Category: West Virginia News

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging West Virginians to ring bells in unison at noon on July 4 to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

Woodlands Development and Lending has named McLain Saba deputy director and Lena Huynh business services manager, strengthening its push for community-based economic development and sustainable housing in North Central West Virginia.

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.

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.

WVU Medicine’s new Lung Nodule Clinic aims to cut long waits for biopsies so lung cancer can be diagnosed and treated sooner, when survival odds are higher.

West Virginia and Pennsylvania second and third graders will learn science through hockey in the Pittsburgh Penguins Science Champions program, launching this fall with a focus on under-resourced Appalachian schools.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled West Virginia’s full America250 celebration lineup, led by a four-day Capital City Celebration July 2–5 at the State Capitol.

WVDNR has released its 2026-2027 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary, detailing season dates and rule updates to sustain wildlife and support West Virginia’s outdoor traditions.

Explore notable June 28 to July 4 moments in West Virginia history, from Dallas Cowboys great Chuck Howley and singer Bill Withers to the opening of Watoga State Park and the authorization of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.