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From the Well

 
 

 

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News Headlines

 

 

  Governor & Legislature

Lawsuit challenging governor’s executive order on vaccines is dismissed on procedural grounds

 

State Government 

McCuskey asks NCAA to restore female athletes’ records

 

Federal Government 

Miller, Moore Release Statement on Amendment to Help Wyoming and McDowell County Water Issues

Amendment Addressing Water Crisis in Southern Coalfields Passes House Appropriations Committee

West Virginia Rep. Moore backs bill to charge foreign tourists extra at U.S. national parks

Senators Justice and Reed Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Local Food Security

 

State & Local News 

How much income it takes to be among WV’s top 1%

Where to find the best pizza in West Virginia

West Virginia summer eats: Pepperoni rolls shine among America’s seasonal favorites

 

Other States’ News 

OH group condemns end of LGBTQ+ services on 988 lifeline

Ohio courts ordered to report key criminal data

Giardia outbreak spreads in Kentucky: What is it?

 

National & World News 

Man built and stashed homemade bombs throughout New York City, prosecutors say

8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert

Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for murdering 4 Idaho students

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Bankruptcy Court To Consider Sale Of South Fork Coal

West Virginia ranks low on credit card debt

Yeager Airport selects new board members, gives update on major renovation project

Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat surge as the latest meme stock revival rolls on

Hershey to raise prices on chocolate: Here’s how much

Children & Families 

Teens turning to AI for advice, friendship

 

Courts & Crime  

Kanawha County judge dismisses case to block Morrisey’s religious vaccine exemption order

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire Democrat appointed Consumer Safety Board Members

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Maybe Independents Should Throw an Elbow?

Gazette-Mail editorial: Capito is right on Epstein case transparency

The High Cost Of Healthcare In W.Va.

Officials must not avoid hard decisions

 

Education 

Benson attends first WVU Board of Governors meeting as president

New WVU President To Embark On Statewide Tour 

 

Elections & Politics

Willis officially kicks off U.S. Senate campaign

West Virginia League of Women Voters 2025 Legislative Scorecard released

GOP chair seat now open, three candidates want it

 

Energy & Environment  

GO-WV’s Charlie Burd Says WV is Squandering Its NatGas Advantage

Trump FTC Looks to Cancel Biden FTC Consent Order re EQT & Tug Hill

PJM Auction Results: 45% Electricity from Natgas, 5% from Wind/Solar

Coal use expected to climb in 2025 amid higher power demand, gas prices

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

Bruceton Brandonville VFD launches Swiftwater Rescue Team

Dunbar police chief says his department is in a period of transition

New CCEMS director hopes to strengthen retention, boost morale for first responders

Chief warns against flashing brights to signal speed trap

 

Health Care 

WVU RNI to lead nationwide effort to improve care for traumatic brain injury patients

 Law blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid dollars, one third of WV patients affected

 

Interesting News  

Pat McAfee publicly apologizes to college student months after sharing false story that ‘ruined’ her life

Update: Launch Successful For Project Studying Solar Winds

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

WV’s Delnora Wins 2025 Music Video of The Year at 69th Anual ICGMA Awards for “Man at The Well”

Doc pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine

Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns to Starbucks on August 26

 

Senior Citizens

Seniors beware: Here are common financial scams aimed right at you

International Seniors meet

 

Substance Use Disorder

 Cops, EMS, jail bills and more: How WV localities spent their first share of opioid settlement funds

 

Technology & Utilities  

WV Public Service Commission orders two electric utilities to undergo an independent audit

 

Tourism & Nature 

Find nostalgia here: Charleston Vintage Fest returns for its fourth event

State Fair of West Virginia to Celebrate 100 Years with Expanded 2025 Fair

 

 

     

 

 

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