By Anita Hackley Lambert As Black History Month is observed nationwide, a Monroe County scholar, historian, and author is calling attention to a persistent gap in West Virginia’s recognition and support of African American scholars, authors, historians, and cultural workers—particularly those whose work preserves and advances Black history today. “West[Read More…]
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Mountain State Advocates in Nation’s Capital: For Headache on the Hill Advocacy Fly-In.
By Mike Fultonfor Asher Agency Washington D.C. – On February 10, 300 citizens from across America converged on Capitol Hill in the nation’s capital to advocate for policies and funding to address headache and migraine disorders that impact more than 40 million Americans. Three West Virginians – Andrea Kraft, Vivian[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association Appoints Sonja Mitchell as Radiology Director
By Barbour Community Health Association Belington – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) is proud to announce the promotion of Sonja Mitchell to Radiology Director. In this expanded leadership role, Sonja will oversee all radiology operations across BCHA’s network of clinics throughout Barbour County, ensuring patients have access to high-quality, low-dose,[Read More…]
PRESS RELEASE: CU to unveil Esports National Championship trophies
ATHENS, WV — Concord University Esports team enthusiastically invites our community, campus family, and media to a trophy unveiling and ring ceremony at 3 p.m. on Feb. 11 to celebrate five 2025 national championships. The event will take place in the main theatre of the Alexander Fine Arts Center and[Read More…]
Opinion: Impressions of Turkiye
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder The Shale Crescent USA Team is part of a U.S. Commercial Services Roadshow toTurkiye. Lynnda and I along with SCUSA President, Nathan Lord arrived in Istanbul last Sunday. We were in three Turkish cities for Roadshow events meeting with companies interested in investing in[Read More…]
Retired orthodontist makes $1.4M donation to support WVU School of Dentistry
By Sunshine WilesFor WVU, TodayA $1.4 million gift to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry from 1978 graduate Dr. Tom Arkle will strengthen education for future generations of residents enrolled in the postgraduate orthodontics program. Arkle’s gift fulfills a $2 million pledge that establishes the first named chair position at the WVU School[Read More…]
Local Student Mathletes® to Compete in Charleston Chapter Math Contest
By Angela Pricefor MATHCOUNTS Charleston — Middle school students from Kanawha, Putnam, Wayne, and Wood County schools will compete in the MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series, the nation’s premier math competition, on February 21, 2026 at the University of Charleston. The University of Charleston has generously donated space for this year’s competition. The Charleston Chapter[Read More…]
OP-ED: Why Stability in Healthcare Policy Is Critical for West Virginia
By Jim Kaufmanfor the West Virginia Hospital Association As West Virginia Hospital Day at the Legislature begins on February 12, hospitals are navigating a period of unprecedented federal uncertainty and rapid policy change. In this environment, we value the efforts of West Virginia policymakers to prioritize stability in state healthcare[Read More…]
3 WV Mail Pouch barns, 5 other sites, added to National Register of Historic Places
By Rick Steelhammerfor HDMedia Three West Virginia barns that served as rustic billboards for Mail Pouch chewing tobacco in one of America’s earliest outdoor advertising campaigns are among eight properties from across the state that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the state Department of Tourism[Read More…]
Rent A Son LLC Named Minority Small Business of the Year
Oak Hill, W.Va. –Rent A Son LLC in Oak Hill was named the 2025 Minority Small Business of the Year by the West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurial program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA). Founder Larry Wilkins and Rent A Son LLC – which offers multi-faceted home[Read More…]
