Wyoming County Schools Close for Deep Cleaning After Reported Skin‑Related Health Concern
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. — Wyoming County Schools will close all schools Tuesday, Oct. 6, as officials take additional precautions following a reported “skin‑related health concern” affecting students. The Wyoming County Board of Education announced the closure Monday, saying the day will be used for an in‑depth cleaning of all school facilities to ensure the health […]
Farm Bill Expires, Leaving West Virginia Farmers and SNAP Families in Limbo
The federal Farm Bill has officially expired, creating uncertainty for West Virginia farmers and families who rely on its wide‑ranging programs. The bill governs land management, conservation funding, crop support, disaster relief and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Lawmakers are expected to take weeks to negotiate a new version. Gina Platanino, director of […]
Prescribed Burns Planned This Fall at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will conduct two prescribed burns this fall as part of an ongoing effort to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk in surrounding communities. Park officials say the controlled burns help remove invasive species, promote native vegetation, and protect natural resources, watersheds and nearby […]
West Virginia Revenues Beat September Estimates, FY Totals Remain Ahead of Projections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund continued to outperform expectations in September, bringing in $570 million for the month — $16 million above estimate, or 2.9%. Through the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, total collections have reached $1.41 billion, exceeding projections by $62 million, or 4.6%. Year‑to‑date revenue is also $38 million […]
Federal Grant to Modernize WIC Clinics Will Bring Needle‑Free Screening to Families Statewide
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics will soon offer faster, gentler health screenings thanks to a $195,825 federal infrastructure grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. The funding will allow the West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Nutrition Services to introduce needle‑free hemoglobin screening devices across all 55 […]
Morrisey Marks 100 Years of WV Hospital Association, Touts Investments in Rural Health
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey joined hospital leaders Monday to celebrate the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 100th anniversary, using the milestone to highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen rural healthcare, expand the state’s medical workforce, and improve health outcomes for residents. Morrisey praised hospitals as central to West Virginia’s communities and economy, noting they care […]
Survey Data Shows Rising Hostility Toward Public Officials as WV Candidates Navigate Tense Campaign Climate
Candidates across West Virginia are campaigning in what experts describe as an increasingly hostile political environment, reflecting a national trend of rising threats and intimidation aimed at public officials. A recent Princeton University survey found more than half of elected officials nationwide have already faced at least one form of hostility this year. Separate research […]
WVU Tech Society of Women Engineers Receives National Charter, One of Only Two in West Virginia
Beckley, W.Va. — Women in STEM at WVU Tech now have expanded access to national resources and professional development after the university’s Society of Women Engineers chapter received its official national charter. The approval, finalized in July, makes WVU Tech one of only two colleges in West Virginia with a nationally recognized SWE chapter. The […]
Beckley Warming Center Preparing to Open for 2026–2027 Season, Seeking Volunteers and Donations
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Beckley Warming Center is preparing to open its doors for the 2026–2027 season and is calling on community members to help support one of the region’s most vital winter outreach programs. Organizers say the center relies heavily on volunteers, donated supplies, and monetary contributions to operate each year. Churches, civic groups, […]
Fitch Upgrades West Virginia Lottery Revenue Bonds, Citing Strong Financial Resilience
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that Fitch Ratings has upgraded West Virginia’s lottery and excess lottery revenue bonds from A+ to AA‑, assigning the bonds a Stable Outlook and signaling strengthened financial performance for the state. Governor Morrisey said the upgrade reflects the state’s commitment to responsible financial management and long‑term fiscal […]