West Virginia Press Releases

Published on February 4, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Executive Director Michelle Sudduth to Retire in 2026

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Executive Director Michelle Sudduth to Retire in 2026 Board launches transition process to build on transformative leadership MARTINSBURG, WV, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Directors of …

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Published on February 4, 2026 - 05:30 GMT

WVDEP provides status update on Wyoming County mineral oil release

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) continues to oversee response, containment, and cleanup efforts following a mineral oil release from an Appalachian Power substation in Wyoming County. Originally reported …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Martinsburg Injury Law Firm Bids Farewell to Retiring Attorney

Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson says goodbye to long-time attorney Mark Jenkinson and updates name to reflect transition in management and ownership MARTINSBURG, WV, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For nearly half a …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

WVDEP reports no impacts downstream in Wyoming County

Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has confirmed that no oil sheens have been observed beyond established containment boundaries following Friday’s mineral oil spill at an Appalachian Power …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

WVDEP continues containment efforts to protect downstream water supply after Wyoming County spill

Page Content Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and cleanup crews have recovered approximately 18,000 gallons of an oil-and-water mixture at the Appalachian Power substation in the Clear Fork area of …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 22:21 GMT

WVDEP update on transformer oil spill in Wyoming County

Page Content Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), along with environmental cleanup crews, worked through the night containing and recovering transformer oil from a spill at a substation in the Clear Fork …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

WVDEP responding to transformer oil spill in Wyoming County

Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is responding to a transformer oil spill at an Appalachian Power substation in the Clear Fork area of Wyoming County. A transformer at the facility was …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 15:32 GMT

WVU Medicine surgeon launches educational video series to wide international acclaim

"Advancing in Robotic Heart Surgery" to serve as peer-to-peer learning resource for cardiac surgeons MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advancing in Robotic Heart Surgery, a new educational video …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 04:41 GMT

Wayne County Water Update - Targeted Water Testing Continues Following Wayne Substation Spill

Page Content West Virginia Department of Health Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Department of Health (DH) engineers in the Town of Wayne today helped expedite further flushing and testing efforts following the vandalism and transformer oil …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 01:59 GMT

Wayne County Water Update - More Targeted Testing Yields Positive Results in Wayne Following Substation Spill

Page Content West Virginia Department of Health Press Release: The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has received results from an enhanced lab testing method that indicates contamination from transformer oil only being present at one location within …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

West Virginia Invests In Site Readiness

With the recent creation of the YesWV Ready Sites Program, West Virginia joins the ranks of other states around the country that recognize the impact site readiness plays in winning economic development projects. The program, administered by the West …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

Amid bad weather and office closures, Secretary of State Warner issues advice to possible candidates for May Primary Election

Charleston, W.Va. - "Please don't wait until the last minute to file your candidate Certificate of Announcement," is the message that WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is sending loud and clear to citizens who are considering running for …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 02:57 GMT

Wayne County Water Update - Preliminary Lab Data Received Following Wayne Substation Spill

Page Content West Virginia Department of Health Press Release: Additional preliminary lab data received by the Town of Wayne following the vandalism and transformer oil release at Appalachian Power’s East Lynn substation indicates the presence of …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Illura App Gives Moms a Place in Their Family Memories

Illura is a safe, collaborative photo-sharing app helping families capture and preserve the moments that matter most. WV, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illura is pleased to introduce a collaborative family photo sharing …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

Secretary Warner says WV will join national effort to recruit poll workers on Help America Vote Day (January 27)

Charleston, W.Va. - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that West Virginia will celebrate Help America Vote Day on January 27th. Help America Vote Day was established by the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission to encourage people to get …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

The Critical Role of Childcare in Economic and Community Development and the Challenges Facing West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. – Childcare sits at the crossroads of economic growth, community stability, early childhood education, and family well‑being. Reliable and available daycare is not a convenience for many working parents. And affordable daycare in all 55 …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

Together We Grow Secures Grant Support to Strengthen Child Care Providers in Fayette County

Grant funding will support 17 child care providers serving 378 children through quality improvements, sustainability efforts and community collaboration. FAYETTE COUNTY, WV, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Together We Grow has …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 02:47 GMT

Wayne County Water Update: Town of Wayne Begins Flushing Water System

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After consulting with the West Virginia Department of Health (DH), the Town of Wayne has begun the process of flushing the town’s water system following the transformer oil release associated with vandalism at Appalachian Power’s East …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

The Deadline for the "I Voted!" Sticker Contest is quickly approaching....but 8th graders still have some time to submit artwork

Charleston, W.Va. - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner would like to remind parents and teachers of the state's eighth graders that there is still time for young artists to submit an entry into the state's first-ever "I Voted!" Sticker …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 04:22 GMT

WVDEP, state, and local officials coordinating response to East Lynn substation spill in Wayne County

Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following an act of vandalism at Appalachian Power’s East Lynn substation in Wayne County, approximately 4,900 gallons of what is believed to be a non-PCB fluid were released from the facility. Investigations into the …

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