By Allison Rae TaylorFor The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) Board of Directors today announces its executive director, Jina Belcher, has stepped down from her role, following more than seven years of leadership and service to Southern West Virginia.[Read More…]
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Hatfield-McCoy Trails Announces Free Trail Access on West Virginia Day for WV Residents.
By Chris ZetoFor TrailsHeaven In celebration of West Virginia Day, we are proud to offer FREE trail access to all West Virginia residents on Saturday, June 20, 2026. “West Virginia Day is a special opportunity to celebrate our state’s rich heritage, scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Marketing Director[Read More…]
Anything is Possible: UNC takes the series, but fans prove WVU baseball is here to stay
By Matt SundayFor WVU, Today The 2026 West Virginia University baseball team’s season concluded as national semi-finalists following a 12-7 loss to North Carolina, but it feels like the Mountaineers’ story is still just beginning. Was it not just yesterday that Roger Clemens sat in the Hawley Field batting cage[Read More…]
Free Webinar to Explore Emerging AI Threats and Victim Safety
By Becky WhiteFor Mission West Virginia Hurricane – Mission West Virginia’s THINK Program will host a free educational webinar, “Emerging Issues: AI & Victim Safety,” on June 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The training is designed for parents, youth-serving professionals, educators, social workers, advocates, and community members[Read More…]
Survive and Advance: Gavin Kelly and the Mountaineers set for UNC rematch
By Matt SundayFor WVU, Today The Mountaineer baseball team was not ready to end their story in a rematch against the Troy Trojans. And Gavin Kelly was not ready to leave Omaha without leaving his mark. After starting the College World Series 1-for-8, Kelly went 3-for-6, drove in 4, scored[Read More…]
HOPE STAYS ALIVE: WVU still shining in Omaha despite first CWS loss
By Matt SundayFor WVU, Today The final score of the West Virginia University baseball team’s second College World Series game may not have been favorable to Mountaineer nation. But if anyone knows anything about WVU after a setback, resiliency and perseverance tend to rise from the ashes for the gold[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Carol Miller To Visit PATTERN Facility In Beckley at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
By Jozy MooreFor The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) will host U.S. Rep. Carol Miller at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the PATTERN Textile Training and Manufacturing Center in Beckley. WHO: Hon. Carol Miller, U.S. House of[Read More…]
Gritty Chix Mud Run Returns to ACE Adventure Resort Mud, Obstacles, Live Music, and Empowerment in the Heart of the New River Gorge
By Lindsey PrattFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — Women from across the region will gather at ACE Adventure Resort on Saturday, June 20, for the annual Gritty Chix Mud Run, an empowering and fun-filled obstacle course event designed to celebrate strength, determination, and camaraderie. The non-competitive event welcomes participants of[Read More…]
UC President Roth Receives International Award for Influential Research on Social Media and Brand Relationships
By C.J. HarveyFor The University of Charleston The University of Charleston is proud to share that a paper co-authored by President Marty Roth has received the 2026 Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp Award for Long-Term Impact, presented by the European Marketing Academy (EMAC) and the International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM). The paper, “The[Read More…]
The Gift of Personal Liberty & Economic Opportunity
By Greg Kozera For Thoughts to Ponder This week Lynnda and I were in Florida with our youngest and his family. We arrived a day early and went to Epcot for dinner, the fireworks and The American Adventure attraction, particularly in this 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.[Read More…]
