From Washington to West Virginia: The Rise of Republican Socialism

A new mentality led by President Trump and adored by at least some it seems within the Grand Ole Party — many call it Republican populism — is drifting well past its definition, edging dangerously close to a socialist, central-planning philosophy...

Food banks face a ‘perfect storm’ of surging demand as shutdown drags on

By Michael Williams, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Austin Culpepper, Logan Schiciano, Emily Condon, S (CNN) — Demand has doubled at a Washington, DC, food bank over the past few weeks, while another in Texas has been forced to dip into emergency...

Food banks face a ‘perfect storm’ of surging demand as shutdown drags on

By Michael Williams, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Austin Culpepper, Logan Schiciano, Emily Condon, Sylvie Kirsch, CNN (CNN) — Demand has doubled at a Washington, DC, food bank over the past few weeks, while another in Texas has been forced to dip...

West Virginia Department of Tourism launches new free digital platform for Goldenseal

New format will stabilize Goldenseal’s finances; partnerships with local universities and schools will showcase student articles The West Virginia Department of Tourism recently announced a new era in Goldenseal history. For the first time,...

North Central West Virginia businesses put their two cents in about the penny shortage

By Faithlyn Graham, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Local businesses across West Virginia are preparing for life without the penny as the U.S. begins phasing out the one-cent coin. As signs across the country urge customers paying with cash...

Shedeur Sanders surprised Deion Sanders in Boulder before Homecoming loss

The Wizard of Oz character Dorothy said, “there’s no place like home” over eighty years ago. That was likely the sentiment both father and son felt on Saturday. When Shedeur Sanders emerged from behind a doorway surprising father Deion Sanders,...

Morrisey seeks matching funds for food banks during shutdown

Photo by Steven Allen Adams Gov. Patrick Morrisey, second from right, joined by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, right, and members of the West Virginia National Guard, announced additional money for food banks and pantries, while also seeking...

Season Starts Saturday

STANFORD, Calif. - No. 12 Stanford opens its 2025-26 campaign on Saturday, traveling to Utah Valley to take on the Wolverines at 6 p.m. PT. Stanford and Utah Valley met last season on The Farm. The Cardinal defeated the Wolverines, 29-12,...

West Virginia joins states with mobile driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet

West Virginia driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet, according to an announcement from Governor Patrick Morrisey and Idemia Public Security North America, which provides biometrics tools to the West Virginia Division of...

CU Buffs’ QB Dilemma: Deion Sanders and Julian Lewis’ Future Plans

Colorado's football season has spiraled into uncertainty, especially at the quarterback position. With a disappointing 3-6 record, head coach Deion Sanders turned to freshman Julian “JuJu” Lewis during a recent 52-17 loss to Arizona. After...

Research & Commentary: Analysis Finds West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program Delivered $27 Million in Net Fiscal Benefits in 2024

A recent analysis by the Fiscal Research Center at EdChoice and the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy reports the Mountain State’s Hope Scholarship Program (HSP) has generated $26.9 million in net fiscal benefits to West Virginia...

Book lovers gather in Charleston for festival celebrating West Virginia's literary talent

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Book Festival on Saturday brought thousands of of book lovers and authors to Charleston. Headline Books Publishing Company owner Cathy Teets was one of many in attendance. Teets got her start in the...

Give: Donations needed for food banks

(Editorial - Graphic Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) “West Virginians take care of our neighbors,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday. “It’s times like these that we need to come together as Team West Virginia to help those in need.” He...

Politicians are focused on city crime. What about rural communities?

President Donald Trump has made headlines in recent months for sending federal troops to major metros from Memphis, Tennessee to Portland, Oregon. While Ohio cities have been spared that spotlight, Gov. Mike DeWine has made moves of his own:...

PEIA hits the road for public hearings on health insurance changes for next plan year

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State workers will get a chance to comment beginning Monday on the proposed changes to their health insurance through PEIA. The PEIA Finance Board hits the road for public meetings, two a week for the next three weeks. The...

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Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission. Photo Credit: Craig Dudek New players can sign up with BetMGM promo code AMNY150 and go all in on Sunday’s games. Set up a new account in...

West Virginia Has Collected $34 Million From Its Medical Cannabis Program, But Hasn’t Spent a Penny of It

FILE - A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary, Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) Since the state’s first dispensary opened in 2021, West Virginia’s medical cannabis program...

West Virginia Digital ID Now Available Via Apple Wallet

photo by: Steven Allen Adams Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces a new digital ID option for users of Apple Wallet during a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol Building in Charleston. CHARLESTON — West Virginia has taken the next step in...

West Virginia Digital ID now available in Apple Wallet

Gov. Patrick Morrisey was joined by lawmakers and West Virginia transportation officials to announce a new digital ID option for users of Apple Wallet.(Photo by Steven Allen Adams) CHARLESTON — West Virginia took the next step in its Mobile ID...

West Virginia DNR Announces Physical Agility Testing Dates for Natural Resources Police Officer Positions

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in October and November for anyone interested in applying to become a Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO). “Serving as...