CHARLESTON — Upshur County Commissioner Kristie Tenney has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Governor's Mountaineer Spirit Award, officials announced. The County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) announced in a press release on Thursday that Tenney had been ...
Submitted photo The People's Choice award was won by Kay Wayts for her 'Visitor from Heaven" quilt. BUCKHANNON — Over 400 people enjoyed the colorful quilts and other items at the Strawberry Festival Quilt Show held May 14 through 16th at the Rockefeller Centerin Buckhannon. The winners for each category include: Best in Show – Delighting in Americana by Sherri Shreves Judge’s Choice – Vintage Sampler by Donna Pettit People’s Choice – Visitor from Heaven by Kay Wayts Queen’s Choice – Delighting in Americana by Sherri Shreves King’s Choice – ...
GRANVILLE – The party began in the second inning Saturday, just seconds after Ben Lumsden sent a 362-foot defining statement into the visitor’s bullpen for a three-run home run. It was a celebration that stretched well beyond the confines of Kendrick Family Ballpark and well beyond ...
CHARLESTON - A federal class action lawsuit filed during the administration of former governor Jim Justice challenging the condition of West Virginia's foster care system is alive again following a ruling Thursday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a 2025 judgment issued by U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin dismissing a class-action lawsuit brought in 2019 on behalf of thousands of foster children in West Virginia. "Because federal courts not only have the authority, but also a duty, to remedy systemic constitutional rights violations, we ...
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. PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will have their monthly luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. today, at the Steer Steakhouse restaurant. All members and guests are welcome. For additional information, reservations or cancellations call Carole Helmick at 304-614-0359. ANNUAL GREAT YARD SALE: Tyrand Ministries will be holding its Annual ...
CHARLESTON – West Virginia and the United Arab Emirates have something in common – both are known for their fossil fuels, coal and oil respectively. But a West Virginia native who made his career as an energy reporter believes the Mountain State can learn from the UAE’s clean energy ...
