Government News

Outgoing County Clerk Butler files Two Ethics Complaints, One Local, One State

The following complaints were filed in with the WVEC on November 5th, 2026. ETHICS COMPLAINT Whitney Butler, Complainant V. Eric Lupardus, Respondent. I hereby allege that the Respondent violated the West Virginia Ethics Act as follows: Commissioner Lupardus knowingly took part in allowing items not discussed in open meetings to be approved.  Commission President Lupardus Read More…

Art & Music MUSIC News Schools

51 TROPHIES & AWARDS. 7 WEEKS OF COMPETITION. 500 MILES ACROSS WV. ONE UNFORGETTABLE SEASON!

Photos and story by Andrea Stevens/Prospectiv Lens Photograpghy LLC Take a look at what hard work, determination, and a whole lot of Red Devil pride can accomplish! 🏆 Over just seven weeks, our Marching Red Devils brought home an incredible 51 trophies & awards, and what a journey it was! From 1st Place Class D Read More…

Education News Schools

Pleasant Hill Elementary Recognized for Reading Excellency

Despite the challenges West Virginia faces when it comes to literacy education, some schools are going above and beyond to reshape the narrative. Through The 74’s Bright Spots project, which analyzed data from roughly 42,000 public schools nationwide, we identified schools where third-grade reading proficiency significantly exceeds what would be predicted based on local poverty Read More…

Education News Regional News

An Evening with Jessica Lynch, Veteran’s Day Presentation

Discovery World is hosting a special event honoring our nation’s veterans on Thursday, November 12 Former POW Jessica Lynch will share her powerful story of courage, service and resilience at the Ember Theatre. This FREE presentation begins at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. To reserve your free ticket, go to https://www.dwonmarket.org or Read More…

Government News

Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor and U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller

     CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today issued a proclamation ordering United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities across West Virginia to be flown at half-staff from today through sunrise on Friday, November 13, 2026, in honor of former Governor and U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, who Read More…

News

Governor Morrisey Announces 52 New Opportunity Zones to Attract Private Investment, Create Jobs Across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52 census tracts across 32 West Virginia counties as Opportunity Zones, providing new federal tax incentives to attract private investment, support business expansion, create jobs, and revitalize communities throughout the Mountain State. “West Virginia is attracting record levels of Read More…