September 2026

West Virginia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to become the sixth state participating in the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative, creating an opportunity for nuclear energy investment, advanced manufacturing and thousands of Read More

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice is seriously considering a 2028 Republican primary challenge against West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, potentially setting up a major fight within the state GOP. Read More

Debra Stalnaker Riddlebarger, age 76 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday evening, September 5, 2026 at the home of her son, Sam Loria in Kingwood, WV.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Debra Read More

Michael Collins, age 65 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Michael Collins.  Condolences may be Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced more than $81 billion in new private-sector investments in West Virginia during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit at The Greenbrier. Read More

West Virginia has prevailed in its legal challenge to a New York law that sought to impose financial penalties on energy producers for greenhouse gas emissions, marking the first successful challenge to the legislation, state Attorney General J.B. Read More