West Virginia Department of Health Outlines Key Public Health Achievements for 2025
Charleston, West Virginia; December 23rd, 2025 The close of the calendar year brought a formal accounting of progress, as the West Virginia Department of Health released an update detailing its major achievements throughout 2025, documenting efforts that shaped public health delivery, preparedness, and oversight across the state. According to the department’s official update, 2025 was…
Five WVU Medicine Skilled Nursing Units Receive Federal Recognition for Quality Care
Morgantown, West Virginia; December 22nd, 2025 Within the steady rhythm of daily care, where progress is measured not in headlines but in patient recovery and consistency, five skilled nursing units within WVU Medicine have been formally recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for meeting established federal quality standards. The recognition, announced through…
WVU Commencement Opens a New Chapter as Graduates Celebrate Under New University President
Morgantown, West Virginia; December 22nd, 2025 The voices of graduates, families, and faculty filled the Coliseum as West Virginia University marked commencement with a ceremony that carried both ending and beginning in equal measure. Degrees were conferred, traditions upheld, and a new university president stood at the center of a moment meant to be remembered.…
Christmas Day Weather in Upshur County: Why Forecast Confidence Remains Measured Despite Strong Signals
Buckhannon, WV; December 22nd, 2025 As Christmas Day approaches, many residents across Upshur County have seen forecasts suggesting temperatures well above seasonal norms, with some outside voices even floating highs into the mid to upper 60s; while such numbers understandably catch attention, a closer look at the atmospheric setup shows why official forecasts, and our…
A Small Pause at Year’s End; Governor Morrisey Extends Christmas Holiday for State Employees
Charleston, West Virginia; December 20th, 2025 As the final workdays of the year approach and offices across West Virginia begin to slow, Governor Patrick Morrisey moved to give state employees something increasingly rare in modern public service: time. According to an official announcement from the WV Office of the Governor, Governor Morrisey has granted state…
Governor Morrisey Announces New Appointments to the Office of General Counsel
Charleston, West Virginia; December 18th, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced several new hires within the Office of General Counsel, expanding the legal leadership team that supports the executive branch of West Virginia’s state government, according to an official release from the WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. The announcement outlines the appointment of attorneys…
Attorney General McCuskey Leads Multistate Coalition Defending Children and Religious Freedom
Charleston, West Virginia; December 18th, 2025 West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey is leading a multistate coalition aimed at defending the rights of children and protecting religious freedom, according to an official announcement released by the OFFICE OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL. The announcement states that Attorney General McCuskey, alongside attorneys general from…
West Virginia Defends Save Women’s Sports Act Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Charleston, West Virginia; December 17th, 2025 West Virginia has formally carried its defense of the Save Women’s Sports Act to the highest court in the nation, as Attorney General JOHN B. MCCUSKEY filed a legal brief with the UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, arguing that the state’s law is constitutional and consistent with long-standing principles governing…
Governor Morrisey Details Measurable Progress and Ongoing Reform in West Virginia’s Child Welfare System
Charleston, West Virginia; December 17th, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday presented an extended update on what his administration described as measurable and sustained progress within West Virginia’s child welfare system, outlining statistical improvements, operational reforms, and proposed legislative actions aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable children while reducing long standing systemic strain. Speaking at…
A Message to Our Readers: Growth, Gratitude, and a Sustainable Path Forward
Hello, readers, I just wanted to take the time to thank each and every one of you, again, for your loyalty and readership; I see that we have quite a dedicated and widespread readership and that means more than what words can express. Our numbers (in total as gathered yesterday, Dec 15th at 12am)…
West Virginia Buck Harvest Totals Decline in 2025 Compared With Prior Seasons, WVDNR Data Show
Charleston, West Virginia; December 16th, 2025 Official harvest data released by the WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES show that hunters harvested fewer antlered deer during the 2025 traditional buck firearms season than in each of the two previous years, according to preliminary figures collected through the agency’s electronic game check system. The WVDNR reported…
What the Record Shows; A Review of First-Hand Filings in the West Virginia American Water Rate Case
Charleston, W.Va.; December 16th, 2025 A review of first-hand regulatory records related to the proposed West Virginia American Water rate increase shows a process that is, at this stage, procedural in nature, without any formal characterization of public sentiment, opposition, or support contained within the official filings themselves. Based solely on documents filed directly with…
Upshur County Weather Outlook
Buckhannon WV, December 16th, 2025 Winter conditions are expected to continue across Upshur County on Tuesday, with cold temperatures and lingering snow remaining a factor through the day. Recent observations indicate snow depth across the county remains just over five inches, with the snowpack showing signs of compaction rather than melt. Surface and ground temperatures…
West Virginia Weather Outlook
Buckhannon WV; December 16th, 2025 West Virginia will see a cold but relatively quiet weather day on Tuesday as high pressure remains in control across much of the eastern United States. Skies across the state are expected to range from mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with no organized storm systems moving through the region. Widespread…
Cold, Wind, and Slick Roads Likely to Persist Across West Virginia Today
Buckhannon, WV; December 15th, 2025 As the day gets underway, cold winter conditions are likely to persist across much of West Virginia, with limited improvement expected through the afternoon. Cold air remains established near the surface, and existing snowpack in parts of the state is expected to continue influencing temperatures and road conditions. Morning temperatures…
Upshur County Morning Weather Report
Buckhannon, WV; December 15th, 2025 Upshur County begins the day under firm winter conditions following a night of strong radiational cooling, reinforced by snow cover and cold-soaked ground. Early morning conditions favor very slow warming, with surface temperatures lagging well behind any modest air-temperature recovery. Temperatures Morning lows across Upshur County are likely in the…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Grows Brighter and Greener as New Telescope Images Track Its Approach
Washington, D.C.; December 13th, 2025. New telescope imagery released by federal space agencies confirms that Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object ever observed passing through our solar system, is becoming progressively brighter and exhibiting an increasingly green hue as it continues along its trajectory; the observations come directly from spacecraft and ground-based survey…
Clarksburg Water Board Awarded Work Zone Sign Package to Improve Highway and Worker Safety
Clarksburg, West Virginia; December 13th, 2025. The Clarksburg Water Board announced that it applied for and was awarded a Work Zone Sign Package valued at $3,500 through THE WEST VIRGINIA LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, a statewide safety initiative designed to improve conditions for roadway workers and motorists during active work zones. According to the Water…
Fairmont’s Hometown Holiday Celebration and Feast of the Seven Fishes Bring Community Together Downtown
Fairmont, West Virginia; December 13th, 2025 Downtown Fairmont welcomed residents and visitors this weekend as the Hometown Holiday Celebration and the Feast of the Seven Fishes officially opened, marking the start of a seasonal tradition centered on food, local vendors, and community gathering. The events are organized and hosted by Main Street Fairmont, which coordinates…
Snow Targets Northern and Central West Virginia as Winter Weather Focuses Along the I-64 Corridor and Northern Panhandle
Charleston, West Virginia; December 13th, 2025. West Virginia moved into an active winter weather pattern late Friday night and early Saturday as a snow-producing system tracked along a southerly route through the Ohio Valley, placing much of the state under official winter weather alerts issued by the U.S. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, with the highest confidence…
West Virginia Supreme Court Takes Direct Control of Vaccine Exemption Case With Statewide Implications
Charleston, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025 The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has formally granted a motion for direct review in a legal challenge involving school vaccination requirements and religious exemptions, assuming immediate jurisdiction over the case and removing it from the standard appellate path. By granting direct review, the Court has elected…
Proxy Advisor Oversight Moves Through Securities Fraud Rules, ERISA Fiduciary Duty, and FTC Authority, With the White House Framing the Target as Foreign Owned Firms Steering Retirement Linked Votes
Washington, D.C.; December 12th, 2025. The evening feature here begins with the primary record you dropped, the EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET, because that document, identifies the alleged problem, identifies the market actors being criticized, and identifies the legal direction of travel: the proxy advisor layer is…
Upshur County Sheriff’s Department Releases October Activity Report Listing Arrests and Charges Across County
Buckhannon, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department has released its October 2025 Monthly Activity Report, listing individuals charged during the month with a range of alleged offenses, according to an official document issued by the department’s Law Enforcement Division under the authority of Sheriff J.M. Coffman. The report, presented on official…
Winter Weather Advisories and Watches Posted for Parts of West Virginia, With Broader Cold and Snow Signals Across the Appalachian Belt
Charleston, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025. Federal weather forecasters have issued winter weather advisories and watches for portions of West Virginia heading into the weekend, while signaling a broader pattern of snow, mixed precipitation, and sharply colder temperatures affecting much of the Appalachian region, according to first-hand forecast products issued by the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…
Governor Morrisey Confirms State Employee Pay Raises Will Be Included in 2026 Budget Proposal
Charleston, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed this week that his upcoming budget proposal will include pay raises for West Virginia state employees, according to an official announcement released by the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA. The confirmation came as part of the administration’s early outline of priorities for the…
Federal Court Sentences Hancock County Man To Seventy Eight Months For Methamphetamine Trafficking
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA; December 12thA resident of Hancock County has been sentenced to federal prison following a lengthy investigation and prosecution that traced the movement and distribution of methamphetamine within the Northern District of West Virginia. The official announcement from the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE reported that Lawrence James Reagan age forty of Weirton…
This Day in History, December 12th, 627 AD
The Battle of Nineveh On December 12th, 627 AD, the Eastern Roman emperor Heraclius stood with his soldiers upon a cold and fog-covered plain near ancient Nineveh. Before him lay the army of the Sasanian Persian Empire, commanded by the experienced general Rhahzadh. For nearly twenty-five years, the two empires had fought a destructive war…
Upshur County Residents Alerted To False Jury Duty Calls After Sheriff Issues Warning
BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIA December 12thThe UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE issued a public notice that described a series of fraudulent calls circulating through the county in recent days. Several citizens reported receiving telephone calls in which the caller claimed that the individual had missed jury duty and now faced a citation or an arrest warrant. According…
National Weather Service Issues Updated Winter Storm Guidance For Central Appalachia As Regional Systems Strengthen Into The Weekend
Washington, D.C., December 11th, 2025.A series of federal weather statements issued by THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE provides updated guidance for Central Appalachia as a developing winter system approaches the region. The advisory material, released across multiple forecast offices, records expected snowfall totals, timing windows, wind conditions, and the possibility of hazardous travel as colder air…
Scientific Studies Examine How Introduced Honeybee Colonies Influence Wild Bumblebee Foraging and Habitat Use
Dublin, Ireland, December 10th, 2025.A growing body of ecological research has documented the ways in which introduced or transported honeybee colonies, often brought into landscapes for seasonal flowering events, exert measurable influence on the behavior, body size, and abundance of native wild bees. Newly published work from THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B has…
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