Unleashing degrowth in West Virginia

Nearly 20 years ago, the book “Unleashing Capitalism: Why Prosperity Stops at the West Virginia Border and How to Fix It” was released by Russ Sobel, who was then an economics professor at West Virginia University. The book argued that if West Virginia …

West Virginia tourism officials expect strong summer travel season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby said she expects summer travel to West Virginia to continue last year’s trend, especially in state parks. Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of WV Dept. of Tourism “We’re seeing people want to escape …

28 Boy Scouts, parents rescued from a West Virginia riverbank

Rescue teams safely transported 30 Boy Scouts to safety, according to the Capon Bridge Volunteer Fire Department. GREAT CACAPON, W.Va. — Dozens of Boy Scouts and some parents were rescued from the Cacapon River in West Virginia on Saturday after the troop…

Wyoming County man honored in West Virginia Voters Hall of Fame for 50 straight elections

MATHENY — A Wyoming County man has been recognized as the county’s first recipient of the West Virginia Voters Hall of Fame Award after voting in 50 consecutive elections. Kermit “Dutch” Short received the honor during a presentation at his home in Matheny …

West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office moving to a new location on June 1

Charleston, WV (WOAY) The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is preparing for a move to a new location at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Charleston beginning June 1.   Officials say phones will be down and internet access limited on May 28 and 29.   …

West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Racing fans and families are invited to a full day of nostalgia and local motorsports history during the West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival at Pennsboro Speedway. The festival will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:30 …

Northbound lanes of West Virginia Turnpike in Fayette County closed due to crash

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 on the West Virginia Turnpike in Fayette County are closed following a tractor-trailer crash, according to WV511. The crash was reported near mile marker 60. Officials said the northbound …

America at 250: State of West Virginia born amid chaos of the Civil War

Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series of stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of communities where Ogden Newspapers, parent company of The Winchester Star, has newspapers, as well as the role many of those …

Teen sailor killed aboard USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor identified after 82 years through DNA analysis

Mom of three allegedly murdered by man who lured her to West Virginia with job offer

A Virginia mother of three was allegedly lured to her death by a man she was romantically involved with, who dangled a job offer that convinced her to uproot her life and move more than 100 miles to West Virginia. Angel Whitaker, 37, left her Bristol, Va …