unit Event in Parkersburg
By Sarah Casseday and Ashley BlancFor Coplin Health Systems Parkersburg – More than 140 people attended the Coplin Neighborhood Launch Event of the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) on Thursday, April 30, at Homecrest Manor in Parkersburg. The free event served as an introduction to the MHUs and their provided services,[Read More…]
The Grant County Bank Announces New Name
By The Grant County BankFor The Grant County Bank Petersburg — The Grant County Bank has officially announced its intention to transition its name and brand to Highlands Bank to better reflect the extended service area across multiple communities in the region. “This is a thrilling time for all of[Read More…]
