By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph RAVENCLIFF – Early Friday morning, a caravan including specially-trained dogs, law enforcement, West Virginia National Guard excavator, firefighters and other volunteers came Wyoming County and searched for soldier who disappeared 63 years ago while taking Christmas presents to his family. And after several hours[Read More…]
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West Virginia’s Batman suits up for the last time
By Mary Jane Epling, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — After 13 years of inspiring young people, West Virginia’s Batman returned toMeadows Elementary School on Friday for a final farewell — ending his journey where it first began. Even though his days of suiting up as the Dark Knight are over, the[Read More…]
The Health Plan awards full medical school scholarship to WVSOM’s Lenzie Stiltner of Matewan
MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Matewan native is attending medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) without the burden of tuition and fees thanks to a medical scholarship program offered by The Health Plan (THP). WVSOM first-year student Lenzie Stiltner has been awarded The Health Plan Scholarship,[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Announces Mural Grants to Celebrate America’s 250th
All 55 counties invited to showcase local heritage through public art West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched the America250 Mural Project — a statewide initiative designed to celebrate West Virginia’s rich local and national heritage through hand-painted murals. As part of President Trump’s year-long[Read More…]
Oglebay Powers Up Its 41st Annual Festival of Lights
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Festive and colorful lights now line the roadways at Oglebay Park as the park turned on its annual holiday display for the public Thursday night. A large crowd was present for “Light Up Night” at Wilson Lodge. Many went outside to join Santa[Read More…]
Impact fees take effect for new homes in Berkeley County
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG — Beginning this month, new home construction in Martinsburg will come with an added cost, as the Berkeley County Commission implements impact fees aimed at supporting local infrastructure and services. The fees, which took effect Nov. 1, apply countywide and are intended to make[Read More…]
Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance Announces Continued Partnership with DuMont Tri-County YMCA for 2026 Season
West Virginia Press Association HURRICANE, WV – The Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance (MMTA) is excited to announce the continued partnership of the DuMont Tri-County YMCA for the 2026 trail season. The YMCA will once again serve as a key community sponsor for both the Hurricane Crush Run and the Hurricane[Read More…]
Marshall football: Marshall plane crash victims remembered across country
By Tyler Kennett, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Hailing from Van, West Virginia, Tony Gibson grew up hearing stories of the tragedy that struck Marshall’s football team on Nov. 14, 1970 — a plane crash that resulted in the loss of 75 Thundering Herd players, coaches and community members. With all[Read More…]
West Virginia Sen. Capito addresses Trump’s statements about withholding SNAP benefits until the government reopens
By Faithlyn Graham, WV News WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its 37th day, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed frustration over the ongoing stalemate and the growing impact on West Virginians, particularly those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “Our food banks are extremely busy[Read More…]
Mon Power, Potomac Edison will seek PSC OK for a new gas-fired power plant
By David Beard, The Dominion Post SHINNSTON – With the tall chimneys and cooling towers of the Harrison Power Station looming overhead, FirstEnergy leaders announced Thursday afternoon that subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison will be moving forward with their plan for a 1,200 megawatt natural gas combined cycle power[Read More…]
