Proposed repeal of Roadless Rule could open Monongahela roadless areas to logging

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia’s national forests draw visitors for their trails, wildlife and scenic views. A proposed repeal of the federal Roadless Rule could allow more road construction and logging in areas that are currently protected. About 162,000 acres of the Monongahela National Forest are designated...

West Virginia sues ChatGPT’s parent company

Border county Democrats in West Virginia raise alarm over lack of action on gas tax

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia Democrats are urging the state’s Republican supermajority to call a special session to suspend the gas tax, as prolonged conflict in Iran drives up the price of crude oil. Between September and October, the price of regular gas in West Virginia has stayed above $4, twice what it was […]

WTAP+ | ‘My small business owns me’: Crown Decor & Gifts owner shares 30 years of lessons"

(WTAP) - Keith McClung built Crown Decor & Gifts from a rolling tub of table linens into the largest Christmas store in West Virginia — but as he tells host Stephanie Plant, “I don’t own a small business. My small business owns me.”. From casket sprays to...

Country Roads Physical Therapy opens ninth location

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country Roads Physical Therapy opened its ninth location Wednesday morning in South Morgantown. The company welcomed the new office, which offers a variety of care including treatment for traumatic injuries and sports injuries. The privately owned business takes pride in its one-on-one attention and passion for...

West Virginia’s Historic Chestnut Trees Threatened By Data Center To Be Relocated, Nscale To Pay Full Cost

Nscale will fund relocation of historic chestnut trees at a closed West Virginia nursery, keeping the site's genetic material available for conservation research.

West Virginia’s rare chestnut grove of 200 trees faces relocation for Nscale’s massive AI data center

West Virginia’s rare chestnut grove of 200 trees faces relocation (representative image) - Source: Getty West Virginia officials have changed their plans for a rare grove of American chestnut trees. Instead of removing them, they will now relocate the trees. The West Virginia Governor’s Office said this will protect about 200 chestnut trees and preserve their genetic lineage as a large AI data center is built nearby. The grove is located at the former Clements State Tree Nursery in Mason County, where the trees have helped restore the species. The move is planned for late 2027, during the tree...

New Statewide Survey: West Virginians Support Energy Development That Delivers Benefits at Home

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginians broadly support natural gas and oil development and want the state’s energy resources used to create greater economic benefits here at home, according to a new statewide survey commissioned by the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV). The survey of 625 registered West Virginia voters found 65% […]

SpaceX launch creates ‘Space Jellyfish’ in skies over West Virginia

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The early morning sky lit up this morning and it wasn’t the sun. A number of early risers spotted a bright light that could be mistaken for a meteor with a long glowing tail. That light was actually a Falcon 9 rocket that was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force […]

Ohio gas tax break draws West Virginia drivers across river

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Ohio’s gas tax holiday is drawing some West Virginia drivers across the Ohio River for lower prices as Treasurer Larry Pack seeks similar relief at home. Ohio suspended its state fuel tax for 90 days beginning Oct. 4. The move reduced the state gasoline...

West Virginia returned $2,424,832 in unclaimed property in September across 3,793 claims

West Virginia’s treasurer returned $2,424,832 in unclaimed property to owners in September, paid out on 3,793 claims. Treasurer Larry Pack’s office announced the total in an Oct. 8 release. The money is property that banks, businesses and other holders could not hand back to its owners on their own. What the September numbers show The […]

Mountain State space pioneer encouraged by United States Space Academy application

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — NASA hopes to break ground on a permanent home for the United States Space Academy campus some time next year, and West Virginia native Homer Hickam believes the Mountain State has a good chance to be selected. Hickam, a McDowell County native and former NASA engineer,...

PR Salary by City and Industry: 2026 BLS Pay Tables

PR specialists earned a national median of $74,750 in May 2025, but pay runs from $102,740 in the District of Columbia to $56,730 in West Virginia, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By industry, government pays $81,350 and healthcare and social assistance pays $64,550. BLS does not publish pay by PR specialty, so this page uses geography and industry.

Harrison County-based traffic company faces layoffs after losing contract with Antero

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A Harrison County-based contractor has issued a WARN notice and says up to 200 workers could lose their jobs. ECM Energy Services said its West Virginia Traffic Management Division, which provides services for Antero Resources, will be jobless by the end of the month after losing a competitive bid to another company.

On the Record: Finding energy savings with new rebate program

(WOWK) — The West Virginia Home Energy Rebate program is off to a strong start, so strong that there is a call to action to help more contractors to get the work done. In this episode, we talk to the program administrator about how jobs are available now to help fellow West Virginians save thousands […]

50+ mph wind gusts in WV this weekend could cause power outages

Strong wind gusts could cause power outages in our region this weekend as the remnants of Isaias work their way through the area.

WV Energy, Infrastructure and Competitiveness Director Johnston no longer working for State

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – West Virginia’s Energy, Infrastructure and Competitiveness director is no longer working for the state, according to the governor’s office. A spokesperson for the Morrisey Administration confirmed that Todd Johnston is no longer in the role. A reason for his departure was not immediately available.

Coal miners travel to D.C. to advocate for black lung protections and benefits

Coal miners, their families and medical professionals from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia gathered in the nation’s capital on Sept. 30 to meet with senators and representatives to advocate for improving black lung benefits and protections, according to a statement. The statement said the group, which also included...