$100,000 bond set in case of Clarksburg man accused of sexual assault
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Clarksburg man is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 when he was 18, more than a decade ago.
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Here’s what more than 200 West Virginians say they want to hear from candidates this election season
Reporters and editors at Mountain State Spotlight have been asking folks: What should candidates be focused on during this 2026 election season?
Volunteers to distribute food donations during Charleston Stamp Out Hunger drive
Volunteers will help sort and distribute food collected in Charleston for local pantries during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
West Virginia celebrates young authors during 42nd annual Young Writers Day
More than 250 West Virginia students were recognized during the 42nd annual Young Writers Day at the University of Charleston.
Braxton County pastor found guilty of sexually motivated battery
SUTTON, W.Va. — A Braxton County pastor has been found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery following a two-day bench trial in Braxton County Magistrate Court.
More than 48,000 West Virginians cast ballots during early voting period
More than 48,000 West Virginians have voted early ahead of the May 12 Primary Election, officials said.
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital names Charles Smith Nurse of the Year during Nurses Week celebration
PRINCETON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) recognized Charles Smith as its 2026 Nurse of the Year during a special Nurses Week celebration. Smith, a nurse on the
West Virginia launches $28.56M Rural Health investment to expand workforce, care access
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials say a new $28.56 million investment through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program will help expand the state’s health care workforce, improve access to
WVU Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship draws praise and criticism ahead of first seme...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s new Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship is set to launch this fall, bringing with it a curriculum focused on constitutional studies, We...
2nd Romania national enters plea in debit/credit card skimming scheme at grocery stores throughout state
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A second Romanian national has pleaded guilty to federal access device fraud in connection with an alleged credit and debit card skimming scheme throughout West Virginia.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $90,000 to West Virginia literacy programs
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $90,000 to West Virginia schools, libraries and nonprofits for literacy programs.
Gas prices create increased demand on food banks as costs of two goods are interlinked
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Regardless of whether or not someone commutes to work, increasing gas prices have put greater financial strain on everybody.
Trump administration releases first batch of UFO and UAP files
Trump administration officials released newly declassified UFO and UAP files, photos and videos as part of a transparency effort.
United Hospital Center Earns National Recognition from Xenex for Exceptional UV Disinfection Performance in...
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) has officially been recognized by Xenex Disinfection Services as the national leader in ultraviolet (UV) disinfection utilization for the first...
“The loophole Is now closed”: West Virginia toughens DUI penalties with Baylea’s Law
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 4712, known as Baylea’s Law, during a ceremony Friday in Beckley, creating a new aggravated DUI offense and increasing penalties for
West Virginia State Police investigate shots fired incident in Boone County
West Virginia State Police are investigating a Boone County shots fired incident that led to charges against one Ashford man.
Rising fuel prices in West Virginia impact commutes, family budgets
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In recent weeks, the price of gasoline has increased by approximately 30 cents per gallon in the Mountain State. As of Friday, the national average price of
Morgantown growth brings opportunities — and higher living costs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown is looking to balance economic growth and affordability for residents. While the city’s cost of living is lower than the national average, it is higher than
WVU Hospitals names Nurses and Interprofessional Colleague of the Year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine WVU Hospitals (WVUH) held its 2026 Nurses and Interprofessional Colleague of the Year ceremony on Wednesday (May 6) as part of National Nurses Week.
Hazelton prison worker gets 90 days of probation for accessory after fact in prisoner beating
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Hazelton prison worker has been sentenced to 90 days of probation for federal misdemeanor accessory after the fact to assault by striking, beating or wounding.
The power of teamwork: How WVU Medicine doctors saved a Pennsylvania teen’s leg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When 13-year-old Elijah Gibson-Holbert headed out for an evening ride on his dirt bike last August, he never expected his life would change by nightfall.
Ambulance driver in fatal Kanawha County incident indicted on manslaughter, homicide charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The driver of an ambulance in an incident that resulted in the death of an Elkview man last month has been indicted on multiple charges by a
Body found during search operation at Coopers Rock State Forest
Authorities recovered a body during a search operation at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County.
West Virginia launches perinatal psychiatric access program to expand maternal mental health care
West Virginia launched a new perinatal psychiatric access program to support mental health care for pregnant and postpartum individuals.