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Dorothy Jean Hale, 82, of Big Springs, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. She was born December 31, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, she’s the daughter of the late Donald and Opal Taylor Holbert. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Read More…
Charles Ray Wilson, 87, of Parkersburg, West Virginia,passed away at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born October 14, 1938, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Juanita Limer Wilson. He was a member of the Rush Run Baptist Church. He Was a 1957 graduate of Read More…
Opinion Editorial by Publisher Shari Johnson The News was on the slow line this week. My focus wasn’t where it should be after 8 a.m. Prior to that I was having Bible Study in my room. Which is my safe haven and how I keep my head screwed on as straight as I do. But Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Women’s Basketball has been tabbed 6th in the first official Atlantic Regional Rankings, the NCAA announced. The Lady Pioneers, who clinched a share of the Mountain East Conference Regular Season title last night against Charleston in an 87-66 victory inside the Waco Center, are now (21-5) overall with all 21 wins coming Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Financial Aid Office has been selected to receive the 2026 Pete and Betsy Barr Professional Development Award. The award, which was first established in 2010 by former GSU President and First Lady Dr. Peter and Betsy Barr, is rotated annually between Glenville State faculty and staff and must be Read More…
Charleston, W.Va.. – Today, Governor Morrisey announced a historic private-sector investment in West Virginia by Penzance Management that will result in a total capital investment of $4 billion at full build out, a project that will create jobs, strengthen local infrastructure, and fund community programs in the Eastern Panhandle. “This $4 billion investment is a Read More…
Audry L. Conrad, 86 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following an extended illness. She was born October 27, 1939 in Braxton County, daughter of the late Henry Jr. and Goldie (Rogers) Belknap. Audry was a Read More…
Mark Edward Blankenship, 66, of Grantsville, West Virginia, departed his earthly home on February 25, 2026, at The Willows in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Born March 30, 1959, in Grantsville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Forest and Silvia Blankenship. Mark was raised in Grantsville and remained deeply rooted in the community he Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — Cabin fever meets farm-fresh flavor on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 12–5 p.m., as the 2026 Winter Blues Farmers Market returns to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Featuring 134 vendors from across the Mountain State, the event is one of the largest indoor winter farmers’ markets in the region. Hosted by the West Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Morrisey urged lawmakers to adopt a state budget that fully funds school choice, protects healthcare and public safety, delivers meaningful tax relief, and strengthens West Virginia’s long-term competitiveness. “Every dollar we allocate reflects a choice about who and what we stand for,” said Governor Morrisey. “This budget puts West Virginia families first, protects our Read More…