By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — The U.S. Forest Service announced on Friday, October 17th, that they received word on Wednesday of a possible unexploded ordinance (UXO) in Dolly Sods. The announcement, made on Social Media, was as much a warning to those visiting the area, as[Read More…]
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Longtime Bluefield Daily Telegraph sports writer, cartoonist Tom Bone passes away
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph ATHENS – A Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial cartoonist and sportswriter whose work was followed by thousands of readers across southern West Virginia and beyond passed away Monday evening at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tom Bone III of Athens passed away around 9 p.m. Monday,[Read More…]
Cooler Temperatures Spark Dazzling Foliage
Leaf peeping itinerary featuring ziplining, Boo at the Zoo, and seasonal sips West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cooler temperatures have settled into the mountains of West Virginia, sparking bright colors throughout the state’s lower elevations. Despite a slower start to the season, colors are quickly coming alive and[Read More…]
State Barn a beehive of activity
By Andy Prutsok, Hampshire Review ROMNEY, W.Va. — There’s been lots of activity at the former West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind dairy barn in Romney in recent weeks. Anywhere from 15 to 25 volunteers have shown up on three of the past four Saturday mornings to try[Read More…]
Coal Valley News, reporter win at WVPA awards banquet
Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work by HD Media employees was recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the University of Charleston during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners of the group’s 2024 newspaper contest. More than 40 West Virginia news organizations submitted nearly 2,400[Read More…]
Charleston Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers Lists
Tony O’Dell and William “Bill” Tiano of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC have been recognized by their peers for prestigious annual honors West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tony O’Dell and William “Bill” Tiano, personal injury attorneys and founders of the firm Tiano O’Dell PLLC, have been named to the prestigious[Read More…]
Improved outlook by credit rating agency for West Virginia comes with warning
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised an upgrade in West Virginia’s ratings outlook, but that same report included a warning about the state’s continuing loss of population, reliance on fossil fuel taxes and one-time monies. S&P Global Ratings, an international credit[Read More…]
S&P Upgrades West Virginia’s Creditworthiness to Positive, Maintains AA- Rating
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — S&P has released its latest outlook on West Virginia’s creditworthiness, upgrading the State’s outlook to positive from stable and affirming the AA- rating on West Virginia’s general obligation debt. “This positive rating action affirms my Administration’s approach to our budget and West Virginia’s long-term financial health,” said Governor Morrisey. “Our[Read More…]
Public comments taken in Hope case on November 3
Clay County Free Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled a virtual and in-person public comment hearing and an evidentiary hearing on a proposed $79.6 million increase in rates for Hope Gas. Inc., customers. The public comment hearing will begin at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
Raleigh County behavioral health center concerned about the future
By Greg Jordan, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — Area leaders and behavioral health care providers are concerned about how the sale of a Raleigh County hospital could impact a neighboring center serving 5,000 to 6,000 people a year across four counties. In early October, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that Jackie[Read More…]
