West Virginia.
state of the United States of America
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 732
What's happening
Active this week
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A nor'easter caused widespread coastal flooding and power outages affecting Atlantic City, Nova Scotia, and West Virginia.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit was filed against major oil and gas producers in Boulder County, West Virginia.Well supported6 reports
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Nscale is developing data center campuses in West Virginia and Norway, and Nvidia is an existing investor in the company.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers debate public school funding issues, representing West Virginia interests.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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West Virginia's state education system funding is being challenged regarding its constitutional adequacy.Some support1 report
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West Virginia is hosting a statewide reading challenge to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton.Some support1 report
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Both West Virginia and Ohio are facing high student debt burdens, according to reports from WalletHub.Some support2 reports
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In West Virginia, county election staffing needs are being overseen by the state, where local offices employ both Democratic and Republican poll workers.Some support1 report
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West Virginia is attracting major companies like Toyota, Google, and Nscale to establish operations in the state.Some support1 report
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Anthropic is building a gigawatt-scale facility in West Virginia, backed by funding and chip provisions, while also filing for an IPO on the NYSE.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A State of Emergency was declared in Boone and Lincoln Counties, West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Governor Patrick Morrisey focused on workforce development and economic growth in West Virginia.Well supported6 reports6 developments inside
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Toyota established a massive manufacturing plant in West Virginia, with Patrick Morrisey and Rosier involved.Some support1 report
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Benefit reductions to the Social Security program are causing major economic pressure on residents in South Carolina, West Virginia, Vermont, and Mississippi.Some support1 report
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In West Virginia, WVPB is a network, Ryan Weld has written a history of Wellsburg, and Shepherd University supports news bureaus in the state.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Flooding in West Virginia led to a state of emergency declaration and heavy river damage in Pond Fork.Some support1 report
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A podcast is currently touring various locations across West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Governor announced funding through a state program in West Virginia.Well supported15 reports6 developments inside
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Kayla Kessinger was appointed as the Tourism Secretary for West Virginia.Well supported7 reports
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A regional economic outlook event was held in West Virginia, featuring Wheeling University, WVU, and sponsors like WesBanco.Some support1 report
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Wetzel County is located within the state of West Virginia, and WVU medicine serves the surrounding areas.Some support1 report
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Patrick Morrisey announced state funding for infrastructure improvements in Wheeling and West Liberty, West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Legislative changes in West Virginia have increased student eligibility requirements for the Hope Scholarship Program.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Wes Holden sought to improve the lives of residents in West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Brooke County is undertaking a road paving project that has received legislative funding and spans the state line into Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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The economic activity in the Ohio River Valley is being driven by both West Virginia and Ohio, with support from entities like Nucor and SBA.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Change provides school-based health centers in West Virginia, supported by a state program and Governor's grant discussions.Some support1 report
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Brooke County is located in the state of West Virginia.Some support5 reports
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The CHAMP system is handling state vehicle services in West Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois.Some support1 report
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The Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia provides the setting for an event involving Red Oak.Some support1 report
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Flood damage is currently being assessed in affected counties in West Virginia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A sign welcoming visitors from Ohio to West Virginia was installed.Some support1 report
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West Virginia manufacturers are producing parts for the Artemis 2 rocket.Some support1 report
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Nextera is involved in a transmission line project running from Pennsylvania through West Virginia to Virginia.Some support1 report
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West Virginia seeks a nuclear waste repository in Nevada, with Monongalia County represented by Evan Hansen.Some support1 report
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Manufacturing jobs are moving across the WV/KY border, and the WV Chamber highlighted low workforce participation.Some support2 reports
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West Virginia announced a tourism economic boom in the state.Some support5 reports
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Donnie Smith, a longtime beekeeper, resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Humphrey led a local Improvement Company, and the entity Virginia was named after West Virginia.Some support1 report
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A resilience project involving communities across Appalachia partners with the Aspen Institute.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Natural resources and energy potential in West Virginia are attracting new businesses.Some support1 report
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A lottery franchise debut draws attention to wealth risks in West Virginia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Credit rating agencies assessed the creditworthiness of West Virginia state bonds, influenced by lottery revenue increases from online gaming.Some support1 report
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Randolph County Board of Education released schools from emergency status and swore in Lambert as the new superintendent.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The state government in West Virginia utilized the Secretary of State's office.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The election process in West Virginia was impacted by federal court rulings, involving Chief Election Officer Kris Warner.Some support1 report
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Regional service organization in West Virginia relies on local support.Some support4 reports
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Various educational institutions in West Virginia are hosting or participating in Governor's Schools and Honors Academies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A scholarship recipient from West Virginia, Massey, wanted to teach at his alma mater, Sherman High School.Some support1 report
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An upcoming international water access project is underway, involving the construction of rainwater processing systems and providing technical clean water solutions.Some support1 report
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State programs in West Virginia are helping youth aging out of foster care, amid disagreements over service expansion.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The WVU Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, has appointed Will Green as its interim President and CEO to advance healthcare in West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Brian Helton pushed legislation in West Virginia on September 15, 2026, to reinstate the death penalty.Some support1 report
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City National Bank is expanding its services, providing banking and waste management services across West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia.Some support1 report
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The EPA is citing a Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia, while the Center for Biological Diversity criticizes the resulting EPA rollback.Some support1 report
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Kibar Americas acquires a former plant site affiliated with a Turkish company near Istanbul, while Fairmont is the county seat of Marion County, West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Ribfest was held in Huntington, West Virginia.Some support2 reports
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A Marshall University graduate was mentioned alongside a general observation about local manufacturers competing with foreign imports in West Virginia.Some support2 reports
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West Virginia University is expanding its services, initially operating in West Virginia, with future goals including a presence in Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Epsilon Energy Ltd. holds acreage in key shale formations across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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What's reaching West Virginia
Recent events traced to West Virginia, step by stepAround West Virginia this week
News at the entities that move West Virginia most-
Patrick Morrisey StructuralPatrick Morrisey announced funding for local infrastructure projects in New Cumberland, WV.Moves West Virginia
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Riley Moore StructuralA proposed bill has been introduced by Riley Moore to regulate data center construction in Morgantown.Moves West Virginia
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White House StructuralDemands for lower interest rates are being followed, complicated by the current labor market rebound.Moves West Virginia
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Jim Justice StructuralWhile the Hoke Run battlefield is in Berkeley County, Moore introduced a bill affecting counties in West Virginia.Moves West Virginia
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National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves West Virginia
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves West Virginia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 732, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Greenbrier County Structural
Greenbrier County is geographically and politically located within the boundaries of West Virginia.
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Fayette Structural
Fayette is a county administratively located within the borders of West Virginia.
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Patrick Morrisey Structural
Patrick Morrisey holds the executive office of Governor of West Virginia, exercising formal authority and setting state policy.
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Pleasants County Structural
Pleasants County is a governmental subdivision located within the borders of West Virginia.
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Shelley Moore Capito Structural
Shelley Moore Capito serves as a U.S. Senator representing the political and economic interests of West Virginia.
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Kris Warner Structural
Kris Warner serves as the Secretary of State and chief election officer for the state of West Virginia.
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Kayla Kessinger Structural
Kayla Kessinger holds the appointed office of Tourism Secretary for the state of West Virginia.
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West Virginia House of Delegates Structural
The House of Delegates functions as the formal legislative body through which the state exercises its governing powers and enacts laws.
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Scott Varner Structural
Scott Varner holds the office of Treasurer for the state of West Virginia.
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PJM Interconnection Structural
PJM Interconnection's energy production and grid operations are functionally dependent on facilities and infrastructure located within West Virginia.
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Scott Adkins Structural
Scott Adkins holds the official capacity of WV WorkForce Commissioner for the state of West Virginia.
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Riley Moore Structural
Riley Moore serves as the elected representative for the state of West Virginia in the U.S. Congress.
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White House Structural
The state of West Virginia relies on the executive action of the White House to secure federal disaster aid.
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Brooke High School Shared context
The school operates under the legal and geographic jurisdiction of the state of West Virginia.
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Anthony Fauci Transactional
West Virginia's Attorney General issued a subpoena to Anthony Fauci.
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Evan Hansen Structural
Evan Hansen serves as a political representative for Monongalia County within the governmental structure of West Virginia.
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Jim Justice Structural
Jim Justice's political and professional identity is functionally rooted in and actively represents the interests of West Virginia.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court formally reviews and weighs laws and regulations originating from West Virginia.
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HOPE Scholarship Structural
The state of West Virginia provides the necessary legal, financial, and operational framework for the HOPE Scholarship program to exist and function.
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Vernon Criss Structural
Vernon Criss serves as the representative for the 12th district in the West Virginia state legislature.
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United States Department of Energy Structural
West Virginia is under evaluation by the DOE as a potential host site for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
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Google Structural
Google is establishing and operating data center projects in West Virginia, supported by local energy and state tax incentives.
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senate Structural
The state of West Virginia incorporates a state Senate as a core component of its legislative government.
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Ohio Operational
The states are functionally linked through shared regional risks, cross-border economic dependencies, labor markets, and policy coordination.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues official weather advisories, warnings, and forecasts specific to the geographic area of West Virginia.
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Kentucky Operational
The states are linked through shared environmental risks, joint legal challenges, and mutual economic and operational pressures.
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Tom Takubo Structural
Tom Takubo holds a formal elected office within the governmental structure of West Virginia.
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West Virginia University Structural
WVU maintains formal partnerships and provides technical assistance and research services to the State of West Virginia.
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Anitra Hamilton Structural
A serves as a representative of B in the state legislature.
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Department of Education Structural
The Department of Education manages the state school aid funding formula that governs education in West Virginia.
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SBA Structural
The authority and mandate of the SBA are formally established and derived from the West Virginia Legislature.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's policies and executive actions significantly determine West Virginia's economic development, resource allocation, and state operational environment.
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Department of Human Services Structural
The Department of Human Services operates as a state agency within West Virginia, administering public services and government programs.
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board of education Structural
The board of education operates under the legal jurisdiction and authority of the state of West Virginia.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA provides disaster assistance and conducts damage assessments in West Virginia, which formally appeals and utilizes FEMA's data for federal aid.
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Dawson Structural
Dawson is currently incarcerated in a facility located within the borders of West Virginia.
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Ben Queen Shared context
Ben Queen holds elected office as a state legislator and Senate Majority Whip within the political structure of West Virginia.
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Lando Structural
The state provides tax credits and financing for a project located in the state.
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Lewisburg Shared context
Lewisburg is geographically located within the borders of West Virginia and serves as a host location for state functions.
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Trulieve Structural
Trulieve operates as a medical marijuana business whose function is dependent on the regulatory and geographic framework of West Virginia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
45 events- A nor'easter caused widespread coastal flooding and power outages affecting Atlantic City, Nova Scotia, and West Virginia.
- Nscale is developing data center campuses in West Virginia and Norway, and Nvidia is an existing investor in the company.
- West Virginia's state education system funding is being challenged regarding its constitutional adequacy.
- West Virginia is hosting a statewide reading challenge to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton.
- Both West Virginia and Ohio are facing high student debt burdens, according to reports from WalletHub.
- In West Virginia, county election staffing needs are being overseen by the state, where local offices employ both Democratic and Republican poll workers.
- West Virginia is attracting major companies like Toyota, Google, and Nscale to establish operations in the state.
- Anthropic is building a gigawatt-scale facility in West Virginia, backed by funding and chip provisions, while also filing for an IPO on the NYSE.
- A State of Emergency was declared in Boone and Lincoln Counties, West Virginia.
- Toyota established a massive manufacturing plant in West Virginia, with Patrick Morrisey and Rosier involved.
- Benefit reductions to the Social Security program are causing major economic pressure on residents in South Carolina, West Virginia, Vermont, and Mississippi.
- Flooding in West Virginia led to a state of emergency declaration and heavy river damage in Pond Fork.
- A podcast is currently touring various locations across West Virginia.
- A regional economic outlook event was held in West Virginia, featuring Wheeling University, WVU, and sponsors like WesBanco.
- Wetzel County is located within the state of West Virginia, and WVU medicine serves the surrounding areas.
- Patrick Morrisey announced state funding for infrastructure improvements in Wheeling and West Liberty, West Virginia.
- Wes Holden sought to improve the lives of residents in West Virginia.
- Brooke County is undertaking a road paving project that has received legislative funding and spans the state line into Pennsylvania.
- Change provides school-based health centers in West Virginia, supported by a state program and Governor's grant discussions.
- The CHAMP system is handling state vehicle services in West Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois.
- The Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia provides the setting for an event involving Red Oak.
- A sign welcoming visitors from Ohio to West Virginia was installed.
- West Virginia manufacturers are producing parts for the Artemis 2 rocket.
- Nextera is involved in a transmission line project running from Pennsylvania through West Virginia to Virginia.
- West Virginia seeks a nuclear waste repository in Nevada, with Monongalia County represented by Evan Hansen.
- Manufacturing jobs are moving across the WV/KY border, and the WV Chamber highlighted low workforce participation.
- West Virginia announced a tourism economic boom in the state.
- Donnie Smith, a longtime beekeeper, resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Humphrey led a local Improvement Company, and the entity Virginia was named after West Virginia.
- A resilience project involving communities across Appalachia partners with the Aspen Institute.
- Natural resources and energy potential in West Virginia are attracting new businesses.
- Credit rating agencies assessed the creditworthiness of West Virginia state bonds, influenced by lottery revenue increases from online gaming.
- The state government in West Virginia utilized the Secretary of State's office.
- The election process in West Virginia was impacted by federal court rulings, involving Chief Election Officer Kris Warner.
- Regional service organization in West Virginia relies on local support.
- A scholarship recipient from West Virginia, Massey, wanted to teach at his alma mater, Sherman High School.
- An upcoming international water access project is underway, involving the construction of rainwater processing systems and providing technical clean water solutions.
- The WVU Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, has appointed Will Green as its interim President and CEO to advance healthcare in West Virginia.
- Brian Helton pushed legislation in West Virginia on September 15, 2026, to reinstate the death penalty.
- City National Bank is expanding its services, providing banking and waste management services across West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia.
- The EPA is citing a Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia, while the Center for Biological Diversity criticizes the resulting EPA rollback.
- Kibar Americas acquires a former plant site affiliated with a Turkish company near Istanbul, while Fairmont is the county seat of Marion County, West Virginia.
- Ribfest was held in Huntington, West Virginia.
- A Marshall University graduate was mentioned alongside a general observation about local manufacturers competing with foreign imports in West Virginia.
- Epsilon Energy Ltd. holds acreage in key shale formations across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
August 2026
4 events- Lawmakers debate public school funding issues, representing West Virginia interests.
- Kayla Kessinger was appointed as the Tourism Secretary for West Virginia.
- Flood damage is currently being assessed in affected counties in West Virginia.
- West Virginia University is expanding its services, initially operating in West Virginia, with future goals including a presence in Pennsylvania.
July 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- A lawsuit was filed against major oil and gas producers in Boulder County, West Virginia.
- Governor Patrick Morrisey focused on workforce development and economic growth in West Virginia.
- In West Virginia, WVPB is a network, Ryan Weld has written a history of Wellsburg, and Shepherd University supports news bureaus in the state.
- Governor announced funding through a state program in West Virginia.
- Legislative changes in West Virginia have increased student eligibility requirements for the Hope Scholarship Program.
- The economic activity in the Ohio River Valley is being driven by both West Virginia and Ohio, with support from entities like Nucor and SBA.
- Various educational institutions in West Virginia are hosting or participating in Governor's Schools and Honors Academies.
- State programs in West Virginia are helping youth aging out of foster care, amid disagreements over service expansion.