New season of Barnwood Builders debuts Feb 23

Mark Bowe discusses the move to Magnolia Network, why he loves going to Lowe’s, and what he thinks every time he comes home to West Virginia. By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV Barnwood Builders will debut season 15 of the hit show this Thursday at 9pm on the Magnolia Network. According to star Mark Bowe, fans can […]
Senate Committee on Economic Development advances legislation to create West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission

By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Economic Development, on Wednesday, discussed proposed legislation designed to enhance the business relationship between the country of Ireland and the State of West Virginia. Sponsored by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, HB 3307 states, “Over 15 percent of West Virginia’s population is […]
Delegates renew big debate about lines between government and religion

By Brad McElhinny, WV Metronews RFRA has returned. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act was a contentious issue at West Virginia’s Legislature in 2016. That year the bill passed the House of Delegates before the state Senate amended it and then voted it down. The concept has returned as House Bill 3042, “Relating to forbidding government limitations on exercise of religion.” […]
Del. Gary Howell Elected Vice Chair of CSG South Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

PRESS RELEASE: Charleston, WV – February 21, 2023 – West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell, R-Mineral, was unanimouslyelected vice chair of the Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural AffairsCommittee for The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) by members ofthe committee.The CSG South Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee iscomprised of state legislators and […]
New West Virginia Statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry receives planning grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new West Virginia Parkinson’s disease (PD) registry has taken a big step forward with the announcement of a planning grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research. The announcement was made today during a meeting with […]
House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism advances bills focused on attracting new businesses

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The legislature’s House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism advanced seven bills on Tuesday – most of which focus on attracting new businesses to the state through varying taxation laws. The first bill advanced, House Bill 3403, would provide both personal income and corporate net income […]
Windy and mild conditions expected today

By Jason Christian, Blue Weather & RealWV Some will see windy conditions for Wednesday. Rain is in the forecast through Thursday morning but we will see highs reach 70-80 degrees Thursday depending on your elevation. For the full forecast click here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/716573016921035?mibextid=0NULKw&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V
Trish Bragg

Trish Bragg is a very busy lady. She serves as the administrator for three local churches–Trinity United Methodist, Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist, and Ronceverte Presbyterian Church. She also serves as Secretary for the Ronceverte Food Pantry, volunteers there often, serves as Treasurer of her home church, and is the Secretary for the Ronceverte Ministerial Association. […]