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Full Archive →- 10:42 AMWest VirginiaHow West Virginia Communities Are Planning for the Next Decade— Statewide
- 10:21 AMWest VirginiaBroadband Crews Push Into West Virginia's Hardest-to-Reach Counties— Rural West Virginia
- 10:00 AMWest VirginiaNew Data Shows Uneven Population Shifts Across West Virginia— Statewide
- 9:39 AMWest VirginiaState Expands Veterans Services Outreach in Kanawha Valley— Charleston
- 9:18 AMWest VirginiaState Reviews Severe Weather Response After a Difficult Storm Season— Statewide
- 8:57 AMWest VirginiaWest Virginia Colleges Navigate a Shifting Enrollment Landscape— Morgantown
- 8:36 AMWest VirginiaState Agencies Report Persistent Staffing Shortages in Key Roles— Charleston
- 8:15 AMWest VirginiaChild Care Access Remains a Barrier to Work Across West Virginia— Statewide
- 7:54 AMPoliticsState Leaders Review Infrastructure Priorities for Rural Communities— Charleston
Across West Virginia
Reporting from every region of the Mountain State.
West VirginiaCharleston
State Agencies Report Persistent Staffing Shortages in Key Roles
PoliticsCharleston
State Leaders Review Infrastructure Priorities for Rural Communities
PoliticsCharleston
Lawmakers Weigh Whether a Special Session Is Needed This Fall
PoliticsCharleston
Governor's Office Signals Early Priorities for Next Year's Budget
Business & EconomyCharleston
Charleston Sees Renewed Interest in Downtown Office Space
TechnologyCharleston
New Cybersecurity Training Program Aims to Fill Statewide Workforce Gap
Politics
Full Section →Policy Brief
What Happened
Lawmakers and local officials are examining roads, broadband, water systems, and public services as they set infrastructure priorities for the year ahead.
Who Is Affected
Charleston residents and local officials tracking the outcome of this decision.
What Happens Next
West Virginia Report will continue following this story as it moves through the next stage of review.
Business & Economy
Full Section →The industries, employers, and local businesses shaping West Virginia.
Legacy IndustriesEmerging EconomySmall BusinessWorkforceHousing
Economy Brief
A Parkersburg-area manufacturer plans to add production lines and dozens of jobs, part of a broader pattern of industrial investment along the Ohio River corridor.
West Virginia Report tracks employment, investment, and industry shifts across the state’s legacy and emerging sectors.
Local Business Profile
Huntington Hospital System Adds Jobs With Facility Expansion
A major Huntington-area healthcare employer is expanding outpatient capacity, adding clinical and support positions as regional demand for services grows.
New River & Environment
Water, land, communities, and the future of the Mountain State.
Beckley
New River Communities Balance Conservation and Economic Growth
Local leaders are examining how tourism, infrastructure, public access, and environmental protection can coexist as visitation to the New River Gorge continues to climb.
Communities
Local life, public institutions, and the people shaping West Virginia towns.
Travel
Beyond the Bridge
Harpers Ferry
A Walk Through Harpers Ferry's Historic District
Beckley
Planning a Visit Around the New River Gorge's Signature Overlooks
Wheeling
Tracing the National Road Through Wheeling's Historic Core
Rural West Virginia
Planning a Highlands Trip to West Virginia's High-Elevation Backcountry
Travel Notes
- Mountain roads climb quickly — check elevation and weather before a fall or winter drive.
- Small-town main streets often close early; plan dinner stops before 8 p.m.
- Cell coverage thins out in the highlands. Download maps before you leave town.
- State park visitor centers are a reliable source for current trail and road conditions.
Beauty & Wellness
Care, standards, and local service.
Morgantown
What West Virginia Customers Expect from Modern Beauty and Wellness Businesses
Customers increasingly expect transparent pricing, cleanliness, and respectful communication from local beauty and wellness businesses, according to consumer feedback gathered across the state.
Charleston
Charleston Nail Salons Navigate Updated State Sanitation Standards
Charleston-area nail salons are adjusting to updated state cosmetology board sanitation guidance, with most owners saying the changes formalize practices already in place.
Jun 16, 2026
Huntington
Huntington Spas Move Toward Upfront Pricing After Customer Complaints
Several Huntington-area spas have revised their pricing menus after fielding customer complaints about add-on charges disclosed only at checkout.
Jun 15, 2026
Beckley
Barbershops Across Southern West Virginia Face a Worker Shortage
Barbershop owners in the southern coalfields say a shrinking pipeline of licensed barbers is making it difficult to keep up with demand.
Jun 14, 2026
Morgantown
Morgantown Sees a Wave of New Independent Fitness Studios
A wave of new independent fitness studios has opened in Morgantown over the past two years, reflecting broader demand for specialized, small-group fitness options.
Jun 13, 2026
Sports
Full Section →
Morgantown
WVU Football Enters Fall Camp With Questions on the Offensive Line
West Virginia's football program opens fall camp with a nonconference schedule that offers a chance to settle lineup questions before conference play begins.
Huntington
Marshall Basketball Retools Roster Ahead of New Season
Beckley
Beckley-Area High School Football Programs Build on Last Season's Playoff Run
Martinsburg
Eastern Panhandle Racetrack Draws Visitors and Local Debate
Sample Data — Illustrative Only
- Mountaineers 27, Visiting Rivals 20 (Final)
- Herd 14, Regional Opponent 10 (Final)
- State Class AAA Semifinal — Saturday, 7:00 PM
Arts & Culture
Music, dining, festivals, and the creative life of West Virginia.
Huntington
A Long-Running Radio Institution Returns to Huntington for a Homecoming Taping
Wheeling
Wheeling Heritage Festival Expands Its Music Lineup for a Second Year
Charleston
Charleston's Monthly Gallery Walk Draws Growing Crowds Downtown
Upcoming
- Aug 15Capitol Street Art WalkCharleston
- Aug 23Morgantown Songwriters SeriesMorgantown
- Sep 06Mountain Stage HomecomingHuntington
- Sep 20Wheeling Heritage FestivalWheeling
Second Reading
Opinion & Analysis
Broadband Access Is a Rural Equity Issue, Not Just an Infrastructure Line Item
Treating rural broadband purely as an infrastructure project misses how deeply connectivity now shapes access to healthcare, education, and work across West Virginia.
Thomas Reyes, Opinion Contributor · May 31, 2026
West Virginia's Workforce Problem Is Really Several Different Problems
Thomas Reyes, Opinion Contributor
What Gets Lost When a Small West Virginia Town Loses Its School
Thomas Reyes, Opinion Contributor
West Virginians Deserve a Clearer View Into How Bills Actually Get Decided
West Virginia Report Editorial Board, Editorial
West Virginia Archive
Reporting from every region of the Mountain State.
- How West Virginia Communities Are Planning for the Next Decade
- Broadband Crews Push Into West Virginia's Hardest-to-Reach Counties
- New Data Shows Uneven Population Shifts Across West Virginia
- State Expands Veterans Services Outreach in Kanawha Valley
- State Reviews Severe Weather Response After a Difficult Storm Season
- West Virginia Colleges Navigate a Shifting Enrollment Landscape
- State Agencies Report Persistent Staffing Shortages in Key Roles
- Child Care Access Remains a Barrier to Work Across West Virginia
- State Leaders Review Infrastructure Priorities for Rural Communities
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