Navigating Crime Challenges and Historical Riches in West Virginia’s Cities
Understanding the Complex Factors Behind Crime in West Virginia’s Cities Navigating Challenges: Strategies for Enhancing Safety in West Virginia’s Vulnerable Communities According to SouthWestJournal,
Aspiring Marion County writers take part in 40th Annual Young Writers Day in Charleston
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the EdVenture Group and the University of Charleston hosted
How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march?
Last Saturday the white supremacists came to town. While many in Charleston were attending the YWCA’s annual Race to End Racism, the group, wearing khaki pants and hats, some carrying
Democratic gubernatorial candidate in West Virginia wants voters to decide on abortion laws
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Democratic West Virginia gubernatorial candidate and Huntington Mayor Steve Williams wants voters to decide on the legality of abortion in the state. Williams wants Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) to include an abortion bill in the ...
Local nonprofit gets visit from Equal Employment Opportunity commissioner
Students and team members at West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) in Morgantown were visited by Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently, […]
Two power companies file with PSC over fuel, vegetation costs
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power announced Wednesday the submission of Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) and Vegetation Management Program (VMP) filings to the Public Service Commission of
West Virginia DMV offers several convenient ways to renew vehicle registrations
It's that time again. It's time to renew your West Virginia vehicle registration. The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will send you a registration renewal reminder postcard 60 days before your registration expires.
West Virginia Office of Energy now accepting applications for Clean Energy Innovation Fellow
The West Virginia Department of Economic Development and West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) have been selected to host a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy Innovation Fellow. The program supports critical energy organizations by embedding graduate students or working professionals as subject matter experts to complete pre-identified projects of strategic importance to
Obituary: Marks, Bryson Cole
Bryson Cole Marks gained his angel wings on May 1, 2024, at the age of 19 months, after a short battle for his life in the hospital CAMC-Women’s and Children’s. Bryson was born in Charleston, WV, on September 7, 2022, to parents Tim and Jaylen Jarvis Marks.
WV IJDC announces $14.2 million in funding for sewer and water projects around state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $14.2 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on May 1. Details for the projects include: Ravencliff McGraws Saulsville (RMS ...
Kanawha County holds Exceptional Springs Games in Charleston for students with special needs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Special needs students from across Kanawha County were in Charleston Friday to put their athletic skills to the test. Kanawha County Schools held their annual Exceptional Spring Games at Laidley Field.
More than $14 million announced for projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $14 million was announced for projects in the Mountain State. $14.2 million was announced by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council for water and sewer projects in West Virginia. Nearly $19 million ...
Raleigh County leads the state in Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner traveled to Raleigh County to present five high schools with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement. Jennings
Young writers to be celebrated Friday in Charleston
If you can read, you can learn. Teachers, in general, love saying that. English teachers, however, love attaching another sentence to the adage. Reading, they’ll say, is […]
West Virginia charter school board to accept federal grant applications (copy)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board has been given the green light from the federal government to begin accepting grant applications from charter schools across the
Guest editorial | Does W.Va. need another ‘businessman’ governor?
The following editorial appeared in the Charleston Gazette Mail. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Times-News.
April 2 storm cost Appalachian Power $30 million, utility will seek recovery over several years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The April 2 storm that included 10 tornadoes in West Virginia cost Appalachian Power at least $30 million. Company spokesperson Karen Wissing said they’re still totaling up the final numbers but it was one of the worst hits to the system since $70 million in damages from the 2012 Derecho and Superstorm Sandy.
Tucker says FAFSA state of emergency is helping students pay for college
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice’s state of emergency ... Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker “That action allowed 4,700 students in the state of West Virginia to automatically get scholarships and grants that they deserved,” HEPC Chancellor Dr. Sarah ...
Governor Justice celebrates millions in revenue for the month of April for the state of West Virginia
Governor Jim Justice recently announced the revenue collections for the Mountain State. The revenue for the month of April alone reached to a $114.5 million surplus with total revenue collections in general being at $634.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.