West Virginia faces a growing shortage of attorneys for court-appointed cases as demand rises and retirements loom. A new Supreme Court commission report outlines policy recommendations to preserve access to justice statewide.
Virginia Elva Cadd, believed to be West Virginia’s oldest living citizen, celebrated her 107th birthday. The Kanawha Valley native remains active and independent at Harmony at Southridge.
Fairmont State launches Fall Welcome and First Flight Aug. 12-15, offering events, workshops, peer mentors and campus resources. The initiatives aim to help new students build connections, confidence and a sense of belonging before classes begin.
WVU engineering student Izaak Whetsel earned a Boren Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan. He hopes the immersive experience will support his goal of developing software and hardware for spacecraft and robots at NASA.
Just over 500 of West Virginia’s limited-edition America’s 250th anniversary license plates remain at select DMV offices. The patriotic plate costs an extra $10 and honors those who served while showcasing iconic state scenery.
WVU innovation leader Erienne Olesh now leads RETI, a 60-plus-partner Appalachian coalition backed by up to $321 million. The initiative aims to strengthen America’s energy future and build a regional innovation economy through advanced manufacturing.
Cleanup and monitoring continue at the Parkersburg fire site. Agricultural sampling found no contaminants in residential water and only low levels in soil, produce, vegetation and honey, with no results exceeding federal action levels.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3 million grant to WV VOAD to aid disaster recovery and unmet needs. The funding follows his southern West Virginia tour highlighting water, bridge and other infrastructure challenges.
Jawbone Park and North Buckhannon Riverfront Park will reopen September 4 after extensive cleanup, sanitation and safety checks following July flooding. The reopening restores two key gathering spaces in time for Labor Day weekend.
Upshur County residents should report flood-related stream blockages to the Tygarts Valley Conservation District. Crews need owner permission to enter private property and can address natural waterways, but not culverts or other man-made drainage structures.
