August 2026

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is sharing developments that artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to spend approximately $45 billion over six years for computing capacity at Nscale’s flagship West Virginia data center campus. Read More

A public exchange between Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) and U.S. Sen. Jim Justice (R) has renewed tensions between the two West Virginia Republicans and fueled speculation that Justice could challenge Morrisey for governor in 2028. Read More

State Sen. Tom Willis (R) said restoring manufacturing jobs to the Northern Panhandle and across the state would be a top priority if elected to the U.S. Senate, delivering the remarks outside Historic Independence Hall in downtown Wheeling. Read More

A 14-year-old boy was flown to Morgantown for treatment Monday afternoon after falling from a downtown Clarksburg parking garage, authorities said. Read More

On Monday, Former Del. Elliott Pritt pleaded “not guilty” to federal charges accusing him of child sexual exploitation, coercion of a child under 18, and witness tampering. Read More

Perry Long, age 95 years, a resident of Ellamore, WV, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 in the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins. Read More

Betty Jean Hinchman, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Beverly, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  Our loving mother and grandmother will be deeply missed as she entered her eternal home. Read More

The Town of Thurmond is seeking pro bono legal representation to challenge the National Park Service’s plans to demolish historically significant structures in the New River Gorge community. Read More

West Virginia is committing another $145 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure as state officials seek to address aging utility systems and accelerate projects across the state. Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million state investment Tuesday to help launch construction of the more than $25 million Wheeling Gateway Center, a tourism development expected to attract 175,000 visitors annually and support 87 permanent jobs. Read More