Raleigh County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Students Through Federal Eligibility Program
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County Schools announced that all 26 schools in the district will participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision for the 2026–2027 school year, allowing every student to receive free breakfast and lunch each day without submitting a meal application. District officials said the move is intended to reduce food insecurity and […]
Academy of Careers and Technology Again Named to USA TODAY’s List of America’s Top Vocational Schools
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Academy of Careers and Technology has been named one of America’s Top Vocational Schools by USA TODAY for the second consecutive year. The 2026 rankings, released in partnership with global research firm Statista, evaluate vocational institutions nationwide using metrics such as graduation rates, graduate salaries, time required to pay off net […]
Stuff the Bus Brings Community Together on First Day of Tax‑Free Weekend
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive packed major energy into a single day this year, launching on July 31, the first day of West Virginia’s Tax‑Free Weekend, and drawing strong support from community partners, volunteers, and families across the region. The one‑day event brought together a wide network of sponsors, […]
Raleigh County BOE Faces Pushback Over Possible Elementary School Closures
Parents and teachers voiced strong concerns Tuesday night as the Raleigh County Board of Education discussed potential closures of Mabscott and Cranberry‑Prosperity Elementary Schools. Residents say closing the schools would disrupt neighborhoods, increase travel times, and strain already crowded classrooms. “Residents say closing the schools would disrupt neighborhoods, increase travel times, and strain already crowded […]
Governor Morrisey Announces Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday to Deliver Relief for West Virginia Families
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey highlighted West Virginia’s upcoming Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday during a visit to Greenbrier County, emphasizing his administration’s focus on lowering living costs and supporting families as they prepare for the new school year. The Governor acknowledged that back‑to‑school season brings both excitement and financial pressure for families. “Between new […]
WVU Tech students awarded over $100k in scholarships from Beckley Area Foundation
Beckley, W.Va. – Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) is helping West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) students make their educations even more affordable by providing over $100,000 worth of scholarships for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Melanie Stewart, Scholarship and Grant Coordinator for Beckley Area Foundation, says some of these scholarships given to Tech […]
WVU Extension Seeks Resident Input on New River Gorge Tourism
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension is inviting residents of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties to help shape the future of tourism in the New River Gorge region. Adults age 18 and older can take part in a short, anonymous survey focused on tourism, outdoor recreation, and quality of life. The project is […]
Capito Applauds WVU’s Selection for Major NSF Energy Innovation Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Wednesday praised the National Science Foundation’s decision to select the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium — led by West Virginia University — as one of 12 Regional Innovation Engines nationwide. The consortium includes WVU, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 […]
Governor Morrisey announces $637,000 in infrastructure grants for Beckley-area projects
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local officials in Uptown Beckley on Friday to announce $637,000 in federal and state infrastructure grants supporting five pedestrian, trail and community‑development projects across Raleigh, Fayette and Summers counties. “Not all infrastructure is highways,” Morrisey said during the event. “Sometimes it’s a sidewalk that helps a child get […]
WVU Tech’s AD Kenny Howell honored as River States Conference Athletic Director of the Year
BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech’s Kenny Howell has been named the 2025‑26 River States Conference Athletic Director of the Year, earning the honor for the second time in his career. Howell, who previously received the award in 2019‑20, was selected by fellow athletic directors across the conference. Howell has spent nearly 20 years with WVU […]