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PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Officials Push for More Local Control Over Broadband Deals

Local leaders in the Eastern Panhandle are asking state lawmakers for more flexibility to negotiate directly with broadband providers rather than relying solely on statewide contracts.

Daniel Osei · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsBeckley

Lawmakers Debate Public Safety Funding Formula for Southern Counties

A proposed change to how the state funds county-level public safety services has drawn support and skepticism from officials in the southern coalfields.

Daniel Osei · Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Growth Puts Redistricting Back on the Table

Continued population growth in the Eastern Panhandle has revived discussion of legislative district boundaries ahead of the next redistricting cycle.

Daniel Osei · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyParkersburg

Manufacturer Announces Expansion at Mid-Ohio Valley Plant

A Parkersburg-area manufacturer plans to add production lines and dozens of jobs, part of a broader pattern of industrial investment along the Ohio River corridor.

Maria Delgado · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyCharleston

Charleston Sees Renewed Interest in Downtown Office Space

A handful of technology and professional services firms have leased downtown Charleston office space in recent months, a modest but notable shift after years of vacancy concerns.

Maria Delgado · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyHuntington

Huntington Hospital System Adds Jobs With Facility Expansion

A major Huntington-area healthcare employer is expanding outpatient capacity, adding clinical and support positions as regional demand for services grows.

Maria Delgado · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyFairmont

Fairmont Energy Employers Add Positions as Sector Shifts

Energy-related employers in the Fairmont area are hiring for a mix of traditional and emerging roles, reflecting a broader transition underway in the sector.

Maria Delgado · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyStatewide

Small Business Lending Ticks Up Across West Virginia

New data shows small business loan volume rising modestly statewide, though lenders say access remains uneven between urban and rural counties.

Maria Delgado · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyWheeling

New Storefronts Signal a Slow Retail Rebound in Downtown Wheeling

A handful of new small businesses have opened storefronts in downtown Wheeling this year, adding to a gradual rebound that local officials hope will continue.

Maria Delgado · Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyBeckley

Tourism Spending Report Shows Growth Concentrated Near the New River Gorge

A new statewide tourism spending report shows continued growth concentrated around the New River Gorge, while other regions saw more modest gains.

Maria Delgado · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min

TechnologyFairmont

Proposed Data Center Puts Fairmont Energy Planning in the Spotlight

A proposed data center near Fairmont has utility planners and local officials working through questions about power capacity and long-term infrastructure demand.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 min

TechnologyMorgantown

Morgantown Startup Incubator Reports Record Applicant Pool

A Morgantown-based startup incubator says it received its largest applicant pool to date this year, reflecting growing interest in the city's small but expanding tech sector.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min