Rural King opens first Maryland store in city of Cumberland 

US-based family-owned retailer Rural King has launched its first outlet in the US state of Maryland, in the city of Cumberland. The new store is located at 1262 Vocke Road, featuring both mobile and self-checkout facilities. Discover B2B Marketing...

Help For Unpaid Federal Workers And Inspiration At The Green Bank Observatory, This West Virginia Morning

Home » WVPB Podcasts » Help For Unpaid Federal Workers And Inspiration At The Green Bank Observatory, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published October 24, 2025 - 9:45 am On this West Virginia Morning, federal workers would normally be...

West Virginia improves its creditworthiness in new S&P report, governor says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The state of West Virginia has improved its creditworthiness in a new outlook from S&P, the governor said. In the latest S&P outlook, the state was upgraded from positive to stable, affirming its AA- rating on West...

You Signed The Law – US Lawmaker Slams Kwankwaso Over Alleged Role In Death Of Christians

A member of the United States Congress representing West Virginia’s Second District, Rep Riley M. Moore has reacted to the submission of the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso on the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. Naija News...

Heniff partners with Clean-Seas

Heniff Transportation Systems will assist plastic waste converter Clean-Seas with the loading and distribution of its plastic pyrolysis oil (PPO) through a new agreement with innovative parent company Clean Vision. “As we prepare to scale...

Thune says Senate lacks votes to end filibuster despite Trump’s push — what is it?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that there was insufficient support among Senate Republicans to invoke the so-called nuclear option and end the upper chamber’s filibuster rule. “The votes aren’t there,” Thune (R-SD) told reporters...

West Virginia announces 60 ICE arrests in one month

BECKLEY, W.Va . (WVVA) - Governor Patrick Morrisey is giving the public an update on the state’s partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since beginning operations through the ICE 287(g) program, the West Virginia State Police...

Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, giving anglers and their families a chance to reel in trophy-sized fish while enjoying peak fall foliage. During the weeks of...

MVB Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF) on Wednesday reported net income of $17.1 million… FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF) on Wednesday reported net income of $17.1 million...

Food banks, charities ‘preparing for worst, praying for best’ as thousands set to lose SNAP benefits

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Supplemental food benefits will not be issued for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, and food banks and other local non-profits are bracing for what’s to come. “The unknown makes people nervous and...

Road Trippin'...West Virginia Federal Credit Union

History of West Virginia Federal Credit Union Union Carbide Corporation had three large plant facilities in the Kanawha Valley WV area in 1965. Two of these facilities had chartered a credit union for their employees earlier in 1965 and the...

Food banks brace for increased demand as ongoing government shutdown threatens millions with HUNGER

Food banks brace for increased demand as ongoing government shutdown threatens millions with HUNGER Over 45 million Americans rely on federal food assistance (SNAP, WIC), but prolonged government shutdowns threaten November benefits, pushing...

West Virginians Face Delays in Receiving SNAP Benefits

photo by: Derek Redd (file) Volunteers help distribute food with Mountaineer Food Bank in the parking lot of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Services like Mountaineer Food Bank could become much more important if SNAP benefits are delayed...

Barry E. Frazier has been named the Mt. Sterling Market President of Community Trust Bank

PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Barry E. Frazier has been named the Mt. Sterling Market President of Community Trust Bank, Inc. Mr. Frazier’s...

Former Fayette middle school principal named in financial fraud charges

OAK HILL, W.Va. — A former Fayette County school administrator is free on bond after being named in more than two dozen criminal counts linked to alleged fraud and embezzlement. West Virginia State Police troopers have charged former Oak Hill...

Food Bank CEO Outlines SNAP Benefit Curtailment Challenges

Home » Stories » Food Bank CEO Outlines SNAP Benefit Curtailment Challenges Randy Yohe Published October 29, 2025 - 11:10 am The Huntington based Facing Hunger Food Bank works with about 300 food distribution agencies.Facing Hunger Food Bank...

The lone woman who staged a ‘No Kings’ protest in small-town West Virginia

When Kendra Sullivan woke up on Wednesday, the 43-year-old West Virginian was surprised to see that she’d gone viral overnight — in a good way. The night before, more than 40,000 people had joined YouTube for a what’s-next meeting following the...

New data highlights West Virginia’s struggle with obesity

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Many areas in West Virginia are medically underserved, limiting access to prevention and treatment. Nutrition, physical activity in schools have been a focus but there’s still a gap. This state once again had the highest...

Gov. Morrisey expedites emergency funds to West Virginia food banks amid shutdown

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WHSV) - Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-W.Va., announced Thursday that he will expedite $1.1 million of appropriated and emergency funding to be dedicated for West Virginia food banks. SNAP benefits are part of a federal program...

Making new voters’ voices heard

Imagine being 18 (or nearly 18) years old and having someone like the West Virginia Secretary of State tell you that, at least in one aspect, you are just as powerful as someone like Taylor Swift or the president of the United States. That’s what...