WV Senate Passes $50M Broadband Bill for Rural Expansion

West Virginia senators have approved a $50 million funding measure to boost high-speed internet in rural counties, building on massive federal broadband wins. The legislation arms the state Economic Development Authority with tools to lure providers into underserved areas. As digital divides threaten jobs and education, this could ignite thousands of construction gigs statewide.

May 12

WWII POW Ira Warren Laid to Rest in Boone County After 84 Years

May 12

Kanawha County Drug Ring Yields Multiple Prison Sentences

Federal prosecutors have dismantled a major drug trafficking operation in the Charleston area, sentencing several Kanawha County defendants to lengthy prison terms for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The investigation, spanning June 2024 to May 2025, targeted 16 individuals and revealed massive quantities of drugs flooding local streets. Recent sentencings underscore the ongoing crackdown on southern West Virginia's opioid crisis.

May 12

New River Gorge Sets Visitation Record in West Virginia

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve shattered records with 1.81 million visitors in 2024, fueling a tourism boom across southern West Virginia. Visitor spending soared to $1.2 billion in the nine-county region, supporting thousands of local jobs. This surge underscores the park's role as an economic powerhouse for communities like Beckley and Fayetteville.

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 12

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 12