WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles

August 12, 2026

CHARLESTON – While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials…

Wood County Board of Education discusses progress of school construction project

PARKERSBURG — Wood County's Board of Education met Tuesday for what became a tense look at concerns regarding the school…

Parkersburg City Council advances water, zoning ordinances

PARKERSBURG — A proposal to rezone three parcels near 700 Rayon Drive advanced at Tuesday's Parkersburg City Council meeting despite…

Rain hits the area and will impact the Waterford fair

PARKERSBURG – The area experienced heavy rains throughout the day on Tuesday with high water in some areas and impacting…

Arc announces scholarship recipients

PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley.…

Fair royalty announced

The 2026 Washington County Junior Fair royalty was announced on Tuesday. The competition was held Monday by the Ohio State…

Community News

Arc announces scholarship recipients

PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities. By pursuing specialized degrees, these local students are preparing to enter the disability services workforce and make a…

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Picture This: Treasurer Pack presents firearms auction proceeds to Parkersburg Police Department

Spencer mayor receives lifetime achievement award from league

Local Sports

Runners take your mark: Fort Boreman Park will elevate the half marathon

When you are standing Saturday on Juliana Street awaiting the start of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, turn around for a second and take a look at the flag on the top of the hill that is behind you. The flag is part of Fort Boreman Park, a historical part of Parkersburg that

Mountaineers have deep linebacker room

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Williamstown boys soccer takes flight with new coach

Business

Nucor Steel site closed Monday due to 'written threat'

Work at a state-of-the-art steel mill in Mason County was temporarily halted Monday after…

NEW MATAMORAS - Students returning to school on Aug. 20 in the Frontier Local School District…

Akron Children’s and Frontier Local launch in-school health partnership

Scaling New Peaks: Benson sets new ‘Strategic Compass’ for West Virginia University

MORGANTOWN – Chris Kabourek, new chief financial officer for West Virginia University, understands he brings with…

The Rest of the Story: Kabourek on moving past controversy to lead WVU’s strategic reinvention

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Editorials

Funding: Child Advocacy Center grant is a positive step

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers could — and should — have their hands full with work that would support the most vulnerable children in West Virginia if they would just drop the political nonsense and remember whom they serve. But that said, there are small steps being taken that somehow remind us all the…

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