By Greg JordanFor The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Bells will be ringing today as volunteers stand next to red Salvation Army kettles, greeting shoppers, reminding them of the less fortunate, and encouraging donations to ensure a Merry Christmas and a happier New Year. Today is Christmas Eve and the final day[Read More…]
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ATV connector route increasing traffic in W.Va and Va.
By Charles OwensBluefield Daily Telegraph BRAMWELL — While it has only been open since October, both West Virginia and Virginia are already benefitting from a new ATV connector route. The connector route, which is a part of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in Mercer County, allows trail riders to connect with[Read More…]
Fairmont’s Woodlawn Cemetery to establish medical history museum
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — Woodlawn Cemetery will expand its role in cultural tourism next year by adding a museum. “We’re in the last phase of renovating the superintendent’s house,” Woodlawn Board President Raymond Alvarez said. “We’re trying to create a museum for the history of Fairmont and[Read More…]
New reports: WV clean energy investment threatened under Trump despite upgrade needs
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia is the country’s fifth-largest energy producer, but federal funding critical to ensuring a productive energy future for the state has flatlined even amid critical infra-structure needs that threat-en its place as a power provider. That’s the combined takeaway from two new reports that warn[Read More…]
Morrisey looks back on 2025, says West Virginia poised for prosperity in 2026
By Steven Allen AdamsFor the Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Fast approaching the end of his first year as West Virginia’s chief executive, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said that the fundamentals built by his administration in 2025 will help springboard the state into prosperity during the remainder of his term. Morrisey held a[Read More…]
Sights of the Season: Shop with a Cop
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Wood County Sheriff’s Lt. Ryan Windland strikes a pose with Santa Claus during the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 79 Shop with a Cop event Sunday at the Parkersburg Walmart. According to FOP President R.S. Black, 101 kids participated, shopping with police officers for[Read More…]
Concord University announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
From Concord University ATHENS, WV – The following students have achieved the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Concord University. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a minimum of 12 Concord credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the[Read More…]
Peace on Earth, a global wish
By Greg KozeraDirector of Marketing for Shale Crescent USA When Lynnda had her breast cancer surgery last year, she had prayers from friends around the world. The oncologist gave all her options after surgery, one was preventive radiation. He talked about eastern medicine versus western medicine. Doc said radiation could[Read More…]
WVU marks Commencement with new president, graduates and celebratory ‘Let’s Go!’
WVU Today A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni. “This celebration is one I look forward to each season, and today[Read More…]
Sights of the Season: 7th Annual Great Pepperoni Roll Drop to ring in New Year
From the Times West Virginian Mannington — Ring in the New Year with a pepperoni roll in hand at Mannington’s 7th annual Great Pepperoni Roll Drop. The Great Pepperoni Roll drop will take place from 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 at Wintergarden Park. Hosted by the[Read More…]
