Agency LMC in Elkins wins three Telly Awards
Agency LMC earned three 2026 Telly Awards, including Gold for a Davis & Elkins College nursing campaign and two Silver honors for Grant County Bank business spotlights.
Secretary of State officially launches WV Certified Veteran-Owned Business Program in Huntington
West Virginia launched a statewide certification program to recognize and promote veteran-owned businesses. Certified companies can display an official logo and join an online directory, helping consumers support veteran entrepreneurs.
New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood behind the headlines
Girl Scouts’ new State of the Girl report reveals a fuller picture of girlhood in America: real challenges like loneliness and body image pressures alongside confidence, ambition and resilience.
West Virginia unveils new dates for dove, woodcock and rail hunting seasons
West Virginia has set 2026-27 seasons and bag limits for mourning dove, woodcock, snipe and rails. Hunters need a valid HIP card; Stonewall Jackson WMA special-permit applications are due Aug. 1.
WVDOH awards contract to renovate Braxton County rest area
WVDOH awarded Paramount Builders a $21 million contract to renovate the Servia rest area on I-79 in Braxton County, adding a new building, water tank, and utility lines. The project was among 20 construction contracts awarded from the June 9 bid letting.
Local corporations step up to fund student-focused initiatives at Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University received $30,000 from the FirstEnergy and EQT foundations to support STEM summer camps and its Student Professionals Corps, expanding affordable career-readiness and college-access opportunities for West Virginia students.
Bonnie’s Buses to offer mammograms in Rock Cave, Martinsburg, West Milford, Ivydale and Mill Creek
Bonnie’s Bus will offer 3D mammograms and breast care education Aug. 11-14 in Rock Cave, Martinsburg, West Milford, Ivydale and Mill Creek. Free screenings are available for eligible uninsured West Virginia women age 40 and older.
Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure and jobs
WVU, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will lead a $321 million Appalachian energy innovation hub focused on AI, grid security, storage and advanced manufacturing. The initiative could create 21,000 jobs, 150 startups and $1 billion in regional growth.
West Virginia Hospital Association releases 2025 workforce report
West Virginia hospitals employ more than 54,000 people, but nursing vacancy and turnover rates remain high. WVHA’s 2025 report finds staffing has improved since 2022 and highlights initiatives supporting recruitment, retention, safety and well-being.
LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Buckhannon, Summersville and Philippi
LUCAS will offer low-dose lung cancer screenings in Buckhannon Aug. 14, Summersville Aug. 12 and Philippi Aug. 13. Appointments require a physician’s order and must be scheduled at least 14 days ahead.
