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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Announces 56th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Announces 56th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has opened registration for the 56th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend, also known as Wild Foods Weekend. This event, scheduled for September 11-13, 2026, will take place at North Bend State Park in Cairo, West Virginia. It is recognized as the longest-running event of its kind in the nation, offering guided nature hikes and educational workshops focused on foraging, preparing, and enjoying wild foods. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn plant identification, preparation techniques, and medicinal uses from experts like Bill Beatty, an outdoor education specialist with over 50 years of Appalachian foraging experience, and Dave Hawkins, a Master Herbalist. The weekend also includes a social hour with contests for best wild food, cake, and drink. The event is sponsored by the National Wild Foods Association, the WVDNR, and North Bend State Park, honoring its founder, Edelene Wood, who started the gathering in 1968. While wild edibles are a highlight,...
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West Virginia Sues Pennsylvania Over Energy Credit Sales Law, Citing Commerce Clause Violation

West Virginia Sues Pennsylvania Over Energy Credit Sales Law, Citing Commerce Clause Violation

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission (PUC), alleging that Pennsylvania’s energy credit sales law violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, claims that the Pennsylvania PUC has implemented regulations that effectively block out-of-state electricity generators from selling most types of energy credits into Pennsylvania. According to West Virginia, this action creates an unfair market by preventing interstate competition. Pennsylvania’s law mandates that in-state electric distribution companies and generation suppliers meet alternative energy standards, which they can achieve by acquiring a certain percentage of these energy credits. West Virginia argues that by restricting the sale of these credits primarily to in-state generators, Pennsylvania is unlawfully protecting its own market at the expense of other states.
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Stephen Thomas, Charleston Native, Achieves National Music Chart Success Across Multiple Genres

Stephen Thomas, Charleston Native, Achieves National Music Chart Success Across Multiple Genres

Stephen Thomas, Charleston Native, Achieves National Music Chart Success Across Multiple Genres
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Tanner's Alley Leather Design Studio Celebrates 50 Years in Morgantown

Tanner's Alley Leather Design Studio Celebrates 50 Years in Morgantown

Tanner's Alley Leather Design Studio Celebrates 50 Years in Morgantown
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West Virginia Man Sets State Record by Catching Massive Blue Catfish with Family on Ohio River

West Virginia Man Sets State Record by Catching Massive Blue Catfish with Family on Ohio River

West Virginia Man Sets State Record by Catching Massive Blue Catfish with Family on Ohio River
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Secures $1 Million for Pennsboro and Ritchie County Water Project

Congressman Riley M. Moore Secures $1 Million for Pennsboro and Ritchie County Water Project

Congressman Riley M. Moore has presented a check for $1 million to support the Bonds Creek Water Project in Pennsboro and Ritchie County. These funds, secured through his work on the House Committee on Appropriations, are designated to address critical water quality and supply issues in the region. The project aims to remove toxins, including arsenic, from the water supply and strengthen the overall water infrastructure, ensuring reliable water service for residents. Congressman Moore emphasized that no one in the 21st century America should contend with arsenic in their water and expressed his commitment to bringing federal resources to West Virginia to deliver clean water to communities. This investment is intended to improve overall water quality and supply, providing a more reliable system for the affected residents.
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Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to Host Free Dolly Parton Celebration with Movie Screening and Musical Tribute

Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to Host Free Dolly Parton Celebration with Movie Screening and Musical Tribute

Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to Host Free Dolly Parton Celebration with Movie Screening and Musical Tribute
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Kanawha Valley Sports Practices Altered Due to Unseasonably Hot Temperatures

Kanawha Valley Sports Practices Altered Due to Unseasonably Hot Temperatures

Kanawha Valley Sports Practices Altered Due to Unseasonably Hot Temperatures
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Severe Weather Strikes U.S. and Pacific Territories in Summer 2026

Severe Weather Strikes U.S. and Pacific Territories in Summer 2026

The summer of 2026 has seen a series of severe weather events across the United States and its Pacific territories. In northeastern Wisconsin, a powerful tornado struck the Fox Valley area on July 27, causing significant damage to over 2,300 properties and leaving 30,000 residents without power. Meanwhile, the Northern Mariana Islands were devastated by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April, with winds reaching 150 mph, resulting in 17 fatalities and prolonged power outages. In Spokane, Washington, wildfires destroyed 719 homes and displaced thousands, while West Virginia faced widespread flooding in mid-August, prompting a statewide emergency declaration. Catholic Charities has been actively involved in disaster response, providing housing, financial aid, and other support to affected communities.
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FirstEnergy Foundation Allocates $1.1 Million to Combat Hunger in West Virginia and Maryland

FirstEnergy Foundation Allocates $1.1 Million to Combat Hunger in West Virginia and Maryland

The FirstEnergy Foundation has announced its largest-ever investment in hunger relief, distributing $1.1 million to 43 food banks and pantries across West Virginia and Maryland. This initiative, part of a broader $5 million regional effort supporting 140 hunger relief organizations across six states and Washington, D.C., aims to provide approximately 3.3 million meals in these two states. The grants are being awarded during National Hunger Action Month, observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity. According to Feeding America, over 1.2 million people in West Virginia and Maryland, including more than 354,000 children, face food insecurity, exacerbated by high food costs and economic pressures. Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland, emphasized the critical role of these organizations in meeting growing needs. The funding will support both established and first-time grant recipients, including major food banks and smaller community pantries.
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Former Morgantown Jewelry Store Owner Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Schemes

Former Morgantown Jewelry Store Owner Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Schemes

Lisa Morehead, the former owner of Masman Jewelers in Morgantown, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three to 30 years in prison for eight counts of felony fraudulent schemes. The sentencing took place in Monongalia County Circuit Judge Michael Simms’ courtroom. Judge Simms imposed three consecutive 1-10 year sentences, with the remaining five sentences to be served concurrently. In addition to the prison term, Morehead has been ordered to pay over $200,000 in restitution to her victims. Morehead was initially indicted on more than 20 counts of fraudulent schemes before ultimately accepting a plea agreement for the eight felony charges. One specific investigation detailed a victim consigning a Rolex watch valued at $13,000 to Masman Jewelers. Morehead paid the victim $2,000 of the $11,700 owed, failing to pay the remaining $9,700. Police indicated that this victim was among more than 20 individuals who either entrusted money or property to Masman Jewelers and never received their due before the store clo...
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91-Year-Old Dale Sanders Reclaims Record as Oldest Appalachian Trail Hiker

91-Year-Old Dale Sanders Reclaims Record as Oldest Appalachian Trail Hiker

Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old hiker known by his trail name 'Grey Beard,' has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the entire 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail. Sanders began his journey on September 6 in West Virginia and finished on Monday atop Mount Katahdin in Maine. Despite falling 71 times during his trek, including six hard falls that led to a brief hospitalization for a pinched nerve, he persevered. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all sections of the trail within a year, allowing for pauses. Sanders previously set the record in 2017 at age 82, which was later surpassed by M.J. Eberhart, 83, in 2021.