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Ruby Sets Standard for West Virginia
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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During June’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism by Gov. Patrick Morrisey after having already served in that...
Tourism: Ruby’s performance inspires confidence
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Editorial - Graphic Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) During last week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of...
Gasoline prices tumble for Fourth of July car travel
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — In West Virginia, the average price for gasoline is five cents lower this week at $3.113 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. In Parkersburg the average price is...
West Virginia Coffee Festival Pours Community and Flavor Into First-Ever Event
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as caffeine enthusiasts from across the state gathered Saturday at Valley Park for the first annual West Virginia Coffee Festival. For Bethany Lewis, it was more than just a cup of joe—it was a...
Mudslide Strands Thousands Overnight on West Virginia Turnpike, Sparks Outrage
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
Thousands of drivers found themselves trapped for more than eight hours overnight Friday on a remote stretch of the West Virginia Turnpike, after a mudslide caused by heavy rain clogged a storm drain and flooded the northbound lanes. The traffic...
W.Va. Medicaid Advocates Visit Congress And Nonprofit Relieves Medical Debt, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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June 30, 2025
Home » W.Va. Medicaid Advocates Visit Congress And Nonprofit Relieves Medical Debt, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published June 30, 2025 - 10:19 am On this West Virginia Morning, Congress is reviewing a bill that would significantly cut...
The 12 oldest towns in West Virginia that still exist
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present incorporated communities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling before the...
Thousands of motorists stranded for up to eight hours after heavy rains trigger mudslides in West Virginia
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
West Virginia baseball transfer portal tracker
On3
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June 29, 2025
With the regular season wrapped up, the transfer portal is heating up across the country, including at West Virginia. Several players have entered the portal, which lets other schools reach out about possible transfers. WVSports.com will be...
West Virginia mudslide strands thousands on highway for over 8 hours
CBS News
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Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding and...
Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than eight hours
News Tribune - Missouri
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June 29, 2025
Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...
The 11 oldest towns in West Virginia that still exist
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present incorporated communities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling before the...
The Mountain State's first settlements: the 10 oldest towns in West Virginia
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present municipalities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling towns before the 1800s....
West Virginia Lawmakers Kick Off Interim Meetings with Tourism and Economic Development Focus
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 28, 2025
Lawmakers gathered at Stonewall Resort in Lewis County on Sunday to begin three days of legislative interim meetings, with a spotlight on two major priorities: boosting tourism and rethinking economic development. Tourism Department Shows Strong...
Wren Baker Speaks Out On Changes In College Athletics
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker answers questions during a news conference, June 26, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File) MORGANTOWN — The truth, according to Wren Baker, the West Virginia University athletic...
The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers
The Travel
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June 29, 2025
America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...
West Virginians may have been exposed to measles within past 8 days
WDTV 5 - West Virginia
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June 28, 2025
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Public health officials believe that West Virginia residents may have been exposed to measles within the last week. The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has been notified of a confirmed case...
AP News: Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than 8 hours
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...
West Virginia health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport
Lootpress - West Virginia
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June 27, 2025
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has issued a health alert following a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday,...
Mudslide strands thousands on mountainous West Virginia highway for more than 8 hours
CNN
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June 28, 2025
AP — Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...