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…]
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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…]
Battle of St. Albans Set for June 27 Featuring PKF Women’s Mid-Atlantic Title Fight
By Rob FletcherFor Elk River Boxing Club St. Albans — Fight fans across the Mid-Atlantic region are gearing up for an action-packed night of professional and amateur combat sports as the “Battle of St. Albans” comes to McKinley Middle School on Saturday, June 27. The featured main event will showcase[Read More…]
Brick Church Cemetery Announces Rededication Ceremony and Launch of Permanent Endowment Campaign
By James W. WallaceFor The Trustees of the Historic Brick Church Cemetery Randolph – The Trustees of the historic Brick Church Cemetery will host a public Rededication Ceremony on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m., marking the completion of the long‑awaited Meditation Chapel, a faithful reproduction of the original 1820[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary of State Kris Warner will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate a new community wellness inititive in Putnam County
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner A ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the grand opening of the new Poca Senior Center in Putnam County. The event will take place Tuesday, May 19 at 12:30pm to 1:00pm. The Center is located inside Valley Cakes and Cafe. The address is 2887[Read More…]
ACE Adventure Resort Kicks Off Summer with Memorial Day Weekend Adventures, Live Music & Special Deals
By Chris ColinFor ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill — ACE Adventure Resort is excited to officially launch the 2026 summer season with an action-packed Memorial Day Weekend in the heart of the New River Gorge National Park. Guests can celebrate the start of summer with whitewater rafting, lakeside fun, camping, live[Read More…]
