River Cities Tribune & Register

12/19/2025

Gov. Morrisey has announced an extended holiday for state employees, with days off Wednesday and Friday in addition to Christmas Day Thursday.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday issued a proclamation granting state employees in West Virginia two full days off Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26.

12/19/2025

Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s reelection campaign has secured endorsements from 15 members of the WV State Senate, highlighting broad GOP support as she officially kicks off her bid. Details:

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s reelection campaign announced endorsements from 15 members of the West Virginia State Senate.

12/19/2025

Thompson, Kathleen Thaler- Kathleen Thaler Thompson passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2025 at the age of 61. The daughter of Dr. Donald M. Thaler and Janice Foster Thaler, she was born in Gallipolis, Ohio and moved to her beloved New Orleans i…

Thompson, Kathleen Thaler- Kathleen Thaler Thompson passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2025 at the age of 61. The daughter of Dr. Donald M. Thaler and Janice Foster Thaler, she

12/19/2025

Persinger, Evelyn - Reba Evelyn Persinger Tucker, 99, of Pliny, WV, formerly of Vero Beach, FL passed away on December 12, 2025 at her home. She was born to the late Herbert H. "Mike" and Hazel Pringle Persinger on Sept. 3, 1926 in Nitro, WV. In add…

Persinger, Evelyn - Reba Evelyn Persinger Tucker, 99, of Pliny, WV, formerly of Vero Beach, FL passed away on December 12, 2025 at her home. She was born to the

12/19/2025

Shoppers gearing up for Super Saturday are feeling the pinch of tariffs and inflation, which have eroded consumer confidence and impacted holiday receipts. Get the details:

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The holiday gift buying season is about over and shoppers might have noticed the buck stopped this year where it would’ve kept going in years past.

12/19/2025

AAA expects a record 122.4 million Americans to travel during the year-end holiday period, with most hitting the road and millions more flying or cruising to celebrate with family and friends.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday period, according to a new forecast from AAA,

12/19/2025

Local author Iris Wardlow has released her debut novel, Murder in Snowflake Village, a cozy holiday mystery inspired by small-town life and Welsh heritage.

JACKSON, Ohio — Local writer Iris (Wardlow) Wheeler, who publishes under the name Iris Wardlow, is celebrating the release of her debut novel, "Murder in Snowflake Village," the first book

12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

The Powerball jackpot has hit $1.5 billion for the Saturday, Dec. 20 drawing—the 5th largest in game history. The cash option is now an estimated $686.5 million. Get the details:

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $1.5 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. The upcoming draw on Saturday, Dec. 20,

12/18/2025

Nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon are sharing their experiences working through the holidays to ensure the community receives 24/7 care. Get the details:

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — While many people enjoy the luxury of having major holidays like Christmas off, nurses and doctors sacrifice time with their own families to ensure the community receives

12/18/2025

FBI Pittsburgh is urging holiday travelers to stay vigilant, warning that federal crimes like flight crew interference and misconduct carry heavy fines and strict penalties. Get the details:

FBI Pittsburgh reminds holiday travelers to stay vigilant. Learn about federal crimes at airports, firearm regulations, and how to stay safe this season.

12/18/2025

🎉🥳 CELEBRATE THE WINNERS! 🥳🎉
The WVNews High School Fall Sports Fan’s Choice Awards results are in, and our local athletes are STELLAR! 🌟💪

From the Friday night lights ⚡️🏈 to cross-country trails 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️, every player, coach, and team gave it their all — and YOUR votes helped make this season unforgettable! ❤️🙌

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Click on each sport to explore all categories and celebrate the talent, hard work, and dedication of our student-athletes! 🎖️👏