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Bluefield State University Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable
Bluefield State University convened business, government, and education leaders for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable to expand STEM talent in WV.
Bill Withers, Calvin Simon among those to be honored with Beckley mural
Public art banner murals honoring Bill Withers, Calvin Simon, Hazel Dickens, and more will be installed at Word Park in Beckley ahead of Labor Day.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Wednesday, announced the dates for the annual “back-to-school tax holiday,” a four-day period where West Virginia’s standard 6% sales tax is waived on qualifying school supplies and clothing items. The scheduled dates for this year’s tax-free period are from Friday, July 31 through Monday, Aug. 3.
West Virginia Folklife seeks applications statewide for Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Applications are open for the 2026-27 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Master artists receive $3,000 and apprentices $800 to preserve state traditions.
Marshall’s championship women’s basketball team, former boxer Christy Martin turn out for ‘Women Making a Difference Night’
YWCA Charleston and the Dirty Birds celebrated 28 honorees at Women Making a Difference Night, featuring boxing legend Christy Martin and Marshall Coach Juli Fulks.
Incarcerated Fayette County delegate resigns seat in House of Delegates; remains on November ballot
Elliott Pritt, the now former Fayette County public school teacher and Republican legislative representative - during a court appearance on Monday - waived his right to preliminary and detention hearings, meaning he will remain in federal incarceration. Shortly thereafter, Pritt submitted a letter to Del. Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, the speaker of West Virginia’s House of Delegates.
Rural WV Residents Oppose Proposed Massive Valley North Power Line
It was standing room only for the public comment portion of the Roane County Commission meeting held on Thursday, July 23.
About 40 people packed a room of the county courthouse in the small town of Spencer, the county seat. Sometimes raising hands, sometimes stridently calling out questions and comments, the people in the crowd were obviously up in arms. The common thread of these remarks was clear. People wanted to know what the county commissioners are going to do about the proposed massive high voltage power line buildout dubbed the Valley North Project.
Two deaths reported as flood recovery continues in northern counties
Recovery efforts underway after catastrophic north-central WV flooding. Two fatalities confirmed in Upshur County. Find FEMA links, donation drop-offs, and relief resources.
Front yard broad day, Huntington goes hard in the paint with controversial Flock public surveillance system
Following an all-night meeting, Huntington City Council approved a $2.1M Flock surveillance contract. Discover the civil liberties backlash, lawsuits, and statewide debates.
Bluefield State University Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable
Bluefield State University convened business, government, and education leaders for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable to expand STEM talent in WV.
Bill Withers, Calvin Simon among those to be honored with Beckley mural
Public art banner murals honoring Bill Withers, Calvin Simon, Hazel Dickens, and more will be installed at Word Park in Beckley ahead of Labor Day.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Wednesday, announced the dates for the annual “back-to-school tax holiday,” a four-day period where West Virginia’s standard 6% sales tax is waived on qualifying school supplies and clothing items. The scheduled dates for this year’s tax-free period are from Friday, July 31 through Monday, Aug. 3.
West Virginia Folklife seeks applications statewide for Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Applications are open for the 2026-27 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Master artists receive $3,000 and apprentices $800 to preserve state traditions.
Marshall’s championship women’s basketball team, former boxer Christy Martin turn out for ‘Women Making a Difference Night’
YWCA Charleston and the Dirty Birds celebrated 28 honorees at Women Making a Difference Night, featuring boxing legend Christy Martin and Marshall Coach Juli Fulks.
Incarcerated Fayette County delegate resigns seat in House of Delegates; remains on November ballot
Elliott Pritt, the now former Fayette County public school teacher and Republican legislative representative - during a court appearance on Monday - waived his right to preliminary and detention hearings, meaning he will remain in federal incarceration. Shortly thereafter, Pritt submitted a letter to Del. Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, the speaker of West Virginia’s House of Delegates.
Rural WV Residents Oppose Proposed Massive Valley North Power Line
It was standing room only for the public comment portion of the Roane County Commission meeting held on Thursday, July 23. About 40 people packed a room of the county courthouse in the small town of Spencer, the county seat. Sometimes raising hands, sometimes stridently calling out questions and comments, the people in the crowd were obviously up in arms. The common thread of these remarks was clear. People wanted to know what the county commissioners are going to do about the proposed massive high voltage power line buildout dubbed the Valley North Project.
Two deaths reported as flood recovery continues in northern counties
Recovery efforts underway after catastrophic north-central WV flooding. Two fatalities confirmed in Upshur County. Find FEMA links, donation drop-offs, and relief resources.
Front yard broad day, Huntington goes hard in the paint with controversial Flock public surveillance system
Following an all-night meeting, Huntington City Council approved a $2.1M Flock surveillance contract. Discover the civil liberties backlash, lawsuits, and statewide debates.