CHARLESTON — More than 200,000 copies of the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide have been distributed by the West Virginia Department of Tourism since its launch in February, reflecting a growing interest in the Mountain State as a top travel…
BECKLEY — Average gasoline prices in West Virginia have fallen 17.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.29 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,154 stations in West Virginia. Prices in West Virginia are 1 cent…
LEWISBURG — The Greenbrier County Unity Committee and the Greenbrier Historical Society will host Lewisburg’s second annual Juneteenth celebration June 19-20, featuring educational programs, live music, historical exhibits and a community festival centered on the theme “Unity in Our Community.”
MOUNT HOPE — The ABC Gospel Heralds, a nine-member mixed ensemble from Appalachian Bible College, will travel throughout the summer presenting their 2026 program “Give & Take” in churches, camps, and conferences across the region, with tour stops extending as…
BECKLEY — Twenty-six West Virginia high school seniors have been selected as the state’s seventh cohort of Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars, a competitive scholarship program aimed at preparing future educators for high-need classrooms across the state.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — The White Sulphur Springs Dandelion Festival Organization and the White Sulphur Springs Public Library hosted the 2026 West Virginia Dandelion Festival Art Show on May 22, featuring dozens of entries from adult and youth artists.
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced the next phase of West Virginia’s America250 celebration, unveiling a new line of commemorative merchandise and launching a statewide bell-ringing initiative ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey is mulling over giving up to $16 million dollars of West Virginia’s federal anti-poverty grant to Star Academy, a for-profit education company that is supposed to help struggling middle-school students. At the same time, the…
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BECKLEY — Staff members from the West Virginia State University Extension Service and the West Virginia Creative Network were recognized earlier this month with the Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award during the 105th Annual Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber Gala.
