West Virginia Donor Day Returns with Statewide Celebration
On August 1, West Virginians across the Mountain State will celebrate West Virginia Donor Day, an annual observance recognizing organ, eye and tissue donors while encouraging more residents to register as donors. The date, 8/1, serves as a powerful reminder that one organ donor can save up to eight lives. Today, 327 West Virginians are […]
Construction Continues as WVSOM Science Building Expansion Takes Shape
Greenbrier County residents may notice that a building on the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) campus will have a new look next year. A $35 million expansion of the Fredric W. Smith Science Building is on track for completion in 2027. The building, located on the northern side of the school’s campus along […]
Advantage Valley Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Waterway Industrial Park Welcoming New Tenant Centauri Ground Support
Advantage Valley joined the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce today to celebrate the ribbon cutting, recognizing the organization’s investment in the rehabilitation of Waterways Industrial Park. Announced in May, Centauri Ground Support LLC, a joint venture of Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR), will establish a new manufacturing operation at the site through a […]
Eastern USA’s First Full Time Bungee Jumping Site Opens in Harpers Ferry
On Friday May 15th, The Great Bungee Company, a global leader in bungee jumping experiences, celebrated the grand opening of the Eastern USA’s first full time bungee jumping site, located in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Located near Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, the site is now a central location for bungee jumping with […]
Historic Hermitage Inn in Petersburg Under New Ownership
The historic Hermitage Inn, a landmark cornerstone of downtown Petersburg since 1841, has officially been acquired by local entrepreneurs Samuel and Kelly Williams. The Williams family brings extensive hospitality expertise to the property as the current owners of the South Branch Inn locations in Moorefield and Romney, alongside a diverse portfolio of community businesses including […]
30th Annual Kids Golf Classic Raises Record $349,400
For the 30th consecutive year, members of the local business and golf communities came together for United Bank’s annual Kids Golf Classic tournament, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg. The fundraising event, held at the Parkersburg Country Club, garnered a record-breaking $349,400 this year, surpassing 2025’s record by over $6,000. All funds raised […]