City to close N. Kanawha Street on Wednesday

John Emerson Davidson, 96, of Hacker Valley, and formerly of Buckhannon, died June 30, 2026, at his home. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and camping.

WVDOT is hosting public workshops and a virtual meeting to review and comment on the draft 2027–2032 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, outlining planned federal transportation funding and projects.

Former refugee and longtime WVU international student advocate Doina Jikich has created a scholarship to help international students thrive.

West Virginia is under a heat advisory through Friday night, with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index values reaching 105. Experts urge residents to watch the “real feel,” limit strenuous activity, and take extra precautions for kids, older adults, and outdoor workers.

West Virginia public schools are closing fast, with consolidations forcing students to take long bus rides and families to make tough choices.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is granting state employees a half-day holiday starting noon Thursday, July 2, to kick off the Independence Day weekend and join America250 celebrations across West Virginia.