Morgantown, WV – U92 “The Moose,” West Virginia University’s student-run radio station, announces the return of its annual “Pledge Your Love to the Moose” pledge drive. This year’s marathon broadcast will begin Monday, February 9 at 6:00 a.m. and conclude Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Every donation helps[Read More…]

By Ashley Perhamfor HDMedia Aaron Saxton builds wooden tables so sturdy he feels perfectly comfortable jumping on them. “Why can’t you do that to a normal table?” he asked, leaving dusty boot prints on the top of one of his new coffee tables. “It must be made out of junk[Read More…]

By Jim Estep and Matt Ballard West Virginia stands at an important crossroads in its economic development journey. As  the global economy becomes increasingly digital, data centers have emerged as critical  infrastructure—quietly powering everything from healthcare and banking to manufacturing,  education, and national security. It is no surprise that our state[Read More…]

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) is hosting its annual Media Social on Wednesday, Feb. 18. This exclusive WVPA event will be held at the West Virginia Culture Center on the Capitol Complex. Journalists from print, digital and broadcast media (as well as guests) will have a unique[Read More…]

The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Friday the appointment of Michael Baylous to serve as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. “Michael Baylous is a proven leader with deep experience protecting communities, managing complex operations, and coordinating across agencies,” Morrisey said. “He understands public safety[Read More…]

RE-PATH Charleston – On the eve of Recovery Advocacy Day at the West Virginia Legislature, a new statewide advocacy organization — Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation, and Hope (RE-PATH) — was launched at the West Virginia Culture Center. The announcement was made by James “Jay” Phillips, President of Seed[Read More…]

By Steve KeenanThe Register-Herald FAYETTEVILLE — During the ongoing cold snap, thoughts may very well have turned to enjoying some vacation time. On Jan. 28, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state officials added fuel to the lure of vacation by unveiling the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West[Read More…]

Story by Amy QuigleyWVU Today On Aug. 31, 1971, a 27-year-old folk singer and songwriter with a hit on the Billboard charts came to Charleston, West Virginia, where he performed that tune on the Capitol lawn. The singer was John Denver, whom United Press International described as “unknown to the[Read More…]

West Virginia Hospital Association WHAT: Hospital Day at the Legislature, an annual event bringing hospital leaders and healthcare professionals from across West Virginia together with state lawmakers to discuss issues impactinghospitals and patient care statewide. WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 WHERE: West Virginia State Capitol Complex Charleston, West Virginia WHO:[Read More…]

By Davina SnyderThe Parthenon The eve of the centennial of Negro History Week, now Black History Month, was commemorated Friday, Jan. 30, with a poster and essay competition award ceremony hosted by Marshall’s Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum.  Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was not a West Virginia native, but he[Read More…]