By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, left 100 people dead and another 230 injured and remains one of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history. And, as attendees of this week’s fall training conference of the West Virginia[Read More…]
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Legal reps for Huntington, Cabell County prepare for renewal of opioid lawsuit
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Legal representatives are preparing to return to court regarding a lawsuit filed by a community dubbed “ground zero” of the opioid epidemic, after a federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2022 decision in favor of opioid distributors. Last year, Huntington and Cabell[Read More…]
‘You’re not alone’: Counselors see rise in calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide and mental health crises. If you need mental health support, call or text 988 or visit WV988.org. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sharayah Jeffries wants people to call 988, the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, before they’re having suicidal[Read More…]
Spencer preserves the history and sound of its iconic steam whistle tradition
By Hunter Schoolcraft, Spencer Record and Reporter SPENCER, W.Va. (WV News) — For generations, one sound has served as an iconic reminder of local history and tradition in Spencer — the powerful blast of a train steam whistle. Now located at the Armacell manufacturing plant, that distinct sound continues to[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Announces Dr. Patrick Miller as Director of the WVU Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Oct. 29, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Dr. Patrick Lee Miller as the first Director of the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The Washington Center was established through House Bill 3297 signed into law by the Governor last spring. The center’s mission is to[Read More…]
West Virginia Experiencing Long-Lasting Fall Color
Leaf peeping itinerary featuring apple picking, horseback riding, and spooky mystery walk West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although October is quickly coming to an end, trees across West Virginia continue to magically transform into shades of gold, amber, and garnet. Thanks to cool nights and sunny days, the[Read More…]
Judge rules, sale of Fairmont’s John Manchin Sr. Health Center Care can proceed
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center will go forward. Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matt Delligatti vacated the temporary restraining order he issued late last week that prevented the Department of Health Facilities from completing the sale of the[Read More…]
Opinion: Most Homeless Youth Can’t Get an ID. West Virginia Can Change That.
By West Virginia Senator Vince Deeds In the 2024-25 school year, West Virginia’s public schools identified 15,101 students experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent data available from the state Department of Education. This includes several hundred unaccompanied homeless students, navigating life without the support of a parent or guardian.[Read More…]
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital to be renamed following $28 million donation
By Kylie Tuttle, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is being renamed to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s following a $28 million donation from Thomas Golisano, according to a WVU Medicine release. The donation “will accelerate the mission of the hospital and its affiliated clinics to provide world-class[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Calls on West Virginians to Donate to Food Banks
State Will Match Donations up to $13 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Oct. 28, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits starting in November. The[Read More…]
