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  West Virginia House Democrats House call on Morrisey to provide more funding to food banks
A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to help West Virginians whose SNAP benefits...
 
    
  West Virginia’s Ross Hodge era begins with Mount St. Mary’s
Original article can be found here. For the third straight season, West Virginia unveils a new coach unburdened by high expectations. The Ross Hodge era begins with the Mountaineers picked 11th in the Big 12’s preseason poll. The faithful get...
 
    
  North Central West Virginia Business Recognized for Celebrating being Family Operation for 100 Years
FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF STATE The West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce is for West Virginia businesses that have been in continual operation for 100 years or more. The program is administered exclusively by the West Virginia...
 
    
  No. 19 West Virginia beats Bearcats 2-1 to complete Big 12 play unbeaten
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 19 West Virginia wrapped up an unbeaten mark in Big 12 Conference play with a 2-1 victory against Cincinnati on a rainy Thursday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. The result was not enough for the Mountaineers (13-2-3,...
 
    
  Education the focus of West Virginia Fire Marshal Conference
WHEELING — The 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, left 100 people dead and another 230 injured and remains one of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history. And, as attendees of this week’s fall training conference...
 
    
  Jayhawks will get another chance against West Virginia in Big 12 tournament
photo by: Chance Parker/Special to the Journal-World Kansas coach Nate Lie directs his team against West Virginia on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at Rock Chalk Park. As Kansas sophomore midfielder Jillian Gregorski puts it, the Jayhawks have a lot of...
 
    
  How long does the autumn leaf change last in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although October is quickly coming to a close, trees across West Virginia continue their dazzling transformation into shades of gold, amber, and garnet, a show that will last into early November. Cool nights and bright sunshine...
 
    
  Democrats call on Morrisey to provide more food bank funding
Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative Photography A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to...
 
    
  House Democrats call on Morrisey to provide more funding to food banks as SNAP benefits stop Saturday
HELP NEEDED — A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to help West Virginians whose...
Governor Commits up to $13M to Fill SNAP Void; Mountaineer Food Bank to Benefit
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday challenged citizens to match funds which the state’s $13 million to buy and distribute food to food banks across the state as federal SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps) are set to...
 
    
  Bethany College to offer free tuition for eligible West Virginia residents
BETHANY, W.Va. — Bethany College will offer free tuition to West Virginia residents who meet specific criteria starting next fall. It's a first, as Bethany will be the only private liberal arts college in the state to provide such assistance. The...
 
    
  Giant Eagle Foundation pledges $1 million to support regional food banks The Giant Eagle Foundation has announced a $1 million commitment to aid several food bank partners across its five-state operating area.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Giant Eagle Foundation has announced a $1 million commitment to aid several food bank partners across its five-state operating area. This donation comes at a time when food banks are experiencing unprecedented demand...
 
    
  Governor Morrisey discusses SNAP benefits, urges food bank donations
WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - Governor Patrick Morrisey sits down with WVVA in a one-on one interview with a call to action, urging West Virginians to donate to food banks amidst the ongoing Government Shutdown. “Through all the work we’re doing, that...
 
    
  Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Arrives In The Eastern Panhandle Of West Virginia, Bringing Eco-Friendly Services To Local Homes And Businesses
October 30, 2025 // Franchising.com // DENVER — Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning is proud to announce its arrival in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. In an article recently published on their website, the company announced that the new location is...
 
    
  West Virginia: State Officials Refuse To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Related Revenue, Despite Law Earmarking Funds for Research, Other Priorities
Charleston, WV: State officials have collected millions in taxes and regulatory fees specific to the administration of the state’s medical cannabis access program but are refusing to spend it. According to reporting by the news service Mountain...
 
    
  Gov. Morrisey encourages food bank donations state wide, plans to match with state funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - With hundreds of thousands of West Virginians expected not to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, Governor Patrick Morrisey is putting state funds into West Virginia food banks,...
 
    
  Former West Virginia Head Wrestling Coach Indicted on Seven Charges
A former West Virginia high school head wrestling coach has been indicted on numerous charges from an arrest earlier this year. Travis Francisco, who previously served as the head wrestling coach at Princeton Senior High School, was indicted by a...
West Virginia Sees First Positive Rating Action In More Than A Decade
October 30th, 2025 by WCBC Radio West Virginia’s creditworthiness was recently upgraded to “positive” from “stable” by Standard and Poor’s, affirming the state’s AA rating. Delegate Gary Howell says a large part of the state’s budget is a “Rainy...
 
    
  Lawsuit Alleges a West Virginia Country Club Enabled Sexual Predator in the Workplace
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County claims that Edgewood Country Club knowingly allowed a dangerous workplace culture that enabled its executive chef and other staff members to sexually harass...
 
    
  Education The Focus Of West Virginia Fire Marshals Conference
Photo by Derek Redd Bobby Palmer, president of the West Virginia Chapter of the International Fire Marshal’s Association, addresses those attending the organization’s fall training conference Wedensday at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-...