By Jess ManciniThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – The attack on Pearl Harbor that drew America into the second World War was observed Sunday at the Point in Parkersburg and behind the Armory in Marietta where numerous wreaths were tossed into the river to honor veterans. The annual Pearl[Read More…]
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Coopers Rock Overlook closed for bridge replacement
From the Times West VIrginian CHARLESTON — One of North Central West Virginia’s most scenic state parks is undergoing an upgrade. West Virginia state parks officials announced Dec. 4 that the main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest will be closed while the pedestrian bridge is being replaced. The project[Read More…]
Avian Influenza found in Jackson County backyard flock
West Virginia Daily News Charleston W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Jackson County. This is only the third detection of HPAI in domestic birds in West Virginia since the global outbreak[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia State Treasurer Pack to speak at UC commencement ceremony
From University of Charleston Charleston, WV— West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack will be the commencement speaker as the University of Charleston celebrates its newest Golden Eagle alums on Saturday, Dec.13, 2025. The university’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Wehrle Athletic Arena on UC’s campus. Treasurer[Read More…]
WVU Extension program builds student evaluation skills while strengthening community partnerships
WVU Extension At West Virginia University, the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources teamed up with WVU Extension to create a unique program in which undergraduate students can gain knowledge and expertise in program evaluation, applied research methods and data analysis, while simultaneously providing evaluation support to WVU Extension programs across West Virginia. The Extension Mentoring in Evaluation[Read More…]
Count birds for science and fun for Audubon’s 126th annual Christmas Bird Count
From The Register-Herald BECKLEY — For the 126th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Christmas Bird Count. On Dec. 20, birders and nature enthusiasts in Fayette County will join this tradition that has lasted over twelve decades, in the Oak Hill circle. Data collected by participants over[Read More…]
New WVU Office of Campus and Community Life director provides care for students in need
WVU Today Skylar Braithwaite, the newly named director of the West Virginia University Office of Campus and Community Life, always knew she wanted to make a difference, but she wasn’t sure how. She found just that in her current role leading a group that helps students handle life’s unexpectedchallenges. After growing up[Read More…]
Princeton designer helps deck the White House for Christmas
By Greg Jordan Bluefield Daily Telegraph BECKLEY – Imagine being checked out by the FBI before you decorate your house for Christmas. This scenario might sound outrageous, but it was a necessary step for a West Virginian who was among the decorators and other professionals invited to share their Christmas[Read More…]
Judge: Creation of charter schools violates West Virginia Constitution
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON – Years after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals kicked a decision regarding the legalities of the state’s public charter school pilot program back to a Kanawha County judge, that same judge said current and future charter schools may require voter input.[Read More…]
Candlelight vigil draws hundreds in prayer for wounded National Guardsman
By Tom Markland The Journal MARTINSBURG — Hundreds of first responders, service members and residents gathered outside the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, the West Virginia National Guardsman critically wounded in a shooting near the White House last week.[Read More…]



