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Morgantown Conference Highlights Tourism Gains for Local Economy

Morrisey travels to Morgantown to speak at tourism conference, touts $9 billion in economic impact WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Morgantown, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced robust growth in West Virginia's tourism sector, highlighting a $9.

Shepherd University Hosts Opposition to MARL Energy Project

Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house WV Metro News | Sunday, August 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent FirstEnergy open house at Shepherd University, over 100 attendees voiced their opposition to the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a controversial electricity transmission line project slated to span 105 miles

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250 Years of U.S. Army Service

State military leaders past and present mark Army’s 250th birthday WV Metro News | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, military leaders honored the legacy of service during a commemoration in Shepherdstown, highlighting the rich history of local participation in

Impactful U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld Resigns in Wheeling

Ihlenfeld steps down as U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia WV Metro News | Monday, January 20, 2025 By Mike Nolting Bill Ihlenfeld's resignation as U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia marks the end of a notable tenure characterized by significant drug prosecutions and high-profile convictions, including

Riley Moore Appointed to Appropriations Committee in Charles Town

Moore selected to serve on House Appropriations, backs Johnson for speaker for now The Register~Herald | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Mike Nolting Riley Moore, the newly elected Congressman for West Virginia's Second District and current state treasurer, has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee. He expressed

Charles Town's Riley Moore Joins House Appropriations Committee

Moore selected to serve on House Appropriations, backs Johnson for speaker for now WV Metro News | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Mike Nolting Riley Moore, Congressman-elect from Charles Town, has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, expressing his commitment to advocating for West Virginia’s energy economy and securing