West Virginia concludes FY 2026 with $370 million revenue surplus
West Virginia closed FY 2026 with $5.693 billion in General Revenue Fund collections—$370 million (7%) above estimates — capped by a strong June that beat projections by $57 million.
Category: West Virginia News
Band submissions now open for Rock the Roost 2027 music festival at Fairmont State University
Band submissions are open for Rock the Roost 2027, a full-day Appalachian music festival and battle of the bands on June 12, 2027, at Fairmont State University.
Spark! Imagination and Science Center to host Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days in October
Spark! Imagination and Science Center in Morgantown will host Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days Oct. 9–18, 2026, with two weeks of crafts, games, and a themed photo backdrop.
As West Virginians struggle with rising electric bills, here are four ways lawmakers could help bring relief
West Virginians are facing electric bills that have risen more than 50% in a decade, driven in part by reliance on aging coal plants. Lawmakers may not abandon coal soon, but they could still ease costs by subsidizing low-income bills and ramping up energy-efficiency investments.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed wildlife disease management changes
West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources is seeking public comment through July 27 on a proposed legislative rule change to its Wildlife Disease Management regulations.
Morrisey appoints Daniel Linville as director of special projects
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed former Delegate Daniel Linville as director of special projects to help advance key administration initiatives.
Stonewall Resort to host two-day bourbon and culinary experience featuring 2XO and Gallo pairings
Stonewall Resort hosts a two-night bourbon and culinary experience July 15–16, 2026 on Stonewall Jackson Lake, pairing premium 2XO pours with live music, bonfires and elevated dining.
WVDNR stocked 54 ponds and lakes with channel catfish
WVDNR stocked channel catfish in 54 West Virginia ponds and lakes during the weeks of June 22 and June 29. Anglers can check stocking updates at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking or call 304-558-3399, and anyone 15+ must carry a WV fishing license and ID.
Scoop, there it is! WVU software engineering student turns a mobile app assignment into sweet success
WVU MS in Software Engineering student Jeremy Bliner turned a mobile app assignment into a real product for Flo’s Premium Ice Cream, complete with cross-platform support, data security, and smart design.
Former WVU college basketball player charged with defrauding victims of $2.2 million
Former college basketball player and Estonian national Kerr Kriisa was arrested on five federal wire fraud counts, accused of using fake identities and urgent family crises to swindle nearly $2.2 million from multiple victims. Prosecutors seek forfeiture as the FBI investigates.
