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Local Leaders Secure U.S. Attorney Roles Amid Senate Vote

West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic Senate vote, three West Virginians, including state Sen. Mike Stuart from Kanawha County, were confirmed for federal positions, taking a significant step during a

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen Amid Shutdown

W.Va. first in nation to reopen national parks West Virginia Press Association | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia has become the first state in the nation to reopen its national parks, specifically the New River Gorge National Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, following a

Local Organizations Shine at WV Tourism Achievement Awards

West Virginia Department of Tourism Announces 2025 Almost Heaven Achievement Award Winners West Virginia Press Association | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the 2025 Governor’s Conference for Tourism at the Morgantown Marriott, the West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrated the achievements of various organizations and individuals, including

Shepherdstown Community Unites to Support Local Library

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain West Virginia Press Association | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, a committed group of community members formed the Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle in 2017 to bolster local library funding amid uncertainties in federal support. Under the leadership

Weirton Transit and Housing Authority Brace for Federal Shutdown Impact

Local agencies, governments dealing with federal shutdown West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The federal government shutdown, which began recently, is already affecting local agencies in the area, including Weirton's public transit service and the Wheeling Housing Authority. Despite having some funds available,

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite in Protest Against Historical Exhibit Cuts

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration’s actions regarding historical exhibits West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, residents of Harpers Ferry and neighboring communities gathered in solidarity to protest against the actions of the Trump Administration regarding historical

CTUB Secures Exclusive Water Service Rights for Development Near Charles Town

CTUB wins territory dispute with American Water; PSC judge: contested development ‘exclusive’ to CTUB West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) achieved a significant win in its territorial dispute with West Virginia American Water regarding water service for a mixed-use