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Judge issues ultimatum to Justice family in Greenbrier case

CHARLESTON - The family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice has until this morning to explain why a federal judge should not move forward with a case by The Greenbrier Resort's current lender seeking to wrest control of the historic hotel. U.S. District Court Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order to show cause to attorneys representing the Justice family in a Sunday night filing. Volk is asking the Justices' attorneys to explain why the case filed against the Justice family by White Sulphur Springs Holdings LLC, a company set up by Texas-based TRT Holdings LLC after the company bought the ...

Morrisey names new secretary for West Virginia Department of Human Services

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting its second leader under Gov. Patrick Morrisey, as the state agency continues to wrestle with child welfare concerns and comes under a microscope over issues with federal funding for social services. In a press release Monday morning, Morrisey announced that Carl E. Ayers began work Monday as the new cabinet secretary of the Department of Human Services. Ayers brings nearly 30 years of social services experience from neighboring Virginia, from field work to becoming the principal deputy commissioner of the Virginia ...

Picture This: Elks 198 inducts six

Elks Lodge 198 in Parkersburg on July 19 inducted six new members into the club. From left, Jennifer Brunner, Jennifer Thornton, RhonaHaynes, Jarrett Thomas, Terry Wonycott and Thomas Burdett. The new members attended an orientation and learned how to become involved in lodge activities.

Artsbridge calendar for the week

Today: 2026 Summer STEAM Camp for High Schoolers, BB2C Makerspace, Marietta "Adventure Through the Lens," Noah Strickler art exhibit, WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Unearth Dinosaurs and Fossils, ages 5-13, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Unearth Storytime, ages 5 and under, 9:30 a.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Storytime with Books-A-Million, 11-noon Curiosity Cabinets, teens 12-19, noon-2 p.m., ...

Mid-Ohio Valley students feted for honors

PARKERSBURG - Students from the region have received academic honors. They were: Paul Teltscher of Parkersburg has received Faculty Honors for Spring 2026 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. Faith Pickens of Williamstown has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Tampa (Fla.) for the Spring 2026 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list. Pickens is a member of the Class of 2028 majoring in allied ...

Picture This: Florence feted for Golden Horseshoe

Bristol Florence, right, was recognized as a 2026 Knight of the Golden Horseshoe in June by the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society. Florence was a student at Edison Junior High School where she was a member of the History Bowl team and is involved in 4-H. She will be attending ...