Independence is essential By Maj. Gen. William Crane and Rear Adm. Peter Brown, op-ed first appeared in The Washington Times, Oct. 29, 2025 President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and[Read More…]
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Hatfield McCoy Trails Announces 2026 Trail Permit Fee Adjustment
West Virginia Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. — For the first time in two decades, the Hatfield McCoy Trails will implement a price adjustment for the Non-Resident trail permits, effective November 17, 2025, when the 2026 trail permits are available for purchase. The fee for Non-Resident permits will increase from $50[Read More…]
Area Professionals Attend Conference on Supporting Addiction-Impacted Families
Two-day Supporting & Treating the Addiction-Impacted Family conference in Parkersburg provided opportunities for networking and sharing best practices West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, WV (October 30, 2025) — Nearly 40 area professionals working in healthcare, social services, education, and the justice system attended the Supporting & Treating the Addiction-Impacted Family[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy Trails and Spearhead Trails to Connect
West Virginia Press Association The Hatfield-McCoy Trails, located in West Virginia, are proud to announce an exciting new connection to Virginia’s Spearhead Trails. This historic link will unite two of the region’s premier off-road trail networks, providing riders with an unparalleled opportunity to explore both states during one ride! The[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Announces Dr. Patrick Miller as Director of the WVU Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Oct. 29, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Dr. Patrick Lee Miller as the first Director of the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The Washington Center was established through House Bill 3297 signed into law by the Governor last spring. The center’s mission is to[Read More…]
West Virginia Experiencing Long-Lasting Fall Color
Leaf peeping itinerary featuring apple picking, horseback riding, and spooky mystery walk West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although October is quickly coming to an end, trees across West Virginia continue to magically transform into shades of gold, amber, and garnet. Thanks to cool nights and sunny days, the[Read More…]
Opinion: Most Homeless Youth Can’t Get an ID. West Virginia Can Change That.
By West Virginia Senator Vince Deeds In the 2024-25 school year, West Virginia’s public schools identified 15,101 students experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent data available from the state Department of Education. This includes several hundred unaccompanied homeless students, navigating life without the support of a parent or guardian.[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Calls on West Virginians to Donate to Food Banks
State Will Match Donations up to $13 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Oct. 28, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits starting in November. The[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Announces $20,000 in Scholarship Awards for Four WVU Students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four in-state students attending West Virginia University (WVU) studying landscape architecture are receiving $5,000 each, thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix scholarship program. The WVNLA board of directors approved their applications at its October 22 meeting.[Read More…]
OPINION: WVU’s “Coal Rush” Uniform Honors West Virginia Miners
By Chris Hamilton, president and CEO, WV Coal Association When the West Virginia University football team took the field Saturday night they wore the new “Coal Rush” uniform. Our players were accompanied onto the field by miners from Core Natural Resources’ Leer Mining Complex in Grafton where the Coal Rush concept was derived. The Coal Rush uniform was designed to pay tribute to the work ethic[Read More…]
