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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a bold demonstration of energy leadership and economic revitalization, Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia has secured nearly $4.2 billion in private-sector energy investments and more than 4,200 new jobs all within the past four weeks.“West Virginia is asserting itself as a dominant force in American energy,” said Governor Morrisey. “We’re not Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Morrisey issued the following statement after the tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine: At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County had receded sufficiently for rescue crews to safely enter. The team began their search, examining every section as they advanced underground. At 7:37 Read More…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Wirt and Wayne counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at: The screening mammograms are billed to private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, if available. Patients who are underinsured or uninsured and meet enrollment criteria will be assisted in enrolling in the West Virginia Breast and Read More…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Debra “Pepper” Coles, 68 of Morgantown, smiled from her infusion chair at the WVU Cancer Institute Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. “My life is good, and I have a reason to wake up every day,” she said, even as the chemotherapy flowed into her veins from the IV pump next to her. Her face lit up as Read More…
Kevin Ray Starcher, 61, of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly in his home November 6, 2025. Kevin was born on June 14th, 1964, to his loving parents William and Phyllis Jett Starcher. The youngest of 4 siblings, Diana (Gene) Satterfield, Sherry (Gunn) and Kim (Robin), he showed early on he was clearly the most Read More…
Visitors Through End of the Year Spook-seekers from 47 states and seven countries exploring the Mountain State Charleston, WV – Halloween may be over, but a spine-tingling spirit lives on in the hills and valleys of West Virginia as the state-wide Paranormal Trail remains open through the end of the year. Brave travelers can continue their Read More…
Felony Misdemeanor
In search of discovering the names of over 1,100 men and women who have served at various times in various branches and wars, my appreciation for the veterans as well as their families grew mightily. My understanding for their contribution to my freedom hit home as I read name after name of men and women Read More…