By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — While the West Virginia House of Delegates moved with lightning speed to pass two bills aimed specifically at the financial issues in Hancock County Schools, the state Senate is moving those bills through its normal committee process, angering one lawmaker. On Tuesday,[Read More…]
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Officials urge taking precautions before expected weekend snowstorm
By Amber PhippsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — The National Weather Service is calling for a 40% chance of snow after 1 p.m. with a high of 16 degrees on Saturday and an 80% chance of snowfall Saturday night into Sunday. There is expected to be a 60% chance[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle chef and chef with WV ties named semifinalists in James Beard Awards
Staff reportsCharleston Gazette-Mail Two chefs with connections to the Kanawha Metro region have been named 2026 semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. ■ Michael Bowe, executive chef of Red Yeti in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a semifinalist for Best Chef Great Lakes, making him a top[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to host West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals
WVU Today WHAT: For the first time, West Virginia University will serve as the host site for the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League Fall Finals. WHEN: Friday, Jan. 23• Opening remarks begin at 8:50 a.m. Competition starts at 9 a.m.See the full schedule. WHERE: WVU Mountainlair Ballroom, 1550 University Ave., Morgantown WHO: WVU Esports students, competitors and instructors, leading West[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: Gov. Morrisey speaking Thursday at Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) winter meeting
From GO-WV CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey has confirmed he will speak at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, during the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) 2026 Winter Meeting at the Charleston Marriott Town Center Hotel. The meeting is bringing together natural gas and oil industry leaders,[Read More…]
Rural medicine, funding cuts discussed during Justice’s visit to Rivers Health Hospital
By Maggie SusaThe Herald-Dispatch POINT PLEASANT — Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., visited Rivers Health, a Marshall Health Network Hospital, Tuesday afternoon to see progress being made. The facility’s emergency department is under renovation. During his time as governor of West Virginia, Justice approved $7 million in state funding to support[Read More…]
Initial ‘Jobs First’ bill heads to West Virginia House of Delegates
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Less than a week since the beginning of the West Virginia Legislature’s regular session last Wednesday, the House of Delegates will soon consider one of the first bills from the House Republican caucus’ economic development agenda. The House Finance Committee recommended a[Read More…]
Democratic leaders join Free America Walkout protest in Charleston
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian CHARLESTON — For her social studies project, Pleasant Valley Elementary fourth grader Abrien Quinn chose to travel to the state’s capitol to witness her first protest. “I learned a few things,” she said. “Honestly, more people came to the protest than I was expecting. And I[Read More…]
Hunting and Fishing Show returns to Charleston this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
By Rick SteelhammerCharleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON — Safari companies from Africa, elk hunting outfitters from the Rockies, bear hunting guides from Canada and charter boat captains from the Great Lakes will be among more than 175 exhibitors taking part in the 38th annual West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show this weekend[Read More…]
Outnumbered Senate Democratic caucus lays out agenda and priorities for session
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — State Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel and Assistant Senate Minority Leader Joey Garcia know that they are outnumbered by Republicans in the West Virginia Senate, but they believe their legislative agenda could have some bipartisan support. “We are small in[Read More…]