Volunteers Swarm Flood-Ravaged Regions Of W.Va.
Scores of volunteers have poured into flood-worn north-central West Virginia, bringing cleanup supplies and food that residents need for the long recovery ahead.
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Bell-Ringing Initiative To Mark July 4 At Capitol
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday the state’s America250 Bell-Ringing Initiative. Churches, schools, veterans' organizations, civic groups and local communities are invited to ring their bells at noon on July 4.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Officials See Value Of Long-Distance Trail Project
Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. An ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail is taking a big step towards completion.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Chemical Spill In Kanawha County And Photographer Perry Bennett, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the air around the site of a chemical leak near Institute is determined safe, the state reaches a settlement with Roblox, and Charleston photographer Perry Bennett represents Team USA in Iceland.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVetoes, Vaccines And Data Centers, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed 12 bills that made it through the legislative process. We also hear the latest in the battle over which vaccines are required for school attendance in the state. And, a growing interest in data centers has the attention of people around West Virginia – both for and against.
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Shepherdstown Chef Finalist For National Culinary Award
Shepherdstown chef Mary Ellen Diaz, head chef of restaurant Alma Bea in Shepherdstown, is a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Look At The State’s New Office Of Entrepreneurship, This West Virginia Morning
It has been a week since the bill creating the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship was signed into law – with an official opening date of July 1. Maria Young caught up with Secretary of State Kris Warner to find out what the new office can do to help would-be new business owners turn their hopes and dreams into reality.
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