Mingo Messenger The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has ordered the Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) to submit a 10-point corrective action plan to address customer complaints and make an adjustment to one of its rates. The order, conveyed Nov. 5, stopped short of declaring the Mingo County[Read More…]
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Coplin’s Second Mobile Health Unit Hits the Road
Additional unit expands access to quality, compassionate care for rural and underserved communities West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems has expanded its commitment to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone in the communities it serves with the addition of a second mobile health unit. By adding[Read More…]
The Health Plan awards full medical school scholarship to WVSOM’s Morgan Christian of Cabell County
Ona, W.Va. — A Barboursville native is attending medical schoolat the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) withoutthe burden of tuition and fees thanks to a medical scholarship programoffered by The Health Plan (THP). WVSOM second-year student Morgan Christian has been awarded TheHealth Plan Scholarship, which covers tuition and[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Issues Statement Following Tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine
Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Morrisey issued the following statement after the tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine: At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County had receded sufficiently for rescue crews to safely enter. The team began their search, examining every section as[Read More…]
Chestnut Mountain Village Launches $200,000 “Be The Village” Match Challenge to Strengthen Foster Family Support Across West Virginia
Campaign offers dollar-for-dollar match to provide churches with training and resources for foster, adoptive and kinship families West Virginia Press Association Morgantown, W.Va. – Nov. 13, 2025– Chestnut Mountain Village (The Village), a ministry equipping West Virginia churches statewide to support foster, adoptive and kinship families in their communities, announced the[Read More…]
Steel of WV announces plans to idle melt shop, eliminating about 100 jobs
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Steel of West Virginia will idle its melt shop in Huntington, the company announced Wednesday. The decision will affect about 100 jobs. Steel of West Virginia says in a news release “planned strategic adjustments” at the Huntington facility are being made to promote job sustainability and[Read More…]
WVU Launches Mountain State Cyber Summit to strengthen digital defense and grow cyber workforce
By Chase Hughart, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Over 600 experts, students, and industry leaders gathered Wednesday at the Morgantown Event Center for West Virginia University’s inaugural Mountain State Cyber Summit, a day-long event focused on strengthening cybersecurity, advancing research in artificial intelligence, and preparing the next generation of digital[Read More…]
WVU Student Wins 40K Prize
Cuvo Plans on Best Dam Tape Becoming Global Brand By Jim Workman, West Virginia Sports Writers Association A West Virginia University senior entrepreneurship student scored an incredible win this September with his sports-related business. Logan Cuvo, a native of Columbus Ohio, is making a mark in the business world with[Read More…]
Tyler County School Board Member Accused of State Ethics Act Violation
By Ed Parson, Tyler Star News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation by the West Virginia Ethics Commission Probable Review Board entered an order on September 17, 2025 finding that there is probable cause to believe that Tyler County Board of Education member Larry Thomas violated the Ethics Act by sending[Read More…]
Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission
By Andrew Spellman, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va — After nearly four hours of deliberation between counsel for Sidewinder Enterprises, the Jefferson County Planning Commission (JCPC) and the intervenors in support of JCPC in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Judge Bridget Cohee handed Sidewinder yet another loss in its continuing fight[Read More…]
