New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFormer legislator and public servant Bob Ashley was remembered by former colleagues including Gov. Jim Justice and Sen. Joe Manchin this week after he passed away at the age of 70.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMultiple West Virginia politicians have voiced their support of student athletes protesting a transgender student’s inclusion in a track and field event.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLNG is a form of natural gas that has been distilled and frozen to around negative 260 degrees Fahrenheit. President Joe Biden announced a pause in new Liquefied Natural Gas permits after concern for its effect on climate change on Jan. 26.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, we began with Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol where lawmakers learned about resources available to the state’s children. Also, we hear from a new survey that shows teachers are increasingly likely to leave the profession in West Virginia. And, we listen to legislative leaders discuss their thoughts on the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session.
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