Family Considers Multigenerational Living

July 17, 2026

Q: My aged mother is not doing well. We're strongly considering bringing her into our home rather than placing her in a care facility. But we still have three children living with us. How might this impact our family dynamics? Jim: It will likely be a big impact -- and you should be prepared for blessings as well as challenges. On the plus side, you'll have the practical and emotional support of the whole family participating in meeting your mother's needs. There's the potential of experiencing a strong sense of family unity and cohesiveness as you share in the caregiving ...

Greenbrier Financing Delayed, New Loan Holder keptical

July 17, 2026

CHARLESTON – Attorneys for the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said they are close to a deal with a New York-based financier to settle all remaining debts for the historic Greenbrier Resort, but the Texas-based hotel chain holding the Greenbrier’s current debt remains skeptical. Thursday ...

Slumping A.I. Stocks Drag Down Markets Worldwide

July 17, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Drops for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom dragged down stock markets worldwide on Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, even though more stocks rose within the index than fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 105 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.5%. Nearly three out of every four stocks rose within the S&P 500 after more of the country's biggest companies reported better earnings for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Abbott jumped 10.7% after the healthcare company delivered a fatter profit than ...

Capito Slams Defense Spending Stalemate, Calls For Focus On 2026 Victory Over 2020 Re-Litigation

July 17, 2026

CHARLESTON – The U.S. Senate was back on Capitol Hill this week following a 16-day recess, mourning the death of a colleague, fighting over defense spending, working on water infrastructure and college athletic oversight bills, and preparing for a primetime address by President Donald ...

Queen of Queens Competition Graces Capitol Theatre

July 17, 2026

Photo by Nick Henthorn The Queen of Queens Talent Show took place Thursday, July 16 inside Wheeling's Capitol Theatre as part of the run-up to Saturday's OVAC Rudy Mumley Football All-Star Game. Pictured, the 2026 Queens conduct a group dance at the beginning of the show, each wearing their ...

U.S. Stocks Rise Close To Record Despite Oil Prices

July 16, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday following strong profit reports from BlackRock and other big companies. The tentative gains came as oil prices swung to their highest levels in a month because of the war with Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% after flipping between modest gains and losses through the day, and it's back within 0.5% of its all-time high set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 150 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.6%. BlackRock helped lead the market with a rise of 6.6% after the company behind some of the most popular ...