By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia proponents of a federal infrastructure package that will address the climate crisis are urging passage as negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans near what could be a make-or-break moment. The West Virginia Climate Alliance, a coalition of 18[Read More…]

The Hurricane Breeze HURRICANE, W.Va. — Lenon Hodge, a 10-year old student at Hurricane Town Elementary School, has qualified for the 2021 NASP World Archery Championship. Hodge qualified for the World Championship by finishing in the top 100 in the United States in the NASP National Tournament. The National Tournament[Read More…]

By John Tyson, The Welch News CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways installed a new sign Thursday, May 20, to rename Slab Fork Road in Raleigh County in honor of Raleigh County native Bill Withers.  Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in April, House Concurrent Resolution 20 officially renamed Slab Fork[Read More…]

By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is considering expanding incentives to entice more residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19. “If we can get our folks vaccinated, can you imagine what we are going to save?” he said, referring to testing and hospitalization costs related[Read More…]

State officials encourage creative use of new COVID-19 relief dollars for infrastructure, broadband By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va — With an influx of COVID-19 relief dollars flowing into state, county and city coffers that can be used for specific infrastructure improvements, elected officials and lawmakers[Read More…]

By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local historians are drawing attention to rural cemeteries and the need for their upkeep. Bob Enoch of the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society appeared before the Wood County Commission this week to discuss local cemeteries as May is[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite cautious optimism last week, negotiations for infrastructure legislation hit rocks over the weekend possibly hindering the goal of reaching a deal by Memorial Day. Negotiations between U.S. Senate Republicans and officials representing President Joe Biden ended Friday[Read More…]

By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Not everyone is happy about Gov. Jim Justice’s program to give a $100 gift card or savings bond to those 16 to 35 years old who are fully vaccinated. Some residents are saying it is not fair to reward a particular[Read More…]

By Jessica Farrish, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The City of Beckley and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) are seeking federal funding for the first phase of development that will secure Beckley’s place as a gateway city to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Mayor Rob Rappold[Read More…]