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PEIA finances stable heading into next fiscal year

Local News June 26, 2026

CHARLESTON - The financials of the health insurance benefit for West Virginia public workers appears to stable heading into the next fiscal year. Members of the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board met Thursday afternoon for its regular meeting, with members attending in person at PEIA's Kanawha City headquarters and virtually. The PEIA Finance Board received a report on PEIA's most recent financial statements as of the end of April, detailing the health of the program over the last 10 months of fiscal year 2026. PEIA Director Brent Wolfingbarger told board members ...

26,000 students apply for the Hope Scholarship

Local News June 26, 2026

CHARLESTON– State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, announced 26,617 students have applied for full-funding for the Hope Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Using the latest application data available, the estimated cost of the initial application period for the program for the 2026-2027 school year is currently $155 million. The estimated cost will continue to increase throughout the year as applications are received for reduced funding amounts. “We are so excited to welcome thousands of new families into the Hope ...

Fourth of July parade planned in Elkins

Local News June 25, 2026

ELKINS — Downtown Elkins will come alive on July 4 as it joins other communities across the nation in celebrating America 250 and the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Elkins Fourth of July parade is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m., and is ...

Man charged after boy injured in wreck

Local News June 25, 2026

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man is facing felony charges after a motorcycle accident in which a 10-year-old was injured. David Charles Blagg, 31, of Buckhannon, has been charged with child neglect with serious injury, leaving the scene of a serious injury, and altering registration, all ...

Local agencies to receive grant funding

Local News June 25, 2026

CHARLESTON – Several agencies operating locally will receive funding through more than $700,000 in grant announcements this week. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the $701,410 in grant funding to “strengthen services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking in rural communities across West Virginia,” according to a press release from Morrisey's office. "Every West Virginian deserves to live free from violence and abuse, regardless of where they call home," Morrisey said in the release. "These grants help ensure victims ...

Community Calendar

Communities June 25, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. TUTORING: Kump Education Center is offering a four-week summer tutoring program. Any elementary aged student who needs help with reading is welcome. There is a cost. Students will meet with individual tutors one hour each week, through July 15. Call 304-801-3372 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Assembly of God will host The Lord is My Shepherd ...