West Virginia's Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has undertaken a new project, which will give Shepherdstown just one more attraction to draw in tourism. This coming year, the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown will be working together with the Corporation of …

Bringing new hope to West Virginia

West Virginians have been desperately searching for the means to loosen the grip of the substance abuse epidemic that has plagued us for so long. Perhaps this week’s distribution of the first round of West Virginia First Foundation Initial Opportunity …

Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents

FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available.  Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact …

West Virginia DMV offers digital drivers’ licenses, IDs

A Final Interview with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin

Since his first speech on the Senate floor in February of 2011, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has been committed to finding common ground — so much so, that he is one of few lawmakers who left the Democratic Party to become an Independent. Now, as he prepares …

Committee for West Virginia Gov.-elect Morrisey announces inauguration day events

The inauguration committee for West Virginia Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey has announced a series of public events to mark the occasion next month.  Morrisey, the state’s current attorney general, will be sworn in as the state’s governor Monday, Jan. 13.  …

New era of West Virginia government set to begin

It’s the end of one era and the beginning of another for West Virginia government. The state’s two-term governor, Jim Justice, is set to be sworn in as the state’s next U.S. senator and the current attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, will soon become the …

Virginia Zoo's Newborn Pygmy Hippopotamus Seen in Photos, Video

What's New A Virginia zoo recently welcomed a newborn pygmy hippo, fulfilling the wish of the classic holiday song "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." Why It Matters The Metro Richmond Zoo, the only place in Virginia to see hippos, said …

A hippopotamus for Christmas: Baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

A Virginia zoo is celebrating the arrival of an adorable newborn pygmy hippo who made her debut just before Christmas.  The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris and Corwin at Metro Richmond Zoo on Dec. 9. She's their …

Miniature Golf displays help promote West Virginia coal heritage efforts

FAIRMONT —  Coal Country Miniature Golf in the city of Fairmont tried something new for the holiday season this year. Caroline Davis, executive director of the Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association, said officials created a "winter …