By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — While most people stayed indoors to enjoy their first day of the New Year, a few braved the frigid temperatures and wind chill advisory for First Day Hikes across the nation, including at Tygart Lake State Park. Just four miles south[Read More…]

Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Writers Inc. is accepting submissions for its annual writing contests, offering $5,075 in total cash prizes. For the first time, the organization will be accepting online submissions. Since 1982, WV Writers has held an annual writing contest for adults, accepting original,[Read More…]

By MEGAN ARCHER For The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For most, the cold windy days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. This time of year can wreak havoc on the system, and a combination of harsh seasonal elements and low humidity can leave many[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE PROTESTS REMAIN DEADLY The largest demonstrations to strike Iran since its disputed 2009 presidential[Read More…]

By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia saw a dramatic decline in federal health insurance marketplace enrollments this year. When compared to last year’s enrollment numbers, West Virginia had a sharper decline than every other state except Louisiana. The federal government extended the enrollment deadline for Louisiana,[Read More…]

Release from WVDEP: Recipients across West Virginia receive share of $1.3 million in grant funding CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Cabinet Secretary Austin Caperton announced today that 23 recipients will receive a share of $1.3 million in Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Recycling Assistance Grant[Read More…]

By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Seeing the old-fashioned architecture and period-accurate technology, clothing and settlers going about their days at Pricketts Fort feels like a step back in time. But a weekend in October actually brings visitors forward in time a few months into a somewhat[Read More…]

By TRAVIS CRUM Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson Memorial Hospital representatives are silent on a deal that would see the hospital sold to a New Jersey-based company. The deadline to accept the deal expires today, but officials have not indicated whether the transaction will go forward. In March, it[Read More…]

By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va.  — The ongoing litigation to decide the fate of a proposal to merge Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center will continue into 2018 as the West Virginia Supreme Court will rule on two arguments pertaining to the case on Jan. 23[Read More…]