West Virginia Daily News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution: “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to announce partnership with Virginia Community College System
WHAT: To provide new opportunities for prospective students, West Virginia University will launch a partnership with Virginia’s Community Colleges, a system which includes more than 20 community colleges. WHO: President Michael T. Benson, Virginia Community College System Senior Vice Chancellor Felicia Ganther, representatives from the WVU Office of the Registrar, Enrollment Management and others WHEN: Wednesday,[Read More…]
W.Va. Guard most per capita in DC
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia has been deploying the most state National Guard troops per capita in Washington, D.C., among all states backing President Donald Trump’s August order to send members of the military force there — a move Trump justified with exaggerations about the prevalence of crime in[Read More…]
Morrisey: Surviving West Virginia National Guard member showing some ‘positive’ signs
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — West Virginia officials are rallying support for the family of a state National Guard member still in critical condition following a shooting in Washington, D.C., last week and the family of his slain colleague. Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Maj. Gen. James Seward,[Read More…]
West Virginia welcomes ski season with opening of three mountain resorts
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia is officially kicking off ski season as three of the state’s mountain resorts prepare to welcome visitors this week. The season begins with Timberline Mountain opening on Dec. 4, followed by Snowshoe Mountain on Dec. 5, and Winterplace Ski Resort on Dec. 6. Along with fresh[Read More…]
Health Right needle exchange program passes 10-year anniversary
Ben ConleyThe Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – Between October 2024 and September 2025, Milan Puskar Health Right’s harm reduction program, LIGHT (Living in Good Health Together), distributed 235,435 syringes. Over that same stretch, the program collected 206,437 used needles for a return percentage of nearly 88%, solidly within the program’s goal[Read More…]
Marion County Commissioner lawsuit claims 2021 re-districting was unlawful
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — A lawsuit filed by Marion County Commissioner Linda Longstreth claims she and other commissioners were not told that a change to her district would remove her from the district and threaten her ability to run for re-election. Longstreth filed suit against the Marion County[Read More…]
State revenue tops estimates with strong November collections
The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported stronger-than-expected revenue numbers for November, posting a $28.5 million surplus with overall collections up 10.5% from the same month last year, the state Department of Revenue announced Monday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he was encouraged by the positive trends contributing to the fiscal[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU medical student and former Navy SEAL to speak at annual Pearl Harbor Day event in Morgantown
WHAT: The West Virginia University Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs will welcome active-duty service members, ROTC students, veterans and community members to observe Pearl Harbor Day and honor the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941, during the annual campus ceremony. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. WHERE: USS West Virginia mast and bell,[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association COO, Debbie Schoonover, to retire after 25 years
Belington, W.Va. – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) announces the retirement of Deborah “Debbie” Schoonover, Chief Operations Officer, who will conclude her service on December 12, 2025. Her retirement marks the culmination of a remarkable 25-year tenure with BCHA and more than four decades of dedicated service to the Barbour[Read More…]
