Historic Hermitage Inn in Petersburg Under New Ownership
The historic Hermitage Inn, a landmark cornerstone of downtown Petersburg since 1841, has officially been acquired by local entrepreneurs Samuel and Kelly Williams. The Williams family brings extensive hospitality expertise to the property as the current owners of the South Branch Inn locations in Moorefield and Romney, alongside a diverse portfolio of community businesses including […]
30th Annual Kids Golf Classic Raises Record $349,400
For the 30th consecutive year, members of the local business and golf communities came together for United Bank’s annual Kids Golf Classic tournament, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg. The fundraising event, held at the Parkersburg Country Club, garnered a record-breaking $349,400 this year, surpassing 2025’s record by over $6,000. All funds raised […]
REACHH Family Resource Center in Hinton To Hold Open House Friday, May 1
Leaders of the REACHH Family Resource Center, Inc. (FRC) at 411 Temple Street in Hinton, WV, would like to invite the community to attend an open house at noon on Friday, May 1, to showcase the non-profit’s recent renovations and new services added as a result of federal funding to facilitate the improvements. Felisha Hartwell, […]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Announces Spring and Summer Mountains Are Always Free Photo Contest
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation (WVSPF) is pleased to announce the launch of its spring and summer Mountains Are Always Free photo contest. Running from May 1 through August 7, the contest invites photographers to capture and celebrate the beauty of West Virginia’s state parks, forests and rail trails during the vibrant warmer months. […]
James E. Atkins Joins General Corporation
James E. Atkins has recently accepted the position of director of operations for General Corporation and its affiliated companies in Charleston, Dunbar, Huntington and Clarksburg. General Corporation and its affiliated companies are among West Virginia’s leading providers of commercial real estate, with a broad portfolio of office, warehouse and land properties across the state that […]
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Awards RE-PATH West Virginia $75,000, Boosting Substance Use Recovery Statewide
The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation awarded $75,000 to the new statewide substance use recovery advocacy organization, Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation and Hope (RE-PATH), greatly boosting its foundational efforts. “This is the second competitive grant we have secured in recent weeks,” says Jay Phillips, executive director and board president of Seed Sower, Inc. and […]