Regional Coverage

Ohio Valley

Reporting from Wheeling, Parkersburg, Huntington, and the Ohio River corridor.

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.

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 & 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

New River & EnvironmentParkersburg

Habitat Restoration Project Targets Ohio River Wetlands Near Parkersburg

A multi-year wetland restoration project along the Ohio River near Parkersburg aims to rebuild wildlife habitat lost to decades of industrial and agricultural development.

Sam Whitaker · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min

TravelWheeling

Tracing the National Road Through Wheeling's Historic Core

A drive through Wheeling along the historic National Road passes suspension bridges, restored storefronts, and reminders of the city's role as a nineteenth-century transportation hub.

Nate Fulton · Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessHuntington

Huntington Spas Move Toward Upfront Pricing After Customer Complaints

Several Huntington-area spas have revised their pricing menus after fielding customer complaints about add-on charges disclosed only at checkout.

Grace Coleman · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessWheeling

New Wellness Spa Joins Downtown Wheeling's Retail Rebound

A newly opened wellness spa in downtown Wheeling is betting on the neighborhood's ongoing retail revival, offering massage and skincare services in a renovated historic storefront.

Grace Coleman · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 min

SportsHuntington

Marshall Basketball Retools Roster Ahead of New Season

Marshall's basketball program brings in a reshaped roster this offseason after significant turnover, with coaches emphasizing continuity in system rather than personnel.

Jordan Hale · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min

Arts & CultureHuntington

A Long-Running Radio Institution Returns to Huntington for a Homecoming Taping

A nationally syndicated live music radio program returns to Huntington for a homecoming taping, drawing musicians and longtime listeners from across the region.

Ellen Marsh · Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min

Arts & CultureWheeling

Wheeling Heritage Festival Expands Its Music Lineup for a Second Year

Wheeling's heritage music festival returns with an expanded lineup, building on strong turnout from its inaugural year downtown.

Ellen Marsh · Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min