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Mannington Middle School and Historic Sites Named Endangered

Mannington Middle School and Historic Sites Named Endangered

2025 'Endangered Properties' list now includes state's oldest public school Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has included three sites on its 2025 Endangered Properties list, highlighting the oldest still-operating public school in the state, the Mannington

Shepherdstown, Clarksburg, and Bluefield Theaters Join Historic Trail

Shepherdstown, Clarksburg, and Bluefield Theaters Join Historic Trail

'Remarkable theaters': West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail adds four new stops Charleston Gazette-Mail | Saturday, January 11, 2025 By Rick Steelhammer The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has included four historic theaters to the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail, signifying a vibrant cultural update for towns like Shepherdstown, Clarksburg,

Hoppy Kercheval's Broadcasting Journey from Summit Point

Hoppy Kercheval's Broadcasting Journey from Summit Point

Hoppy Kercheval: Change is perpetual (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Hoppy Kercheval Hoppy Kercheval reflects on his unexpected entry into the radio news industry beginning in 1974, driven by his aspirations inspired by the vibrant disk jockeys of his youth. Growing up on a dairy farm near

Impact of LNG Export Policies on Charles Town Residents

Eric Engle: Getting West Virginia out of the sacrifice zone (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Eric Engle In an opinion piece published by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle discusses a recent Department of Energy report that outlines the negative financial impacts of increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Local Organizations Address Opioid Crisis with $10.4M Grants

WV First Foundation gives $10.4M to 38 grant recipients; here are the details Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 By Sierra Marling The West Virginia First Foundation awarded $10.4 million in Initial Opportunity Grants to 38 organizations, aiming to tackle the opioid crisis. Among the recipients, local entities

Goldman Sachs Program Graduates First West Virginia Small-Business Owners

Goldman Sachs Program Graduates First West Virginia Small-Business Owners

A 'mini-MBA': 26 WV small-business owners complete Goldman Sachs program Charleston Gazette-Mail | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Maggie Susa On December 13, 2024, approximately 20 small business owners from West Virginia celebrated their graduation from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. This 12-week educational initiative, aimed

Examining Elon Musk's Conflicts of Interest with Federal Advisory Roles

Eric Engle: People need to know about Musk's conflicts of interest (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Eric Engle In a recent piece published by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, George Chidi critically examines Elon Musk's proposed 'Department of Government Efficiency,' highlighting significant conflicts