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…]
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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…]
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available
By Randy HillFor West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Charleston — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants. Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the United States Congress[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU welcomes public to Research Week
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today. WHAT: West Virginia University will celebrate its renewed status as a top-tier, R1-level research institution during the eighth annual Research Week. WHEN: April 6-11 WHERE: Morgantown Campus and online NOTES: Since 2019, the University has hosted Research Week each spring to spotlight and support student and faculty research and inform the community[Read More…]
Amazon Hosts Ribbon Cuttings for First Two Facilities in West Virginia; The Beaver and Davisville facilities have combined created over 500 direct-and-indirect jobs
By Sam FisherFor Amazon This week, Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its two first operations facilities in West Virginia with state leaders, local officials, and community partners. At the two last mile facilities, local employees support efforts to provide fast delivery and great service to customers. At both facilities,[Read More…]
ACE Adventure Resort Kicks Off 2026 Rafting Season in the New River Gorge National Park
By Chris ColinFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — ACE Adventure Resort is excited to announce the official kickoff of the 2026 whitewater rafting season, with the first trip of the year scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st. As spring arrives in the New River Gorge National Park, guests can once again[Read More…]
Speaker of the WV House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discuss the WV Small Business Growth Act during the latest episode of “Just Three Questions!”
By Diane NesterFor The Office Of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – During a recent recording of “Just Three Questions!”, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner had a conversation with Roger Hanshaw, the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates and the third ranking constitutional officer in the[Read More…]
NRGRDA Awards Dudding Commercial Development LLC As 2025 Development Partner Of The Year
By Jina BelcherFor New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – Dudding Commercial Development LLC was recently awarded 2025 Development Partner of the Year by Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), at a recent NRGRDA/West Virginia Hive Showcase and Awards event. Belcher said[Read More…]
Aerospace engineering graduate student earns national recognition from Aviation Week
By Sloane HeagertyFor WVU Startler College Media Hub West Virginia University has earned national recognition through the work of Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources’ graduate student Noah C. Parsons, whose advanced aerospace engineering research has garnered international attention Morgantown — Parsons was named to Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties Class of 2026, an[Read More…]
WVU to guide data-driven decisions for statewide opioid settlement funds
By Katie FarmerFor WVU, Today Combining expertise with community involvement, West Virginia University is leading a statewide effort to bring data, transparency and accountability to the allocation of nearly three-quarters of the $1 billion in West Virginia’s opioid settlement funding. Commissioned by the West Virginia First Foundation, the WVU Health Affairs Institute, in[Read More…]


