Stonewall Resort announces Independence Day weekend celebration featuring fireworks, live music and new lake experience

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced more than $17 million in Economic Enhancement Grants for sewer expansions and drinking water upgrades in Mason, Morgan and Wood counties.

More than 1,000 West Virginia youths — over half middle schoolers — connected with WVU this spring through Extension-led school visits, campus tours, immersion experiences and statewide events across 40+ counties.

The 2026 West Virginia Largest Yard Sale returns Aug. 7-8, with more sellers expected and new participation in Webster County. Registration is open through July 26, and a digital-only map goes live July 31 to help shoppers plan their routes.

Buckhannon City Council voted to make Colonial Arts Center programmer Bryce O’Loughlin a full-time city employee as his expanding music and media work pushed his hours up.

WVDOH crews are digging out and rebuilding washed-out roads and bridges after late June floods, including major damage on James Branch Road near Wharton in Boone County.

WVDEP and WVDOH will honor Adopt-A-Highway volunteers at a daylong appreciation event August 1, 2026, at Lakeview Golf Resort in Morgantown, with lunch, activities, awards and a Volunteer of the Year announcement. Register by July 10.