By Gwen SourThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — As the new year begins, many people mark the transition with long-standing food traditions while also setting practical goals tied to health, eating habits and daily routines. For Ingrid Dengra, who grew up in the Catalonia region of Spain and now[Read More…]

West Virginia Coal Association Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) today announced it has submitted formal comments to the West Virginia Office of Energy in response to the state’s request for input on the development of a Comprehensive Energy Plan for West Virginia. The comments were transmitted[Read More…]

By Hannah Heiskell and Johnathan Edwards WVU Reed School of Media and Communications BRUCETON MILLS — A fierce gust of wind whips through the trees in Bruceton Mills on a chilly fall morning. Three energetic dogs run through the gravel and fading blades of grass despite the cold weather. The[Read More…]

By Rebecca Hempleman and Alondra Molina WVU Reed School of Media and Communications MORGANTOWN — Mike Lamp may not be very busy as the cooling November temperatures settle on his apiary in Monongalia County, but that doesn’t mean the work stops entirely. Serving as the president of both the West[Read More…]

From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Wood County Sheriff’s Lt. Ryan Windland strikes a pose with Santa Claus during the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 79 Shop with a Cop event Sunday at the Parkersburg Walmart. According to FOP President R.S. Black, 101 kids participated, shopping with police officers for[Read More…]

From Concord University ATHENS, WV – The following students have achieved the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Concord University. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a minimum of 12 Concord credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the[Read More…]

By Greg KozeraDirector of Marketing for Shale Crescent USA When Lynnda had her breast cancer surgery last year, she had prayers from friends around the world. The oncologist gave all her options after surgery, one was preventive radiation. He talked about eastern medicine versus western medicine. Doc said radiation could[Read More…]

WVU Today A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni. “This celebration is one I look forward to each season, and today[Read More…]

From the Times West Virginian Mannington — Ring in the New Year with a pepperoni roll in hand at Mannington’s 7th annual Great Pepperoni Roll Drop. The Great Pepperoni Roll drop will take place from 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 at Wintergarden Park. Hosted by the[Read More…]