By Joe Boczek and Shelly PoeFor GameChanger What: Sixth Annual GameChanger Classic Prevention Education Reception and Golf Tournament Where: The Greenbrier Resort, 101 Main Street West, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 When: Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026 Wednesday: Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. (Colonial Veranda); dinner at 7:00[Read More…]
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NRG Video Production Awarded Funding and Support Through Pitch Southern West Virginia
By Devon FitzgeraldFor WV HIVE Oak Hill – NRG Video Production founded and led by Liz Love of Oak Hill is transitioning its business model, and Love’s strategic ideas earned cash and technical assistance to take the next steps forward. The Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition held in[Read More…]
Concord University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tammie Toler PresleyFor Concord University Athens – The following students have achieved the Spring 2026 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 end of the[Read More…]
$2 Million Powerball Winning Ticket Sold in Harrison County
By Danielle SnidowFor WV Lottery Charleston – A lucky West Virginia Lottery player turned a $1 million Powerball win into a $2 million prize after purchasing the Power Play option for Saturday night’s drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Go-Mart #29, located at 604 S. Pike Street in Shinnston,[Read More…]
Are You Weak Enough?
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder The hardest person to teach is the one who knows everything, or thinks they do. One of the most important lunches of my life was at the WVU Towers cafeteria in the second semester of my freshman year. It was an unusually late lunch[Read More…]
Annual Vandalia Gathering Returns to Charleston this Weekend
Free festival celebrating Appalachian music, arts, and heritage By Lindsey FunkFor The Annual Vandalia Gathering Charleston – The annual Vandalia Gathering returns to the State Capitol grounds in Charleston this weekend for its 49th year. A beloved celebration of Appalachian heritage, this event is free and open to the public. Guests[Read More…]
Shepherdstown Makes Pride a Tradition with the 2nd Annual Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade, Led by a Supreme Court Icon
By Joan MoossyFor Shepherdstown Pride Parade Shepherdstown — While the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, symbols and transgender identity continue nationally, this small West Virginia town is making Pride its newest tradition. On June 1st, 2026, Shepherdstown, West Virginia will host its 2nd Annual Gay Pride Parade, kicking off Pride Month[Read More…]
Health Insurance and jobs are the focus of Secretary Warner’s “Just Three Questions!” interview with Dr. Clay Marsh
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Dr. Clay Marsh, who serves as the Chancellor and Executive Dean of West Virginia University Health Sciences, and West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed how business owners and[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems Connects with Community at Mobile Health Unit Event in Parkersburg
By Sarah Casseday and Ashley BlancFor Coplin Health Systems Parkersburg – More than 140 people attended the Coplin Neighborhood Launch Event of the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) on Thursday, April 30, at Homecrest Manor in Parkersburg. The free event served as an introduction to the MHUs and their provided services,[Read More…]
The Grant County Bank Announces New Name
By The Grant County BankFor The Grant County Bank Petersburg — The Grant County Bank has officially announced its intention to transition its name and brand to Highlands Bank to better reflect the extended service area across multiple communities in the region. “This is a thrilling time for all of[Read More…]
