West Virginia State Senator Mike Stuart is stepping down after being confirmed as general counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Republican lawmaker represented District 7, which includes Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Logan counties. Stuart previously served as a U.S. Attorney under the Trump administration. The state GOP is now accepting … Read more
Goodwill Industries is expanding in the Tri-State with a new full-service store and donation center now open in Huntington. The new space is on Adams Avenue and offers more space, better parking, and easier access. CEO Alissa Stewart Sparks says every donation and purchase helps fund job training and employment programs for people facing barriers … Read more
Residents on Allens Fork Road near Sissonville say they’ve been dealing with a dangerous road slip for months, and they’re worried it could turn deadly. The slip has narrowed the road to one lane, and locals say it’s especially risky for school buses and during winter weather. Neighbors say the situation becomes even more dangerous … Read more
Overnight work begins today on Charleston’s Fort Hill Bridge. Crews will install a protective membrane and overlay to fix potholes and prevent further damage. The work runs nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and all weekend, with some lane closures expected. State officials say it’s a temporary fix to extend the bridge’s life until … Read more
West Virginia Junior College School of Nursing is getting national recognition. It’s one of just three schools in the country to win the 2025 Innovation in Employer Collaboration Award from Career Education Colleges and Universities. The award highlights schools that team up with industry partners to boost student learning and workforce development. WVJC stood out … Read more
The University of Charleston Spring Marathon, set to take place on April 12, 2026, has officially gained status as a certified qualifier race with USA Track and Field. That means that times from the Charleston Marathon can be used to qualify for more prestigious marathons such as the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, New York Marathon … Read more
A popular Clay County eatery that serves wood-fired pizza and homemade ice cream is expanding to a second location in South Charleston. Pizzas & Cream is a well-known restaurant in Nebo, a rural part of Clay County. It first opened in March 2015, and word quickly spread of the pizzeria’s unique atmosphere. Customers not only … Read more
Six sites in West Virginia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Spread across multiple counties, these new designations highlight the Mountain State’s rich history and unique heritage, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Tourism. West Virginia Department of Tourism Deputy Secretary Ennis Smith said “What a … Read more
A Raleigh County judge is now delaying a ruling on a case deciding whether or not the state’s religious freedom law includes exemptions to school vaccine laws.A ruling was expected Thursday, but now the case is scheduled for review near Thanksgiving. Judge Michael Froble has already ruled from the bench that he’ll expand the case … Read more
The numbers are starting to roll in for this year, and two area schools are seeing continued student enrollment growth. The University of Charleston and Marshall University have both reported growth during times that have been especially challenging for higher education. The University of Charleston has set an enrollment record of 3,032 students this year. … Read more