Black History Month 2026 offers a chance to look at the impact Black Americans have made on our lives, and a special chance to reflect on an event that has been a part of the nation’s calendar for 100 years. “A Century of Black History Commemoration” is the theme that has been selected ...

Been stuck in the house for a while? Made one last run at the big box store before the snow, ice and frigid temperatures hit and haven’t spent an extra dime since? One day, we will be through this arctic spell. We’ll need to venture out and do a little shopping. Maybe we’ll just be ...

How many of us regularly see social media posts and advertorials touting something along the lines of the top hidden gems to retire to in West Virginia? They’re everywhere. And most seem to be aimed at luring non-West Virginians to a few select locations after their retirement. But what if ...

West Virginians got a horrific reminder last week of the depth from which those trying to reform the work of the state Department of Human Services are trying to climb, with news that on Feb. 15, 2025, 11-year-old Miana Moran of Taylor County died in a case that has led to murder charges for ...

The state taking over local school districts, such as what happened recently in Hancock County, has become more common in West Virginia in recent years. With the state’s takeover of Hancock County Schools, there are now 10 county school districts out of the state’s 55 that are under some ...

The City of Weirton is taking another step in its efforts to address blight and encourage new development in the city, although we imagine not everyone will be happy with this approach. As part of its regular meeting earlier this month, Weirton Council unanimously approved the first reading ...