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New course debuts at Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-Marathon

August 23, 2026

Recent studies rank West Virginia as one of the most stressful states in the nation

August 22, 2026

Miniature golf course reopens in Princeton with dinosaurs, restaurant

August 22, 2026

The 101st-annual State Fair of West Virginia is underway; here’s what you need to know

August 21, 2026

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Photo by Mary Everett | West Virginia residents wait in line outside of the new Kroger Marketplace at Park Place during the grand opening in South Charleston on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

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‘This is my new Kroger:’ Customers react to new South Charleston Kroger Marketplace

By Amanda Larch HinchmanFor HDMedia Brands like Carhartt, Hot Wheels and KitchenAid can all be found alongside grocery staples at...

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W.Va. Governor’s Office disappointed in ruling pausing SNAP waiver banning soda purchases

By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – The office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey expressed disappointment in...

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W.Va. lawmakers urge Capito, Justice to support ending greyhound racing; Ohio County lawmakers oppose greyhound racing prohibitions

By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – Several Republican members of the West Virginia Legislature are...

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Bluefield loosens fireworks restrictions for America 250 celebration

By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — With the big America 250 celebration at Lotito Park now less than...

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Program providing free children’s beds adds Wood to counties served

By Staff ReportsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Parkersburg – Wood County is the latest county in West Virginia reached...

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Bluefield working to get splash pad improvements ready for July 4th celebration

By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — Planning for the big America 250 celebration at Bluefield’s Lotito Park is...

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New reports: WV at higher devastation risk under Trump decade after 2016 flood

By Mike TonyFor HDMedia Tuesday marks 10 years since floodwaters devastated West Virginia, leaving 23 dead and displacing more than...

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Capito: Senate should have final say over final Iran agreement

June 22, 2026

By Steven Allen Adams For The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday that...

Photo by Steven Allen Adams | Leadership West Virginia Executive Director Jen Willits (left) and Deputy Director Jessica Robinson (right) are in their second year guiding the program through its 35th year.

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Moving West Virginia Forward: Leadership West Virginia continues work to inspire love for the Mountain State

By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Leadership West Virginia continues work to inspire love for the Mountain...

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At Fort Gay PK-8 in Wayne County, it’s not the destination, it’s the (Jersey) Journey