By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Local Vietnam War veterans whose sacrifices did not become apparent until that war was over are being recognized in October for making the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Almost 600 Vietnam veterans, including 12 from West Virginia, will be inducted Oct.[Read More…]
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‘Freedom Isn’t Free’: West Virginia man reflects on his and his seven brothers’ military service
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Jerry Genther wanted to honor his seven late older brothers and their service in the United States military with a small memoriam for Memorial Day. Yet behind those few words was a much deeper story about love and devotion to country. All[Read More…]
West Virginians grapple with the future of the state’s energy production
The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mason Anderson is a 21-year-old contracted worker at Mobile Power Washing who works at the coal-fired Fort Martin power plant in Maidsville, West Virginia. Last year, he decided he wasn’t going to continue his education at West Virginia University in civil engineering. Instead, he[Read More…]
West Virginia malls evolving with needs of future consumers while dealing with modern challenges
By Steven Baublitz, WV News BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — COVID-19 brought new challenges to the state’s shopping malls, which have already seen their fair share of problems in recent years. But according to experts, malls are successfully evolving to meet the needs of today’s consumers. Joe Bell, spokesman for Meadowbrook Mall[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers call for accurate broadband maps
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — Lawmakers at the state and congressional level are working to make sure the next batch of broadband coverage maps accurately show West Virginia’s need for high-speed internet expansion, especially as the state is poised to receive funds to make it happen. A[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Leads Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Strategy Session
Release from the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority: BECKLEY, W.Va. – Local leaders vying to attract more visitors and bolster the New River Gorge outdoor recreation economy came together to strategize on how to move forward on much-needed trails and other recreation opportunities. Jina Belcher, executive director of the[Read More…]
WVDOT to hold virtual public meetings for 2050 Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan
Release from the WVDOT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) will host two virtual public meetings for the 2050 Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan (WVLRTP) on Tuesday, June 15th. The WVLRTP is the statewide multimodal long-range transportation plan that will provide a 30-year blueprint for WVDOT and its[Read More…]
Memorial Day and the loss of another ‘Rosie the Riveter’ in West Virginia
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another sad observation comes this Memorial Day Weekend as West Virginia loses another of its few remaining “Rosie the Riveters.” Verla “Bobbie” Lamb, 98, died Wednesday, May 26, at her home in Elkins. Lamb was proud to have worked at Glenn L. Martin Aircraft[Read More…]
Registration open for 2021 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run, 2.5-Mile Walk
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CAMC Foundation has opened the registration for its June 19 Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run, 2.5-Mile Walk to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and funds to help support colorectal cancer screenings. Josh and Kelly Sword will serve as the co-chairs for the 2021 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life. Josh and Kelly’s goal[Read More…]
Expectations running high for West Virginia travel this Memorial Day Weekend
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — A pandemic dampened enthusiasm for holiday travel last year, but this year’s Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a very busy one for local parks and the Hatfield-McCoy Trail. Holiday weekends are historically busy times for the ATV trails,[Read More…]