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Ramp It Up Festival Returns to ACE Adventure Resort on April 18th: Celebrate Appalachian flavor, live music, and springtime in the New River Gorge

By Chris ColinFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — ACE Adventure Resort invites guests to welcome the return of spring at the 7th Annual Ramp It Up Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Held at The Lost Paddle, this beloved Appalachian tradition brings together bold mountain flavors, live music, and a vibrant community[Read More…]

Save the Date for WVPA’s Annual Convention!

By Lindsey JarvisFor West Virginia Press Association WVPA’s annual convention is back! Join us Saturday, October 17th at the University of Charleston Campus for informative sessions, advertising awards luncheon and much more. Watch our social media and website for future updates as we get closer to this event. Hope to[Read More…]

CAWV Scholarship Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

By Cassidy McDonaldFor The Contractors Association of West Virginia Charleston  – The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) Scholarship Foundation has awarded $38,000 in scholarships to West Virginia college students pursuing careers in construction and engineering. Scholarships were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, financial need, and[Read More…]

WV TRAIL Completes Statewide Trail Plan Framework, Marking Major Step Toward Renewing West Virginia’s 25‑Year‑Old Trails Plan

By Sam EnglandFor WV TRAIL WV TRAIL announced today the completion of the Statewide Trail Plan Framework, the culmination of a nearly year‑long effort to gather public input, analyze statewide needs, and outline a modern vision for West Virginia’s trail future. This milestone sets the stage for updating the state’s[Read More…]

RE-PATH Secures Inaugural Grant of $20,525 from Hope in the Hills

By Mike Fulton, Jay Phillips and Rachel ThaxtonFor RE-PATH West Virginia Huntington – The Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors of RE-PATH West Virginia announced its first grant funding — $20,525 — from Hope in the Hills, which is affiliated with Healing Appalachia in Huntington, W.Va. Jay Phillips of Seed Sower, Inc., in[Read More…]

NRGRDA’s Jina Belcher and Jozy Moore Speaking at Future Forward Business Summit in Beckley at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8

By Jina BelcherFor New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), is a featured speaker at the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce 3rd annual Future Forward Business Summit on April 8 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention[Read More…]

People-focused academic leader selected as dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today An experienced administrator, researcher and educator will join the West Virginia University leadership team as the inaugural Linda and Don Brodie Dean of the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest academic unit. Clayton Thyne, who is known for his people-centered approach to leadership, most recently served[Read More…]

WV Coal Association Congratulates Frontieras North America on Breaking Ground on its $850 Million FASForm Facility in Mason County

By Chris HamiltonFor The West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Association today congratulated Frontieras North America on the groundbreaking of its new $850 million commercialized FASForm facility in Mason County, marking a major milestone for advanced coal-based technologies and the state’s industrial future. WVCA President and CEO[Read More…]

Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as next Provost

By Office of AdvancementFor Concord University Athens — After a highly competitive national search, Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as the institutions next Provost. Dr. Artimisi brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, with a strong background in academic leadership, program development, and institutional effectiveness. He[Read More…]

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