Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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Catholic Priest Who Criticized Trump Immigration Crackdown Named West Virginia Bishop
West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Pope Leo XIV announced the appointment of the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala to head the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. He will lead the Catholic population in one of the nation's least racially diverse states.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump Promised To Cut Electric Costs In Half. Bills In Energy-rich W.Va. Now Top Mortgages
Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9% during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Fires Coach Neal Brown After Going 37-35 In Six Seasons
West Virginia University has fired football coach Neal Brown as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12. Athletic director Wren Baker announced Brown’s firing in a statement Sunday. Brown went 6-6 this season and had an overall record of 37-35 in his six seasons leading the Mountaineers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEx-Mingo Prosecutor Pleads Guilty in Federal Case
A former Mingo County prosecutor has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Michael Sparks entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in…
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W.Va. among most improved in energy efficiency
An organization that promotes energy efficiency puts West Virginia among the top five most improved states in this year's annual scorecard. The American…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAgriculture Dept. still deciding site of hog farm to feed inmates
A West Virginia Department of Agriculture spokesman says the agency hasn't yet selected a site for a hog farm that would help feed state inmates. Last…
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