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Tourism surge in southern West Virginia yields more than $108 million for local economy
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — A newly released report from the National Park Service shows that visitation and spending in the three southern West Virginia national park units delivered a significant economic boost in 2024. Advertisement The data indicate...

Northrop Grumman inaugurates new facility in West Virginia
Northrop Grumman has opened a new production and assembly centre in Rocket Center, West Virginia, to increase delivery of advanced strike missiles. This new Missile Integration Facility (MIF) marks the latest expansion of the Naval Industrial...

Northrop Grumman Opens New Factory to Expand Missile Making in West Virginia
Northrop Grumman yesterday opened a state-of-the-art production and assembly center in Rocket Center, West Virginia, to scale delivery of advanced strike missiles. The new Missile Integration Facility (MIF) is the latest expansion of the Naval...

Pro wrestling column: With West Virginia his next stop, AEW star Kyle Fletcher relishes opportunities
The last year just might go down as a pivotal period in the career of All Elite Wrestling star Kyle Fletcher. It was last October that he turned his back on friend Will Ospreay to join the Don Callis Family. Known to that point most prominently as...

Morrisey Scores With Energy Plan
It’s been easy over the past nine months to see West Virginia not just falling behind, but getting outmatched at every turn in the “Economic Backyard Brawl” against our neighboring states. But perhaps there is a game plan finally coming together...

W.Va. Agriculture Commissioner Leonhardt works to maintain state’s farming traditions
Photo Courtesy/WV Department of Agriculture PROMOTING FARMING – Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt, right, visits the White Sulphur Springs Farmers Market in August during National Farmers Market Week. GUTHRIE, W.Va. – The farmer is part of...

WVSU Celebrates Two Milestones And Save A Life Day Goes National, This West Virginia Morning
Home » WVPB Podcasts » WVSU Celebrates Two Milestones And Save A Life Day Goes National, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published September 26, 2025 - 9:53 am On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia State University is celebrating 135...

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 9, 2025
Issue 9, 2025 Welcome to our ninth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the rising prevalence and costs of data centers, a contractor licensing issue addressed by the Georgia Court of Appeals in Certain Underwriters v....

New Approach: Pilot Program Helping West Virginia Workers With Child Care
Heather Clark has juggled working full-time for an insurance agency and caring for her young daughter for the past five years. “When you have a kid at home, you can’t answer the phones, and you can’t have that personal interaction,” said Clark,...

Work underway to revitalize former manufacturing facility in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The revitalization of an abandoned manufacturing facility is underway in Huntington. A groundbreaking ceremony Friday at the Black Diamond site in Westmoreland, according to a social media post from the West Virginia...

Devon Dampier, Utah Focused On West Virginia Ahead
SALT LAKE CITY — Kyle Whittingham doesn’t do excuses, but he made it clear Monday: Devon Dampier wasn’t 100% heading into Utah’s matchup with Texas Tech, but he was 100% going to play. The Utes, unfortunately, were unable to protect the home...

Forecasted autumn rainfall promises vivid 2025 fall foliage in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials say West Virginia is on the cusp of one of its most spectacular autumns in years, thanks to a perfect blend of summer rain, crisp mountain nights, and the rolling terrain that makes West Virginia a natural...

BREAKING: West Virginia University sells naming rights to WVU Coliseum
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Some big news was announced by West Virginia University on Thursday, as the school says it has sold the naming rights for the WVU Coliseum to prominent energy company Hope Gas. Hope Gas and WVU have agreed to rename the...

West Virginia's industry leaders try to combat shrinking workforce
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia's workforce is shrinking. Data from the state Chamber of Commerce shows the state has 7,600 less civilian workers than it did last year. Total employment also fell by nearly 5,000 during that period....

For WVU offense, improvement on third down a necessity for better point production
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia will start a different quarterback for the first time in 2025 on Saturday when it welcomes Utah for a 3:30 p.m. matchup at Milan Puskar Stadium. Nicco Marchiol was ruled out Thursday night in an update to the Big...

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Releases Guidance as Drought Conditions Settle in Potomac Highlands
By Stephen Smoot In the winter months, the Potomac Highlands received healthy amounts of precipitation. Heavy rains drenched the region in spring and early summer with little relief. Now “healthy” and “heavy” have petered away to “hardly any.” As...

Reflecting On America’s Founding And School Vaccine Lawsuit Updates, This West Virginia Morning
Home » WVPB Podcasts » Reflecting On America’s Founding And School Vaccine Lawsuit Updates, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published September 25, 2025 - 10:00 am On this West Virginia Morning, there’s renewed attention on the American...

Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 27 in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar will open on Sept. 27. Hunters are encouraged to prepare now by...

While COVID cases increased, West Virginians couldn’t get vaccines as Kennedy’s CDC delayed guidance
Earlier this month, people arrived at pharmacies for their regular COVID-19 shots but were turned away because they didn’t have prescriptions. Cases of COVID-19 were beginning to rise across the state, just as kids were going back to school and...

Construction set to begin for new boat ramp and slips
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sand Creek Marina and Campground is getting an upgrade in Jackson County, West Virginia. “This is a result I wanted to see, and we are finally at the endgame,” Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller said. Miller said they will be...