By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The[Read More…]
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Justice coal company tells court it can’t pay roughly $750,000 owed to Charleston-based insurance firm
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of Gov. Jim Justice’s coal companies told a federal court Friday that it can’t pay roughly $750,000 as ordered by the court primarily to maintain collateral for financial obligations to a Charleston-based workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance provider. Southern Coal[Read More…]
Justice fights to prevent Parsons pharmacy closing
By Brad Johnson, executive editor, The Inter-Mountain PARSONS, W.Va. — On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice released a letter he is sending to the Walgreens corporation regarding the scheduled closing of the Parsons Walgreen store and pharmacy next month. Officials said last week that the Walgreens store and pharmacy in Parsons[Read More…]
West Virginia DHHR acknowledges deleted emails in foster care lawsuit
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources admitted to deleting the emails of several prominent former department officials being sought in a class action lawsuit over the state’s foster care system. In a court[Read More…]
Ski over 100 trails in Tucker County this 2023/2024 winter season
West Virginia Press Association DAVIS, W.Va. — Embrace the snow-covered peaks of Tucker County with the return of Ski The Valley for the 2023/2024 winter season. Tucker County provides an elevated experience by combining the thrill of three top-tier ski resorts, collectively offering more than 100 trails, along with family-friendly[Read More…]
WV Hive offering two-day intensive CO.STARTERS Bootcamp business training Dec. 11-12 in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Those interested in starting or expanding an existing business are invited to attend a two-day intensive CO.STARTERS Bootcamp conducted by the West Virginia Hive Network from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day on December 11-12 at the Innovation Building, 282 Minnesota Avenue[Read More…]
Clarksburg (West Virginia) dance studio set to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Daisy Gibbons, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A group of aspiring local dancers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity later this week. In Step Dance & Fitness will have 25 dancers performing in the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Kim Bell, owner of the[Read More…]
The gift of life: Organ donation saves and heals
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two years ago, Charleston resident Steve Laster needed a kidney. He had been diagnosed with stage three chronic kidney disease in 2014, and by 2021 his disease had progressed to the point that his doctor recommended he get started with dialysis.[Read More…]
Agency LMC proudly announces successful launch of brand and website redesign for the Beverly Heritage Center
West Virginia Press Association ELKINS, W.Va. — Agency LMC, a woman-owned boutique marketing agency based in Elkins, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive rebranding and website overhaul for the Beverly Heritage Center. This transformative project is designed to offer modern, user-friendly access to information about Beverly[Read More…]
WVDNR seeks art for 40th anniversary edition of West Virginia Wildlife Calendar
Artists have until Feb. 14, 2024 to submit wildlife paintings West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 40th anniversary edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 14, 2024 to send their artwork to the West Virginia[Read More…]
