By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The Amazon Customer Service Center on Kinetic Drive in Huntington will close by May 2026, a public relations representative for the company confirmed via email this week. The representative said the associates there will keep their positions, wages and benefits. “We remain committed[Read More…]
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National Diabetes Month highlights need for awareness of different types of disease
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN — November is National Diabetes Month — a month that means a lot to many in the Eastern Panhandle and across the state. In West Virginia, 16% of the population have been diagnosed with diabetes, with another 35% being in the prediabetic stage,[Read More…]
Mingo PSD ordered to submit corrective plans
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…]
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…]
