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.
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Regional Rail-Trail Corridor Seeks Public Input
Organizers are calling on local leaders, business owners and trail users to attend upcoming community meetings to share their ideas and help shape the future of the corridor.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Classroom That Builds Confidence: Ronald Talbott Earns WVPB's Above And Beyond Award
Ronald Talbott, a special education teacher at Jackson Middle School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s January 2026 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJudge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River
U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFSU President To Embark On Statewide Tour
Traveling via camper van, the tour will make overnight stops at campgrounds, state parks and community hubs across 14 counties.
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Ashley Clark Recognized For Going Above And Beyond In Music Education
Ashley Clark, a music teacher at Williamstown Middle/High School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s April 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFour W.Va. Agencies Addressing Substance Use Secure Federal Grants
Four West Virginia organizations that aim to prevent opioid use and support addiction recovery have secured a federal grant from the United States Department of Justice.
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