By Joselyn KingFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – There were boats, water skiers, kids engaged in water battles, environmental talk and even some science experiments and food trucks as Easterseals Rehabilitation Centerhosted its second annual “Splashtacular” at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The event was free, with raffle tickets being sold to benefit[Read More…]
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Del. Pushkin maintains leadership of W.Va. Democratic Party
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – Members of the West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee decided to keep Del. Mike Pushkin as its top leader heading into the November midterm general election, with party advocates excited about possibly reversing Democratic losses in the statehouse. The state[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Event to Raise Awareness and Promote Diabetes Prevention in Ravenswood, WV
By Brianna KellyFor Coplin Health Systems What: Tenth Annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run to promote diabetes awareness, prevention, and healthy living. Who: Hosted by Coplin Health Systems in partnership with the City of Ravenswood When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 ● Race begins at 8:30 AM ● Same-day registration starts[Read More…]
Follow a Leader not a Follower
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder This week we had a video call with a company from Europe we met at SelectUSA. They are looking for a site in the USA for a major project that will create several hundred jobs. The CEO said they wrote off Texas but were[Read More…]
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner will speak at the WV Coal Festival Pageant this weekend in Charleston
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner WV Secretary of State Kris Warner will attend the West Virginia Coal Festival Pageant, Saturday, June 6th. The pageant will take the stage at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex located at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East in[Read More…]
Treasures and necessities: New Goodwill store opens at former Drug Emporium location
By Sophia MasticeFor HDMedia Cheryl Matthews was first in line at the grand opening of Goodwill’s newest Charleston location Thursday morning. Matthews filled her cart with a collection of decorative antiques, but her favorite find of the day was a vintage snow globe based on a scene from the film[Read More…]
Mission West Virginia’s Bridge Program Marks 9 Years of Academic Success for Youth in Foster and Kinship Care
By Kelly ThompsonFor Mission West Virginia Mission West Virginia’s Bridge Program is concluding its 9th school year of academic mentorship, serving nearly 600 high school students in foster and (formal/informal) kinship care, with outcomes that continue to demonstrate a clear truth: when consistent support is in place, youth can and[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Applauds Pres. Trump, U.S. DOE Announcement of Funding for New WV Coal-Fired Power Plant
By Chris HamiltonFor The West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Association today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of approximately $700 million in federal investment to strengthen America’s coal fleet, including funding for a new coal-fired power plant in West Virginia. The initiative, led by the U.S.[Read More…]
Trump administration to invest millions in West Virginia coal-fired power
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – Gov. Patrick Morrisey and other West Virginia leaders praised President Donald Trump Thursday for approximately $700 million in federal investment in coal-fired power generation, including in West Virginia. Trump held a ceremony at the White House Thursday afternoon, attended[Read More…]
Meeting set to discuss future of Welch Community Hospital
By Charles Owens For Bluefield Daily Telegraph Welch — A community meeting has been scheduled to discuss the future of Welch Community Hospital. While the hospital is currently state operated, the governor’s office is currently negotiating with private entities for the acquisition and operation of the McDowell County medical center.[Read More…]
