Park Service Needs Volunteers
The National Park Service is looking for volunteers to staff the small visitor center this summer in the Grandview area of the New River Gorge National River. The Park Service says volunteers can either...
Local News
Marmet Revitalization Efforts Continue
Revitalization efforts are going strong in Marmet with two development projects. The first looks to expand Jerry Lee McGhee II Memorial Park. Approval is pending as the town looks to buy the adjoining land...
Newest City Council Member is Sworn In
Charleston City Council has a new member on the board. Bruce King took the oath of office this week, taking over for Rusty Webb to represent the 17th ward, which covers much of the...
Nitro Honors World War 1 History With New Park
The city of Nitro has unveiled a park in honor of local military veterans. The Living Memorial Park was dedicated recently in celebration of the town’s centennial and includes a statue of a World...
WVU Looks to Attract More International Students
West Virginia University wants to increase its enrollment of international students. The Dominion Post reports the university recently released a bid request as it seeks companies to help with an overseas marketing effort. Companies...
WV Board of Education Meeting
The West Virginia Board of Education will meet with members of the Kentucky and Ohio Boards to exchange ideas. West Virginia members say they will discuss everything from government to staffing to finance concerns....
State Budget
West Virginia lawmakers are once again trying to come up with a state budget. Governor Jim Justice vetoed a package a few weeks ago and called a special session. At the time of the...
Honeybees
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is offering help for people who spot a swarm of honeybees. Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt says bees are an important part of the growing season, and people who...
State Benefits
Gov. Jim Justice has added to this week’s legislative session a bill to protect state employee benefits should the government have to furlough them when the new fiscal year starts July 1. According to...
More Funds for Flooding
West Virginia will receive an additional $3.2 million from the federal government for disaster recovery efforts. U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin announced the community development block grant funding Monday. A statement...
