A day after announcing he will not run for re-election for U.S. Senate, Joe Manchin was in the spotlight at a symposium on political civility. His appearance at the civility […]
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PEIA talks begin around state
CHARLESTON — PEIA’s Finance Board is going around the state for conversations about what many public employees will likely consider bad news, a 10% premium increase for the coming year. […]
MVB Bank to host virtual ‘Housewarming Party’ for foster youth
MVB Bank is hosting a month-long virtual Housewarming Party for West Virginia and Virginia young people who are aging out of foster care. Often times, older youth exit the foster […]
Boy Scouts of America to honor local citizens
The Boy Scouts of America, Mountaineer Area Council will recognize distinguished citizens whose leadership and philanthropy make a positive difference in its communities and represent the values instilled by the […]
Capitol Christmas tree begins its journey
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE Wednesday’s snowfall in the high mountains of West Virginia created the perfect backdrop for the felling of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. A small group of […]
Purses For Power program collects much-needed supplies for victims
Women’s Energy Network of West Virginia (WEN WV) announced the third year of the Purses for Power program in West Virginia. Last year, WEN WV donated over 100 purses to […]
SBA approves 46% increase in square footage allowance
CHARLESTON — The state School Building Authority took a vote Monday that SBA Chair Brian Abraham believes will hit the “sweet spot” when it comes to school construction projects. The […]
Plaintiffs in foster care class action move for sanctions
CHARLESTON — Lawyers in a federal class action lawsuit over how West Virginia manages its overflowing foster care system are pushing for sanctions, saying three or more years of requested […]
Mountain State Justice, ACLU-WV on ordinance: ‘We’ll see them in court’
Following Monongalia County Commission’s vote to pass the Ordinance Regulating Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety — which has been referred to as the “anti-panhandling” ordinance — area civil rights groups issued […]
Mountain State Brewing Co. excels at more than just beer
Mountain State Brewing Co. is one of the oldest microbreweries in West Virginia. Founded in Tucker County in 2005, it has since developed from a three-barrel brew system into a […]
