3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (360+ words) By Jennifer Hevey, BBG Folk Reporter The PSC (Public Service Commission) of West Virginia will hold a public hearing later this month regarding House Bill 2014 – otherwise known as the “Certified Microgrid Program” – a widely debated piece of legislation passed during…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (483+ words) The City Council also discussed the Greenmont Neighborhood Project, the upcoming Urban Bow Hunt, and a $4.6 million water project. Next, Rick Bout provided details about the upcoming Urban Bow Hunt happening from September 5 through December 31. This is the 16th year the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (656+ words) WV State Superintendent Michele Blatt defended Kanawha County’s special education re-entry protocol while working to revise parent notification letters. By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch This article was originally published by West Virginia Watch, an independent, nonpartisan news service…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (483+ words) The Bluefield State University Board of Governors voted to withdraw Dr. Darrin Martin’s contract extension over severe financial and operational concerns. By Matthew Young, BBG On a day when Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) visited Bluefield State University to discuss…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1212+ words) Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms. This article was originally published by Real WV. Donate Here. By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. – While fairgoers lined up to eat steak sandwiches…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1191+ words) Culturefest returns to Princeton, WV Sept. 8–13 featuring global artists, school workshops, and 4 days of free live music, art, and food in the Grassroots District. PRINCETON, W.Va. — Culturefest returns to Mercer County September 8–13, bringing music, art, storytelling, and cultural experiences…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1007+ words) Charleston-born artist and educator Della Hardman taught at West Virginia State before building an enduring cultural legacy in Oak Bluffs. The Charleston-born artist and educator left her mark at West Virginia State University and in Oak Bluffs. Her story connects…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (842+ words) McDowell County’s Farm to Families program provides 50 vulnerable households with $40/week in locally grown produce, tackling food deserts and economic equity. “A lot of the beneficiaries of this program are Black families. This is helping to overcome – for lack of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (300+ words) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield State University students Gabrielle Justice and Danaye Walters have been selected to serve as NASA West Virginia Space Grant Ambassadors for the 2026–2027 academic year. Justice and Walters were chosen from a strong statewide pool of applicants. As…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (885+ words) “We have transparency and term limit bills waiting to be heard. This is what this body is going to consider?” The Aug. 3 Charleston City Council meeting began on a high note, celebrating George Washington High School’s baseball team for capturing…...