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...

West Virginia Wesleyan Begins School Health Nurse Certification Program to Meet School System's Needs

West Virginia Wesleyan College School of Nursing is pleased to announce a School Health Nurse Certification Program starting Spring 2026, with applications now being accepted. The program consists of two online courses totaling seven credit hours...

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-...

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...

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,...

West Virginia Wesleyan talks FAFSA still being open amid government shutdown 

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) -College application season is in full swing, and a critical step for aspiring students is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The good news? FAFSA is open and on time this year, with fewer...

Head Start programs stay operational in West Virginia, despite shutdown concerns

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As Head Start programs across the country face closures and furloughs from the government shutdown, West Virginia's programs remain operational thanks to varying funding schedules. Braxton County's Head Start program is...

West Virginia schools to receive $1,500 each through donation program

WHEELING, W.Va. — Schools across West Virginia are set to receive $1,500 each through the "Keep the Ball Rolling Program," aimed at supporting students in need. The initiative, led by Shawn and Angela Ball of L&S Toyota, plans to donate funds to...

West Virginia is the worst state for jobs, study finds

WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - In a list ranking all of the states in the nation, the mountain state is coming in dead last when it comes to best places to work. West Virginia is ranked as the worst state in the United states. The study focused on two...

Teachers’ union files document supporting final rule-making authority for West Virginia Board of Education

(Graphic illustration created with the assistance of ChatGPT) CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s newly combined teachers’ union filed a friend-of-the-court brief last week supporting the final rule-making authority for the state Board of Education in...

Small Business Sales Surge as Owners Exit Amid Inflation Pressures

Deal activity in the small business marketplace is heating up, even as broader economic uncertainties put pressure on margins and long-term confidence. According to new data from BizBuySell’s Q3 2025 Insight Report, the number of completed small...

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Outbreaks of measles have been seeing an uptick in 2025, which, according to a new review,1 leads to financial and public health strain in the US. Researchers recommend widespread use of measles vaccinations to avoid this increase in burden due to...

West Virginia National Guard Leads First-Ever Multi-State Cyber Defense Critical Infrastructure Pilot Exercise

CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 09.22.2025 West Virginia National Guard Leads First-Ever Multi-State Cyber Defense Critical Infrastructure Pilot Exercise Your browser does not support the audio element. A newly formed Defense Critical...

Stinson Broadens Los Angeles Team with Experienced Bankruptcy Partner and Business Litigation Attorney

Stinson LLP has welcomed partner Sandford L. Frey and attorney Robert A. Hyatt to its Los Angeles office. Frey joins the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Division, while Hyatt joins the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Division....

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia average $308,226 for Q3

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $308,226, reflecting a 9.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA...

Osaic denies poaching allegations as it welcomes $540M West Virginia team

Brian Collins of Legacy Investment Advisors & Wealth Management in Hurricane, West Virginia. A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts. Osaic’s...

You Can Sleep and Hunt for Ghosts at This Airbnb in West Virginia

No matter what time of year, there are those of us who thrive on spooky adventures—and it doesn't have to be during spooky season. Seeking paranormal activity, whether apparitions, moving objects, or disembodied voices, is a sought-after...

Food banks feeling strain ahead of potential SNAP lapse

Oct. 30 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people may be without access to adequate food beginning Saturday if the government shutdown continues. Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not go out to recipients as they usually...

A 37-Year-Old Father and His Two Kids Spent 5 Days Trapped in a West Virginia Cave Before Their Dramatic Rescue By Virginia Chamlee

NEED TO KNOW A 37-year-old Tampa man and his two sons were trapped for days in a West Virginia cave Speaking to PEOPLE in 1990, the trio explained how a caving trip turned into a harrowing ordeal "We were just so tired, so exhausted," Gary Lutes...

Politicians are focused on crime in cities. What about rural crime?

Politicians are focused on crime in cities. What about rural crime? By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom Posted on: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 < < Back to CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — President Donald Trump has made headlines in recent...