The Greenbrier Enters New Era as Kennedy Lewis Takes 51% Control in $500 Million Deal

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s most recognizable landmarks is entering a new era after the Justice family and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management completed a roughly $500 million joint venture that gives the New York investment firm controlling interest in The Greenbrier. Kennedy Lewis now holds

New $70 Million Airport Expansion Set to Open in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — One of North Central West Virginia’s largest transportation and economic development projects is preparing to open next week as the new passenger terminal at the North Central West Virginia Airport reaches the finish line. The airport will open the new terminal to the community during a

Public Voting Underway for Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight Ahead of Miss Teen USA Competition

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight is preparing to represent West Virginia on the national stage later this month, and Mountain State supporters have an opportunity to help send her directly into the semifinals at Miss Teen USA. Knight, the reigning Miss West Virginia Teen USA, is competing in

Harrison County State of Emergency Extended Through Sept. 19 as Flood Recovery Continues

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County will remain under a state of emergency through Sept. 19 as recovery work continues following the severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia beginning July 21. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that Harrison is one of 12 counties where the emergency declaration will be

101st State Fair of West Virginia Opens in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s largest annual traditions is back as the State Fair of West Virginia opened Thursday for 10 days of agriculture, food, carnival rides and a packed lineup of live entertainment. The 101st State Fair of West Virginia runs Aug. 13 through Aug. 22

WVU Great Pat McAfee Defends Trump Appearance as Backlash Grows

GENEVA, Ohio — Former West Virginia University football standout and one of ESPN’s most prominent personalities, Pat McAfee, is defending his appearance alongside President Donald Trump at this week’s Patriot Games after the event generated significant reaction and criticism online. McAfee greeted Trump after the president arrived in Ohio

West Virginia Governor Unveils 20-Year Plan for Data Center Development

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia legislative leaders unveiled a new 20-year framework Tuesday aimed at making the state a major destination for data centers while establishing protections for electric ratepayers, water resources and communities where projects could be built. Morrisey was joined by Senate President

Birdie Bash Tops $20,000 Goal, Raises More Than $23,000 for United Way

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Sixteen local golfers battled the clock, the course and some uncooperative weather Tuesday to raise more than $23,000 for the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties. The 2026 Birdie Bash was held Aug. 11 at Bridgeport Country Club, with eight two-person teams taking part

CKB Sets Grand Opening for New Passenger Terminal After Years of Development

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A yearslong effort to transform the North Central West Virginia Airport will reach a major milestone next week as the airport opens the doors of its new passenger terminal to the community. The airport will hold a public grand opening celebration Monday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.

Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship Brings West Virginia Students From Idea to Action

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Around 50 high school students from across West Virginia spent 10 days this summer doing something Marshall University President Brad Smith had challenged them to consider before they ever arrived on campus: looking at problems around them and thinking about how they could solve them. “If you&

Flock Safety Debate Moves to State Capitol as West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Privacy Concerns

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The growing debate over Flock Safety cameras has reached the West Virginia State Capitol, where lawmakers are beginning to consider how the increasingly popular law enforcement technology should be used and what protections may be needed for the public. The Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization spent

Miss West Virginia Visits Stonewood as Firefighter’s Festival Crowns 2026 Royalty

STONEWOOD, W.Va. — Newly crowned Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Romanek made a stop in Harrison County last week, helping Stonewood celebrate a new group of local royalty during the Stonewood Firefighter’s Festival Children’s Pageant. Romanek served as emcee for the July 31 pageant at the Stonewood Volunteer Fire