By Greg KorezaFor Thoughts to Ponder October 27, 2019, on the soccer field in our adult league. Early in the second half, I ran up on a slow-moving ball, planted my left foot, kicked it with my right and suddenly my left knee failed. I was on my back. The[Read More…]
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Glenville State University and Concord University Esports Set to Co-host the 2026 Spring WVSEL Finals
By Jonathan RoseFor Concord University Glenville – Concord University and Glenville State Esports programs are set to come together to co-host the 2026 Spring West Virginia Scholastic Esports League (WVSEL) finals. The championship will take place on Glenville State’s campus at the Mollohan Campus Community Center. The tournament will feature more than 100 student competitors[Read More…]
Data Centers and economic development are the focus of Secretary Warner’s “Just Three Questions!” interview with WV Data Economy Liaison Chris Morris
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Chris Morris, who serves as the director of the newly formed West Virginia Data Economy Office, and West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed data center development and the[Read More…]
Mossor Among Honorees at 79th Victory Awards
Kennedy Award winner looking forward to return trip to Charleston By Jim WorkmanFor West Virginia Sports Writers Association Exactly 147 days after walking off the turf at Laidley Field clutching a Class AAA state championship and a championship game Most Valuable Player trophy, Brad Mossor of Princeton Senior High School[Read More…]
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner updates voters on election law complaint jurisdiction and processes for the May 12 Primary Election
By Michael QueenFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner wants to update voters on the process for filing election violation complaints, and remind voters that not all activities in an election fall under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State[Read More…]
Steak n Shake Announces Creation of First-Ever Chief MAHA Officer to Usher in a New Era of Healthier Fast Food
By Mike FultonFor Steak n Shake Indianapolis, Indiana — Steak n Shake today announced that Michael Boes, one of the leading developers of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is joining the company to serve as the industry’s first Chief MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Officer. The Chief MAHA Officer[Read More…]
Gerald Milnes of Elkins Honored as National Heritage Fellow
By Stan BumgardnerFor West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston— Gerald “Gerry” Milnes of Elkins, West Virginia, has been named a 2026 National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellow, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. These lifetime awards are given in recognition of both artistic excellence and [Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mission West Virginia Invites Media to Inaugural “Power of One Luncheon”
By Jordan FerrellFor Mission West Virginia Hurricane — Mission West Virginia invites members of the media to attend its inaugural Power of One Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at River Ridge Church, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane, WV. The event will reflect on the organization’s impact in 2025 and recognize[Read More…]
Allen takes over as WVU Mountaineer mascot following rifle passing ceremony
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today Continuing a West Virginia University tradition, Reese Allen officially began his duties as the 72nd Mountaineer mascot Friday (April 17) during a symbolic rifle passing ceremony at the Mountainlair. Allen, who was named the next Mountaineer mascot during a men’s basketball game at the Hope Coliseum on Feb. 28, is a senior dual mechanical engineering and data[Read More…]
Dream, Don’t Just Talk- Act
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Last week on our family cruise from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday night Keith Brown 100% Wizard, a magician, performed in the main theatre on the ship. He put on a great show. Keith got the audience involved in his act[Read More…]
