WVU Today President Michael T. Benson told members of the Board of Governors Friday (Dec. 19) the University has hit a 10-year high in applications for the next class of Mountaineers. “But it’s not enough to simply get students here,” Benson said. “We must make the necessary investments to support our students on[Read More…]
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Hit the Slopes at Light the Night with West Virginia’s new interactive ski simulator
West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism is bringing a taste of the mountains to the capital city this weekend at the Dirty Birds Light the Night event. Guests visiting GoMart Ballpark today, Friday, December 19, through Sunday, December 21, will experience the unforgettable[Read More…]
WV had US-highest number of outages after high winds Friday morning
Staff reportsCharleston Gazette-Mail Thousands of people are out of power across the Charleston area and southern West Virginia as strong winds have downed power lines over a widespread area. West Virginia had the nation’s highest number of outages by a wide margin early Friday morning, according to PowerOutage.us, a website[Read More…]
Delegate Brandon Steele of Raleigh County resigns
By Greg JordanThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — A delegate representing Raleigh County in the West Virginia Legislature submitted a letter of resignation Thursday to the clerk of the WV House of Delegates. Brandon S. Steele, R-Raleigh, District 42, sent a letter of resignation dated Dec. 18 to Jeffrey Pack, clerk of[Read More…]
BOWDEN-ERA WVU CHAMPS REUNITE: A return to ‘Almost Heaven’ 50 years later
By John AntonikWVU Today (EDITOR’S NOTE:) John Antonik is the quintessential historian for all things West Virginia University sports. He has penned five books on Mountaineer athletics, with his latest being “Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches[Read More…]
WVDNR reports buck firearms season harvest numbers
By Ron AllenThe Hurricane Breeze Decreased harvest of 33,775 antlered deer reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD in western counties. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Tuesday, December 16, that hunters harvested 33,775 antlered deer during the state’s two-week buck firearm season, which ran from[Read More…]
Capito touts legislative victories as 2025 closes, but work remains unfinished on health care subsidies
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — From continuing President Donald Trump’s tax cuts to passing a bipartisan defense budget bill, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she was proud of the work accomplished by the U.S. Senate. But Congress is recessing before extending expiring health care subsidies. Capito[Read More…]
Woody Williams Center set to open in January
By Mary Jane EplingThe Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE — There was a great flurry of activity inside the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers on Wednesday morning as final touches were made and industrial-sized equipment was put in place. The strenuous work behind a traditional moving day was magnified tenfold[Read More…]
Appeals court says West Virginia National Guard deployment can continue
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — The remaining West Virginia National Guard members deployed on a volunteer basis to the nation’s capital, as well as units deployed to Washington, D.C., by other states, can remain in D.C. following a stay issued by a federal appeals court. A three-judge[Read More…]
Eric Barber seeking compensation for Jan. 6 arrest, prosecution
By Evan BevinsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A Wood County resident convicted and then pardoned of misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is among hundreds seeking compensation from the federal government over their prosecution. Eric Barber, a former Parkersburg City Council member, said the[Read More…]
