BCHS senior Owen Lowther aims for aerospace, mechanical engineering career
SUTTON, W.Va. — Owen Lowther looks forward to studying engineering at West Virginia University. He plans to enter the fields of aerospace and mechanical engineering.
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Downtown Fairmont to host first Hometown Market of the summer Saturday
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Main Street Fairmont will hold its first Hometown Market of the summer downtown this weekend, welcoming attendees to shop from more than 50 local vendors and enjoy
Small businesses face June 1 deadline for federal drought disaster loans
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding West Virginia small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that June 1 is the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disa...
State wildlife officials: Leave young wildlife alone
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminded the public Tuesday to leave young wildlife alone, warning that handling wild animals can harm the creatures, spread disease
Glenville State softball wins 2026 MEC Tournament championship
SALEM, Va. — Junior Delaney Warnick capped a historic individual performance by hitting a go-ahead home run in the first game and another in the second as Glenville State University
Fairmont State University celebrates graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, celebrating more than 470 graduates as they walked across the stage, received their diplomas and began
$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.
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