By Ben BeakesFor Metallurgical Coal Producers Association Charleston — The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) will welcome Mr. Wayne Palmer, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), as a featured speaker during the 2026 MCPA Annual Conference, taking place May 18–20 at Stonewall Resort. Assistant[Read More…]
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Mountain Table Evolves with New Mobile Food Truck Offerings
By Devon FitzgeraldFor WV Hive Renick – Mountain Table, led by Alexander Durand and his partners, continues to grow and adapt with the launch of its mobile food truck, Wild Vittles by Mountain Table. The small business based in Greenbrier County was a top finalist in the 2025 Pitch Southern[Read More…]
Run For The Wall: Riding for Those Who Can’t
By Ted KapnerFor Run For The Wall, Inc Every May, the rumble of hundreds of motorcycles marks the beginning of one of the most meaningful rides in America. This year, approximately 1,200 riders from across the United States and around the world will gather in Ontario, California to begin a[Read More…]
ELECTION NIGHT REPORTING: Results for each county to be reported to the public on election night starting at about 8:30pm
By Michael QueenFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner wants to remind the general public that results for each race in all 55 counties can be viewed on election night. According to Secretary Warner, the WVSOS Election Night Reporting (ENR) website allows the[Read More…]
WVU Extension to offer free fall protection training to oil and gas workers thanks to OSHA grant
WVU Today In 2026, oil and gas workers will be able to receive free training from the West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Training grant. The Susan Harwood Training grant has been awarded to WVU for more than 15 years and helps[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner continues his statewide tour with the WV Association for Young Children to thank legislators for supporting landmark childcare legislation
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner On Monday, May 11th, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner will join representatives from the WV Association for Young Children (AYC) for the AYC’s fifth regional Legislative Reception to recognize local legislators. Secretary Warner agreed to attend a[Read More…]
Importance of Relationships and SELECTUSA
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Sunday night in Washington D.C. Nathan, Shale Crescent USA President, my wife Lynnda and I had dinner with friends we met on our Turkish Road Trip in February. Kaan, the Project Manager, brought his CEO on the trip. Kaan and I have visited weekly[Read More…]
At the end of the day on Thursday, Warner reports that 48,233 voters cast a ballot in-person during early voting; Saturday is the last day to vote early
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – Early voting in-person is always very popular with West Virginia voters and the May 12th Primary Election is no exception. According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, a total of 48,233 registered voters have already cast[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Premier Talent Attraction and Retention Program Invites Veterans to Move to the State
Applications open for first-of-its-kind program By Kelsey Churgin and Lauren BodnarFor Ascend WV Charleston – Governor Patrick Morrisey yesterday announced the launch of Ascend Heroes, a new initiative aimed at attracting Veterans to West Virginia, alongside state leaders and program partners, by building on the success of the Ascend WV[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president invites community to celebrate graduates as he ends ‘Welcome Home Tour’ with Water Tower lighting
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will make the last official stop on his statewide “Welcome Home Tour” in the University’s home county — Monongalia County — when he lights the iconic Water Tower on the Evansdale area of campus during a community event. With support from Hope[Read More…]
