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Martinsburg, W.Va., woman indicted in downtown apartment shooting
WINCHESTER — A West Virginia woman accused of firing a gun inside a Winchester apartment last fall was one of 17 individuals indicted Tuesday by a Winchester Circuit Court grand jury. Susan Michelle Smith, 36, of Martinsburg, was indicted on one...

Sandstone Falls emerges as a must-see destination in the New River Gorge
SANDSTONE, W.Va. — Sandstone Falls, one of the most spectacular features of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is rapidly gaining popularity among visitors venturing into West Virginia, offering a rare combination of natural wonder,...

West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Jackson updates Vienna City Council on campus renovations
(Meeting Updates - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) VIENNA — Vienna City Council received an update Thursday regarding the renovation of the former Ohio Valley University campus by West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The update...
West Virginia Basketball Roster Building Under New Coach Ross Hodge
West Virginia's basketball team, under new head coach Ross Hodge, is actively restructuring its roster for the upcoming season. The Mountaineers have secured ten players, focusing on both transfers and high school recruits, including key additions...

West Virginia lands big, speedy cornerback Vincent Smith
West Virginia has received a commitment from Orland Park (Ill.) Sandburg cornerback Vincent Smith, who went to some spring events and showed huge upside. WHAT VINCENT SMITH SAYS ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA Cornerbacks coach Rod West and assistant Jacob...

This Day in History - 7/15/25
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It was this day in 1988 that the final section of I-64 finished construction. It was the section connecting Sam Black Church and the West Virginia Turnpike, I-77. It marked the completion of a project that begun in West...

Fallen soldier from Korean War returns home to West Virginia
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The remains of a U.S. soldier from Marion County, who fought in the Korean War, have officially returned home to West Virginia 75 years later. James Charles Bowman of former coal-mining community, Jordan, West Virginia was...

Morrisey announces jump start for Wood County
JUMP START — Gov. Patrick Morrisey appeared at Kent Welding on Pettyville Road near Mineral Wells with what has become known as the “Athey Property” in the background as he spoke about the importance of “site readiness” in economic development. He...

The Discovery Of A New Species And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
Home » WVPB Podcasts » The Discovery Of A New Species And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published July 11, 2025 - 9:22 am On this West Virginia Morning, a WVU professor and microbiology student working with a popular...

Clean Vision breaks ground at Clean-Seas West Virginia facility
Clean Vision Corporation has announced the successful ground-breaking of its Clean-Seas West Virginia (CSWV) facility located in Belle, West Virginia. The 50-tons-per-day (initially) plastic pyrolysis facility is a key step in advancing the...

West Virginia Coal Association applauds passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Coal Association is applauding the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Congress. The legislation marks an important step toward restoring balance and accountability in American energy policy, according...

Kanagy continues journey with West Virginia Black Bears
Submitted photo Black Bears’ right-handed pitcher Daniel Kanagy allowed no runs in his team debut on Sunday against Williamsport. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Daniel Kanagy’s journey to minor league baseball has many story lines to pick from. Much like...

West Virginia regulators try to speed up broadband expansion over objections from utility companies
This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter West Virginia utility regulators have handed...

Grow West Virginia: Morrisey announces new economic initiative
(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection - Money Matters) CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he wants to continue economic growth in West Virginia, and announced a new initiative he believes will keep the Mountain State on an...

Morrisey Announces ‘Grow West Virginia’ Economic Initiative
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he wants to continue economic growth in West Virginia, and announced a new initiative he believes will keep the Mountain State on an upward path. Morrisey unveiled the Grow West Virginia Project to an audience...

Court blocks West Virginia taxpayer funding to out-of-state Catholic college
Court blocks West Virginia taxpayer funding to out-of-state Catholic college (RNS) — The American Humanist Association, which has a chapter in West Virginia, sued its water authority for awarding a $5 million grant to an Ohio Catholic college....

West Virginia Department of Education declares a State of Emergency in Roane County Schools
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On Wednesday, the West Virginia Department of Education unanimously declared a State of Emergency in Roane County Schools. The Board will also work with the Roane County Board of Education members and its...

Trulieve Partners With Redemption Cannabis to Launch Purpose-Led Products in West Virginia
[PRESS RELEASE] – TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 11, 2025 – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the launch of Redemption Cannabis products at Trulieve dispensaries in West Virginia. Redemption...

Department of Agriculture presents a $311k check to Mountain State Co-Hop
FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - On Monday, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture presented a check in the amount of $311,184 to the Mountain State Co-Hop. The check will help support the development of two food manufacturing facilities in the...

Court Blocks $5 Million West Virginia Grant to Catholic Trade College Amid Lawsuit
The grant money would have supported job training and education programs based in West Virginia for students of The College of St. Joseph the Worker, which is based in Steubenville, Ohio, and teaches construction-related trades such as carpentry,...