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…]
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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…]
They Never Say No: Local Restaurant Owners Give Back More Than $140,000
The family behind three Wings Etc. Grill & Pub restaurants in southeastern Ohio has quietly donated to local schools, charities and community groups — and they say they’re just getting started. By Molly LinkFor Wings Etc. Grill & Pub Fort Wayne, Ind. — You might think that the most notable[Read More…]
West Virginians Launch Rosie the Riveter Trail Across 5 Communities
By Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc.®For Rosie Bluebird Trail WV Citizens across North Central West Virginia will help create a new “Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail” during a special two-day installation of bluebird nest boxes across five locations from Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026, through Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. [Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Expand Integrated Healthcare in Parkersburg
The investment in a new facility will expand access to healthcare and community wellness resources in the Parkersburg area. By Coplin Health SystemsFor Coplin Health Systems Parkersburg – Coplin Health Systems has been awarded $1.5 million in Senate appropriations funding to support the construction of a new service center on[Read More…]
WVU robotics team places fourth overall, earns top marks at international University Rover Challenge
By Erik RudolphFor WVU, Today Demonstrating technical precision and adaptability in one of the world’s premier student robotics competitions, a team of students from the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources placed fourth overall at the 2026 University Rover Challenge, while earning first place in the System[Read More…]
YourTowns: Kroger opening date set, Nitro’s Ridenour Park expands, St. A water project
By Amanda Larch HinchmanFor HDMedia Pools are open, school is out and there is no shortage of outdoor activities throughout the region this summer for all ages. One municipality will soon experience changes in government, while another prepares for infrastructure improvement projects that will come with rate hikes. New businesses[Read More…]
CADCA to Honor GameChanger with Humanitarian of the Year Award at October Drug-Free Kids Awards Dinner
By Marianne VarkianiFor CADCA Alexandria, Va – CADCA announced today that GameChanger will receive the Major General Arthur T. Dean Humanitarian of the Year Award at its annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner on October 8, 2026. The award is the highest honor bestowed by CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign, recognizing outstanding philanthropy, national leadership,[Read More…]
