7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (228+ words) Mason County CEOS members recently convened for their July meeting. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Mason County Community Educational Outreach Service celebrated the nation's birthday during its July 14 meeting at the Mason County Board of Education building, where the Pleasant Club…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (278+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Contractors Association of West Virginia has elected Shannon Hapuarachy of SMH Construction Company Inc. in Beckley as its new president. Hapuarachy succeeds Mark Urso of Bear Contracting LLC in Clarksburg, who will remain on the association’s Board…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (472+ words) Clarksburg is at an enhanced risk for severe weather Tuesday as thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy winds and rain. National Weather Service's rain forecast for Tuesday at 5 p.m. shows potential showers in Clarksburg. The National Weather Service in Charleston's Severe…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (230+ words) CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Black Heritage Festival announced the 10 finalists for the 2026 Kelly Miller WV Black Heritage Festival Scholarship, honoring students who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership, athletics, and community service. The 2026 Kelly Miller WV Black Heritage…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (388+ words) CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Summer events and outdoor recreation opportunities are drawing visitors to North Central West Virginia, bringing increased community involvement and economic activity to the region. While Harrison County hosts events throughout the year, Clarksburg Visitors Bureau Executive Director Curtis…...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1169+ words) BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Opposition to the proposed Valley North Transmission Project is continuing to grow across North Central West Virginia, with a state lawmaker urging utility regulators to reject the project and local governments raising concerns about its potential impacts on…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (669+ words) Young people who spend time with caring adults, participate in positive community activities, and feel connected to their schools and neighborhood are significantly less likely to engage in substance use, Daniel Stiles, prevention coordinator and public health educator said. Kingwood…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (461+ words) Submit items for Calendar of Events at www.theet.com, email to [email protected], fax to 304-624-4188 or mail to The Exponent Telegram, P.O. Box 2000, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302. Items should be brief and must include a contact person and phone number. Deadline for submission…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (293+ words) Editor’s Note: This is a reprint of an Orton Jones column. Then came a day in February when Josh got the call. He had better come right home. He immediately set about making the trip. Josh and Sarah lived in…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (326+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced more than $25 million in new funding opportunities through West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand prevention-focused health programs across the state. The funding is intended to help West Virginians prevent chronic disease,…...