By C.J. HarveyFor University of Charleston Charleston – “There she is, let’s cheer for Mommy,” a father told his toddler as they waited near the finish line, scanning the crowd of runners making their way through downtown Charleston. Moments later, they erupted with excitement as she crossed the line, completing[Read More…]

By Mike Fulton, Jay Phillips and Rachel ThaxtonFor RE-PATH WV Beckley – The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation awarded $75,000 to the new statewide substance use recovery advocacy organization — RE-PATH — greatly boosting its foundational efforts. “This is the second competitive grant we have secured in recent weeks,” said Jay Phillips, who[Read More…]

By Jina BelcherFor New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), publicly recognized Greenbrier Environmental Group, Inc., as its Redevelopment Partner of the Year for 2025. Matt Ford, company president, received the award at a recent NRGRDA/West[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

By Lauren BodnarFor The Capitol Building Commission On Tuesday, April 21, at 3 p.m., the Capitol Building Commission will convene a special public meeting in Building 3 (Room 124), State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East in Charleston, WV.  WHAT:  The purpose of this special meeting is to fulfill the[Read More…]

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…]

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…]