Data center study underway in Marion County
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The operators of Hog Lick Aggregates have launched a feasibility study into developing a microgrid and data center on their Marion County...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Capito celebrates two new GameChanger schools in Marion Co.
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited Marion County on Monday to join officials in welcoming East Fairmont High School and Fairmont Senior Hi...
May 5, 2026Open source
One seriously hurt in Monday morning motorcycle crash
FRANCIS, W.Va. — Deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a serious motorcycle crash near the Marion County line on Franc...
May 4, 2026Open source
United We Prepare initiative launched to boost disaster preparedness and response in West Virginia
There will be two Resiliency Centers in West Virginia: one in Fairmont and another in Charleston.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Troy falls 7-5 to West Virginia in first CWS game in program history
The Trojans kept pace with the Mountaineers, but ultimately West Virginia found a way and win 7-5 to send Troy to the losers bracket.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Mountaineers’ ascent started after decision to keep program
OMAHA, Neb. — Oliver Luck had a decision to make in the fall of 2011, a few weeks after the Big 12 announced the addition of West Virginia effective the follo
Jun 13, 2026Open source
West Virginia beats Troy 7-5 in meeting of teams making their first College World Series appearances
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyrus Hall hit the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, Ian Korn held Troy to one run in his longest relief appearance of the season...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Troy vs. #16 West Virginia (Game #1) (College World Series)
Stream the NCAA Baseball Game Troy vs. #16 West Virginia (Game #1) (College World Series) live from ESPN on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
WVU: Free student concert FallFest canceled for 2026, new experiences coming
After almost 30 years of FallFest, West Virginia University announced in June 2026 it would cancel its annual Welcome Week concert this year, according to Sh...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Fundraiser set for Saturday: Plans to move 1795 Ruffner Cabin to new Malden home
The Malden Lemonade Stroll, on June 13, 2026, is designed to generate interest in Malden, West Virginia’s 19th century history and to raise funds for movin...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
After online success, local entrepreneur opens boutique, hobby store
Elizabeth Lee, a pop-up business that opened a brick-and-mortar store on June 6, 2026, in the Elk City neighborhood on the West Side of, Charleston, West Vir...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Greenville natives are leading the way to Omaha for the 2026 College World Series
Mississippi's Tristan Bissetta and West Virginia’s Ben Lumsden answered the call this past weekend to send both of their programs to Omaha, Neb., for the C...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU baseball: Lumsden's patience playing dividends for Mountaineers
West Virginia’s Ben Lumsden (24) points to teammate after stepping on home plate during the NCAA baseball tournament Morgantown Regional at Kendrick Family...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Homelessness in WV increased in 2025, federal estimates show
Homelessness grew by more than 8% in West Virginia from 2024 to 2025, but decreased in the rest of the country, according to Point in Time estimates released...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Transmission Line Developer Discusses Project Ahead Of Public Hearings
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is currently conducting public comment hearings concerning developer NextEra Energy’s application to constru...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
West Virginia connections to the NBA finals
Before Game 4 of the NBA Finals tips off tomorrow night and the growing possibility that former Mountaineer guard Deuce McBride is about to become an NBA Cha...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Politics May Prevent Relief at the Pump
Listen to “Politics May Prevent Relief at the Pump” on Spreaker. State Treasurer Larry Pack wants to temporarily pause West Virginia’s gasoline tax. Th...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU announces end of FallFest as part of Welcome Week festivities
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will move forward with changes to Welcome Week that will also end a tradition that lasted nearly 30 years.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
ESPN's Pat McAfee, a West Virginia alum, will broadcast show in Omaha on CWS opening day
West Virginia’s run to the College World Series has caught up one of its most famous alums in the excitement.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Multiple people hospitalized after storm sends tent flying during WVU baseball game
Multiple people were hospitalized after heavy winds from a thunderstorm sent an event tent flying into the crowd of a West Virginia University baseball game.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Troy falls 7-5 to West Virginia in first CWS game in program history
The Trojans kept pace with the Mountaineers, but ultimately West Virginia found a way and win 7-5 to send Troy to the losers bracket.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Mountaineers’ ascent started after decision to keep program
OMAHA, Neb. — Oliver Luck had a decision to make in the fall of 2011, a few weeks after the Big 12 announced the addition of West Virginia effective the follo
Jun 13, 2026Open source
West Virginia beats Troy 7-5 in meeting of teams making their first College World Series appearances
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyrus Hall hit the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, Ian Korn held Troy to one run in his longest relief appearance of the season...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Troy vs. #16 West Virginia (Game #1) (College World Series)
Stream the NCAA Baseball Game Troy vs. #16 West Virginia (Game #1) (College World Series) live from ESPN on Watch ESPN. Live stream on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
WVU: Free student concert FallFest canceled for 2026, new experiences coming
After almost 30 years of FallFest, West Virginia University announced in June 2026 it would cancel its annual Welcome Week concert this year, according to Sh...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Fundraiser set for Saturday: Plans to move 1795 Ruffner Cabin to new Malden home
The Malden Lemonade Stroll, on June 13, 2026, is designed to generate interest in Malden, West Virginia’s 19th century history and to raise funds for movin...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
After online success, local entrepreneur opens boutique, hobby store
Elizabeth Lee, a pop-up business that opened a brick-and-mortar store on June 6, 2026, in the Elk City neighborhood on the West Side of, Charleston, West Vir...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Greenville natives are leading the way to Omaha for the 2026 College World Series
Mississippi's Tristan Bissetta and West Virginia’s Ben Lumsden answered the call this past weekend to send both of their programs to Omaha, Neb., for the C...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WVU baseball: Lumsden's patience playing dividends for Mountaineers
West Virginia’s Ben Lumsden (24) points to teammate after stepping on home plate during the NCAA baseball tournament Morgantown Regional at Kendrick Family...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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