Herd add former NBA player Padgett as assistant coach
Padgett comes to Huntington after spending the last four seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State.
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Expectations are elevated at University after 9-win season, run to Class AAAA semis
The Hawks return several top contributors after their longest postseason run in 16 years.
Class AAAA all-state baseball list
The Class AAAA All-State Baseball Team by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association
UCF transfer Ngodu strives to be impactful on both ends for Mountaineers
Khyala Ngodu proved she belonged in three seasons with the Knights and now hopes for a seamless transition as one of 10 new additions to the WVU roster.
After flurry of offers, University lineman Luke Braham awaits opportunity at Virginia Tech
The UHS rising senior picked up nearly a dozen Division I offers in the spring before committing to play for the Hokies.
Sentencing postponed as defense raises juror concerns in Wood County murder case
Barbara Cupp was scheduled to be sentenced Friday afternoon however defense is seeking new trial
Huntington fire chief to retire
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington Fire Department chief is retiring after over 40 years in the fire and emergency services field.
West Run Housing Facility in Morgantown to close at end of July
The reason for closing to the initiation of foreclosure proceedings against the owners of the building
International engineering competition taking place at Tygart Lake
GRAFTON, W.Va. — For the first time, West Virginia is the site of the American Society of Civil Engineers 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships.
Six to be honored at West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame banquet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame is getting six new members.
Wolfe named Freedom 250 Hometown Hero by U.S. Attorney Harvey
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Air Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was awarded the inaugural Freedom 250: Hometown Hero Award Saturday by U.S. Attorney Matt Harvey.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta returns this week with officials ready for another exciting year
CHARLESTON, W.Va – Charleston city officials are in the final stages of preparations for the 2026 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta as thousands are expected downtown in the capital city for the celebration of...
America250 Mural Project telling West Virginia stories in all 55 counties
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Murals are going up around West Virginia ahead of Independence Day, with the state’s 55 counties participating in the America250 mural project.
As more West Virginia schools are in line for closure, talk among state officials continues
Department of Education officials say they’re already aware of eight to 10 schools around the state in line for closure in the coming year — although the number could be up to 20.
Marion County Schools ready to move on following BOE dispute
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Schools and Superintendent Dr. Donna Heston are ready to put a contract dispute and state review of operations behind them.
On deadline for approval, The Greenbrier’s casino license is in purgatory
The Lottery Commission agreed to reconsider the renewal later if and when The Greenbrier submits its audited financials and once a review is completed without issue.
School leaders: Some counties headed to insolvency after lawmakers didn’t tackle funding
West Virginia school officials shared a grim outlook for the state’s public schools on June 24, 2026, warning multiple counties could be headed to insolvency if lawmakers and the governor don’t address f...
Taylor Kennedy: Baseball leads top-10 WVU stories of 2025-26
West Virginia fans erupt in celebration as Tyrus Hall (8) hits a home run in the NCAA Super Regional against Cal Poly at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Granville on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
WV is still taking Social Security benefits from orphaned foster kids to pay for care
West Virginia is among a shrinking number of states that continues to intercept the federal Social Security benefits due to orphaned foster children and use the money to pay for the state
$700K in grant funds given to 5 orgs serving domestic violence victims across W.Va.
West Virginia grants totaling more than $700,000 were given to West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Women’s Aid in Crisis, Family Refuge Center, Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center and Branc...
Morrisey appoints new WV state budget director as long-time employees leave office
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on June 17, 2026, that Aaron Snodgrass has been appointed as the new state budget director following the departure of two long-tenured leads in the office. Snodg...
'We will make our own decisions': Developer balks at WV data center violation notice
West Virginia officials have told the developer of a controversial planned data center complex project spanning Tucker and Grant counties it appears to be violating a key state statute for large-scale data c...
West Virginia's College World Series run ends after loss to North Carolina North Carolina beat West Virgini...
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
WV trailing other states in moves to protect ratepayers from data center impacts
West Virginia lawmakers had many questions about how or whether they could keep regional data center growth from sending electric bills soaring.