USA: Female athletes, states to high court: Save women’s sports

(ZENIT News / Washington, 09.15.2025).- The states of West Virginia and Idaho, together with attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom, filed their opening briefs Friday with the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases about state laws that protect...

W.Va. counties rejecting harm reduction in opioid funds spending despite research

WEST VIRGINIA (WVU) — On a warm summer day in late May, about 100 people are waiting for their turn to go inside the Neighborhood S.H.O.P., located in the annex of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church on the West Side of Charleston, West Virginia....

West Virginia’s high-speed internet plan leaves out 40k homes with good enough service

Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the state had finalized its $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses in the state. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring broadband to every corner of our state...

KCI Aviation to expand operation with $16 million facility at the North Central West Virginia Airport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A pioneer in West Virginia aviation has announced plans to build a $16 million aircraft maintenance facility at the North Central West Virginia Airport. KCI Aviation has begun Phase I construction, and Phase II is expected to...

WVU Research Corporation announced a massive restructuring in its labor force

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia University Research Corporation has announced a massive restructuring in its labor force, with plans to shift more than 500 employees over to the University. Technically, a layoff, the corporation says that...

University transitioning 507 Research Corporation employees

MORGANTOWN — More than 500 employees of the West Virginia University Research Corporation will transition to direct university employment, effective Oct. 31. A Workers’ Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice included on...

Ohio County Schools’ Raquel McLeod Named West Virginia Central Office Administrator of the Year

photo by: Joselyn King Raquel McLeod, left, student services director for Ohio County Schools, is congratulated by Superintendent Kim Miller after winning the “Central Office Administratior of the Year” award from the West Virginia Association of...

Greencastle Patriot Federal Credit Union opening in October 

Patriot Federal Credit Union will open its 11th branch in Greencastle on October 14. The new location at 200 N. Antrim Way aims to serve a significant number of existing members in the Greencastle area. Grand opening celebrations will take place...

Poll: West Virginians have increasing concern about the economy

This Labor Day, West Virginians have growing economic concerns. According to the most recent edition of the MetroNews West Virginia Poll, 29% of respondents say the economy is improving, 37% say it’s about the same and 35% say it is getting worse....

West Virginia Explorer celebrates record 3.3 million monthly users amid 25th anniversary

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Explorer, the state’s most comprehensive online guide to travel, history, and culture, is celebrating a major milestone. According to Google Analytics, the publication hosted more than 3.3 million users in August,...

Calhoun County commissioner, teacher charged with sexual abuse

Jacob Daniel McCumbers (Photo Provided) GRANTSVILLE — A Calhoun County commissioner and teacher was arrested Friday and charged with sexual abuse. According to a criminal complaint filed in Calhoun County Magistrate Court, Jacob Daniel McCumbers,...

Amazon, SpaceX Won a Slice of Pa.’s $793M Broadband Funding. Critics Are Worried About Reliability

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG —...

Vandalia Health and W.Va. American Water offer free mammograms

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In the parking lot of West Virginia American Water, the Vandalia Health mobile mammography unit rolled in to offer walk-in screenings — no appointment required. “I really feel strongly about taking care of people,...

West Virginia officials urge caution around buses as students return to school

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — As school buses take to the roads after 3 months of summer vacation, drivers must pay extra attention to stop for buses with flashing red lights, as it’s not just a safety issue, it’s the law. “We have a lot of cases in...

West Virginia Lags Behind in Sites for New Businesses, But That is Changing

On the Ohio River in Wood County, officials are clearing hurdles to prepare sites for new businesses. Two locations, 70 acres of farmland and a sprawling industrial park, are set to become suitable for development, thanks to the first $150,000...

State officials eye geothermal energy growth

State Sen. Nick Pisciottano is pictured during a Senate committee hearing earlier this year. 06.24.25 - Veterans Affairs Committee June 24, 2025 Alexandra Malady | Pennsylvania Senate Democratic CaucusA group of state lawmakers want to set the...

West Virginia College Partners With Industry to Create AI Program

Students in rural West Virginia will gain access to emerging AI skills thanks to a newly funded, fully online Applied Artificial Intelligence certificate program at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC). The program...

West Virginia State University celebrates Katherine Johnson Day Observance

CHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginia State University honored one of its own on Tuesday with its annual Katherine Johnson Day Observance on the late alumna’s birthday. WVSU President Ericke Cage Johnson, a mathematician for NASA and its predecessor...

West Virginia and Alabama are canceling their football series

Alabama, West Virginia agree to cancel 2026-27 series and schedule Group of Five opponents OSDOL HAS OUR STORY FROM OAKLAND TONIGHT. IT’S BEEN FOUR YEARS SINCE THE NCAA ALLOWED ATHLETES TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS. BUT...

Poll: West Virginians Want State Officials To Focus on the Economy

CHARLESTON – As Gov. Patrick Morrisey challenges the West Virginia Legislature to codify his executive order allowing for religious exemptions to school-age vaccines, an annual poll has respondents telling Morrisey and lawmakers to leave the...