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10th Senate district candidate Q&A: Jack Woodrum responds to Nicholas County resident’s questions
In 2025, the 10th Senate district will include Nicholas County, where voters said they want to see more development of important services. We asked the candidate for this Senate seat what he has done and would do to support the county. 10th Senate district candidate Q&A: Jack Woodrum responds to Nicholas County resident’s questions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development
People from Summersville to Richwood said they would like to see political candidates support the development of schools, housing and activity centers in their county. Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Festival: Community gathering features local music, food and activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Homecoming is back this Friday and Saturday and is located at Point Park at 113 Ann St. Friday hours are from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 3-10 p.m. Friday evening kicks off with musical performances on the mainstage in the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre with...
From Fisher-Price clubs to national tournaments, West Virginia 8-year-old ranks 5th in US Kids World Tournament
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — An 8-year-old from Ohio County is in the spotlight. It’s because Andrew Bieniek has become one of the best golfers in the nation. During the US Kids World Tournament, one of the biggest competitions in junior golf, Andrew walked away with 5th place. 7News took to the green, where Andrew […]
From local news to a national spotlight, Chris Stirewalt opens up on his Wheeling upbringing
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – From Wheeling all the way to the television screens of millions of Americans, Chris Stirewalt is a well-known and respected political analyst for NewsNation. 7News spoke with him during an exclusive interview about his Wheeling upbringing, how he got where he is and how he’s preparing for the upcoming election. […]
The Greenbrier & The Blennerhassett are in the running for America’s best historical hotel
Newsweek is asking readers to choose America’s “Best Historical Hotel” from a list of 15 nominees. For a full list of nominees, including detailed descriptions of each, visit here. West Virginia boasts two hotels among the Top 15 nominees: The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs &...
Former WVU QB recruited by Neal Brown earns starting job at Sun Belt program under former Mountaineer assistant
It's pretty clear now as West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene approaches his final collegiate season that Mountaineers' head coach Neal Brown knows how to recruit playmakers at the quarterback position. Greene's backup Nicco Marchiol, who was also handpicked by Brown out of high school, has even shown flashes of greatness as he relieved an injured Greene last season to help WVU secure a Backyard Brawl victory against rival Pitt, as well as a win over Texas Tech the following week.
West Virginia HC Neal Brown: ‘We better be ready’ for Penn State football
We are just over two weeks away from the 2024 season opener for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions will hit the road to play the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown on August 31. The game will be premiered on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. Everyone will be in store for a great matchup and both teams will face first game challenges. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown has recently opened up about the challenges in facing a team like Penn State in week one.
Fayetteville-based Clem’s Grille makes long awaited debut at State Fair
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – A Fayetteville business is making its debut at the State Fair of West Virginia this year. Clem’s Grille is serving up hot quesadillas, wraps, wings and fried ravioli bites for the first time ever at the State Fair of West Virginia. Owner Craig Clemens said they have been waiting for 18 […]
Former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s to become tobacco & vape shop
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently erected signage at the former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s location indicates that the inactive restaurant building will be the among the latest in the area to be converted into a local smoke shop. The development follows the confirmation of the similarly inactive Khan’s Fried Chicken and Gyros location on South […]
Randolph County woman accused of beating grandmother
BEVERLY, W.Va (WDTV) - A Randolph County woman was arrested and charged with elder abuse after deputies determined she had been physically abusing her grandmother, who she lives beside of. Cassie Pell is accused of strangling, hitting and keeping things from the elderly woman, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s...
Rayfield Named Director of Philanthropy at Davis & Elkins College
Amrit Rayfield joins the Davis & Elkins College staff as Director of Philanthropy. A D&E graduate of the Class of ’97, he is a longtime contributing member to both the College and the surrounding community. Rayfield, of Crisfield, Md, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Davis...
Thomas officials address report claiming city’s water is contaminated with chemicals
The City of Thomas held a council meeting Tuesday night where it discussed the ongoing water situation as well as a post on social media that claims that the city's water is contaminated with chemicals that could potentially cause cancer.
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