By Chris Hamilton, PresidentFor West Virginia Coal Association There are moments when events strip away the luxury of theory and force a return to first principles. This is one of those moments. Recently, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to strengthen America’s coal supply chains and reinforce the[Read More…]

By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will visit Cabell, Fayette, Mason, Putnam, Wayne and Wyoming counties as he closes in on the conclusion of his “Welcome Home Tour” of the Mountain State. WHO: President Benson, University alumni and supporters, and local and community leaders WHEN: May 6-8 WHERE:[Read More…]

By Felisha HartwellFor REACHH Family Resource Center, Inc Hinton – Leaders of the REACHH Family Resource Center, Inc. at 411 Temple Street in Hinton, W.Va., would like to invite the community to attend a 12 noon Open House on Friday, May 1, to showcase the non-profit’s recent renovations and new[Read More…]

By Devon FitzgeraldFor WV Hive Hico – K.J. Beyer, owner of The Garden Sheddy, 25385 Midland Trail, Suite 4, Hico, W.Va., co-located with Freefolk Brewery & Ample Pizza, invites the community to attend the Saturday, May 2, grand opening/ribbon cutting of her plant and garden shop. The event will take[Read More…]

By Erin Baldwin, Community Engagement Specialist, WVVAFor West Virginia Virtual Academy Around the globe, school leaders are grappling with a major issue: students constantly on their phones. In response, roughly 40% of countries have enacted laws restricting cell phone use in schools, and in the U.S., 77% of public schools[Read More…]

By Joe Boczek, MaryJo Coppoolse and Shelly PoeFor GameChanger Beckley —Through a cooperative effort between GameChanger, the Raleigh County Commission, Little General stores and the Kind Vista Foundation, nearly 2,500 students from Independence Middle, Independence High School, Shady Spring Middle and Shady Spring High School converged on the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center[Read More…]

By C.J. HarveyFor University of Charleston Charleston – The hard work of UC students, faculty, and staff will pay off this weekend as the University of Charleston honors its newest graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement. This milestone event brings together the entire campus, as well as families, friends, and[Read More…]

By Bradley ReedFor West Virginia State Parks Foundation Hurricane — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Spring & Summer Mountains Are Always Free Photo Contest. Running from May 1 through August 7, the contest invites photographers to capture and celebrate the beauty[Read More…]

By Chris ColinFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — ACE Adventure Resort will host three major music festivals this summer, bringing together nationally touring artists, regional talent, and outdoor adventure in the New River Gorge National Park. The series includes Mountain Music Festival (June 4–6), Boots in the Gorge (July 31–Aug.[Read More…]

By Howard O’CullFor The Randolph County Board of Education The Randolph County Board of Education, Elkins, W. Va., seeks applications for Randolph County Schools Superintendent.  The Randolph County school district, nestled amid West Virginia’s Appalachian and Allegheny Mountain ranges, serves a diverse student population.  Moreover, Randolph County, given its geographical[Read More…]