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Wheeling University Gets Provisional Reauthorization From HEPC

Community June 13, 2026

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission granted Wheeling University provisional reauthorization to confer degrees during its meeting Friday in South Charleston. Provisional reauthorization means that WU is reauthorized to confer degrees as long as it continues to provide the HEPC periodic information showing that it is complying with the commission's guidelines. "Given ongoing concerns regarding the financial condition of Wheeling University, as articulated in Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 audited financial statements, it is recommended that the Commission grant ...

Red Carpet Sizzles at Wheeling Fashion Week Runway Show

Community June 13, 2026

The second annual Wheeling Fashion Week's sold-out Runway Show at Waterfront Hall on Friday night brought a fabulous flair to the red carpet, where guests arrived dressed to impress.

2026 Fostoria Glass Show & Sale On Tap In Moundsville

Community June 13, 2026

MOUNDSVILLE – The 45th annual Fostoria Glass Society of America Glass Show & Sale is slated June 12-14 at the historic Moundsville Penitentiary’s Moundsville Center building, 901 Eighth St. Hosted by the Fostoria Glass Society of America, the show features glass from makers including ...

Flanigan Sworn In As W.Va. Supreme Court Justice

Community June 13, 2026

New West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Bill Flanigan was sworn into his office this week at the state Supreme Court in Charleston. He joined fellow new Justice H.L. "Kirk" Kirkpatrick in the ceremonies. “I’m truly grateful for this opportunity to serve the people of West Virginia and am ...

Through The Tragedy Of The 2025 Ohio County Floods, A Community Shows Its Heart

Top Headlines June 13, 2026

TRIADELPHIA – Acts of kindness witnessed following the flooding in Ohio County on June 14, 2025, all began with hot dogs and popcorn being served to flood survivors in a parking lot. Triadelphia United Methodist Church became the center for spiritual, physical, nutritional and other needs ...

Volunteers Take Pride In Wheeling

Top Headlines June 13, 2026

Photo by Derek Redd From left, John Smith of WesBanco and Matti Grove of Williams Lea work on a mural standing near downtown Wheeling's Heritage Port as part of Pride In Wheeling Day, a day of service coordinated by Orrick and included volunteers from WesBanco, Williams Lea, Orrick and ...