By Charles OwensBluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — A new motion picture being filmed at locations across Mercer County will not only feature local residents and landmarks, but will also share an important message with viewers about the perils of social media on young people. “Disconnected” is a project of Mercer[Read More…]
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Two-term W.Va. House Del. Mike DeVault steps down prior to session start
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — Del. Mike DeVault, R-74, announced his resignation from the West Virginia House of Delegates on Monday. DeVault had the choice to finish his term, but made his decision to resign after a lot of soul searching. “It was going to be another year away[Read More…]
Bud’s Recycling Co-Op named WV Hive Social Enterprise of the Year
From West Virginia Hive FAYETTEVILLE – Bud’s Recycling Co-op serving Fayette County is celebrating a major award – 2025 Social Enterprise of the Year from the West Virginia Hive. The co-op will also host a free community Winter Gathering from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 17, 2026, at the Three[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers hear dueling reports regarding future of Medicaid
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — A group representing West Virginia’s four largest managed care organizations presented lawmakers with a roadmap for reducing health care costs for Medicaid services. But another organization argued against any future expansion of managed care organizations.Members of the Joint Standing Committee[Read More…]
West Virginia Association of Health Plans introduces “Medicaid Made Right” policy framework to Legislature
From West Virginia Association of Health Plans CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Association of Health Plans (WVAHP) today formally introduced Medicaid Made Right (MMR), a comprehensive, data-driven policy framework designed to strengthen the fiscal sustainability, administrative eFiciency, and quality of West Virginia’s Medicaid program. The initiative was presented during the[Read More…]
Protesters meltdown over Trump, ICE in Vienna, Marietta
By Brett DunlapThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA – Demonstrators over the weekend in Vienna and Marietta protested what they felt were the illegal actions under the administration of President Donald Trump and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Events organized by Indivisible MOV were held on Saturday on[Read More…]
Morrisey’s office hiding One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact report that looms large
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail Two months after Congress passed a sprawling budget reconciliation law that has set up deep cuts to health care and food assistance for thousands of West Virginians, the law came up at a state legislative committee meeting. At the Joint Government and Finance Committee’s Sept. 7[Read More…]
McDowell County benefits from increased ATV trail traffic
By Charles OwensBluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH — McDowell County officials are experiencing increased traffic in the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system. McDowell County is unique in that it is home to two Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The Indian Ridge Trail is located in Ashland near the town of Northfork and the newer Warrior Trail[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to host annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast
WVU Today WHAT: The West Virginia University Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast hosted by the WVU Center for Black Culture WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. WHERE: Mountainlair Ballroom WHO: Members of the University and Morgantown communities NOTES: The event is free, but tickets must be reserved to attend. Find the reservation link. Jack S. Monell, professor of justice[Read More…]
Delnora Reed Acuff to serve as Grand Groundhog Watcher Feb. 2 at Concord University
From Concord University ATHENS — With 2026 now in full swing, we all wonder how long winter will linger. On Feb. 2, Concord Charlie — Concord University’s longtime weather prognosticator — will issue his prediction. The projection will arrive during the Groundhog Day Breakfast, at 8 a.m., in the Pais[Read More…]
