Conceal carry bill set for final passage in House Thursday

Delegates defeat majority leader's proposal for statewide vote.

Layoffs, pay cuts announced at Nicholas County Courthouse

The county will lose 24 positions and remaining employees will take a 20 percent pay cut

Waiver policy under consideration for school systems

Accrued time could be used for missed days because of bad weather.

Airport hillside slipping

Residents urged to stay away for a few weeks.

Charleston Catholic knocks out Class A No. 4 Pocahontas County

Charleston Catholic advances into the Class A semifinals with a win over Pocahontas County.

Morgantown begins defense of Class AAA title with rout of Buckhannon-Upshur

Morgantown beats Buckhannon-Upshur to advance into the Class AAA semifinals.

Six-time Class A defending champ St. Joe back to semifinals

St. Joseph Central beats Tug Valley to advance into the Class A semifinals.

State DHHR and DOE oppose House amendments to immunization bill

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources could lose the ability to add vaccines through the state's current medical exemption process.

Former Justice Richard Neely gives lawmakers spirited argument against constitutional convention

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday passed a resolution urging West Virginia to join the movement for a constitutional convention to adopt a federal balanced budget amendment. The committee approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 by a vote of 9-6. The resolution passed despite animated warnings from former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely,

Those on both sides of Coal Jobs Safety Act wait on Gov. Tomblin

Thursday afternoon deadline to sign or veto controversial legislation.

West Virginia’s first task in Kansas City: Find a way to beat Baylor

The Bears are 3-point favorites entering Thursday's Big 12 quarterfinal game at the Sprint Center.

Capehart resigns as West Liberty president

Move comes less than 2 months after ethics charges filed.

Maroon Knights into Class A semifinals with dominating win over Fayetteville

Wheeling Central advances into the girls basketball Class A semifinals.

Courtesy Patrol survives proposed cut

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates Wednesday rejected a move to defund the state’s Courtesy Patrol. The amendment failed 12-87 after a number of delegates, both Democrat and Republican, spoke in support of the program, saying it’s a valued service for motorists. The Courtesy Patrol provides roadside assistance between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m.

CURA approves to develop former Holley site in Charleston

KM Hotels proposes to build a Homewood Suites on the Quarrier Street property.

Tournament traditions as girls begin quest for state basketball titles

MetroNews will provide coverage of all of the games through Saturday.

Bill to increase cigarette tax gains traction

Legislation also deals with fireworks, smoking, veterans and VFDs.

Experience shines as Parkersburg South rolls over Martinsburg

Parkersburg South beats Martinsburg 61-43 in the Class AAA quarterfinals.

Senate president torn on Common Core legislation

Bill Cole says he too opposes the educational measures, but added tossing it on the scrap heap could be more costly than making repairs.

Moderate flooding expected along rivers

Heaviest rain tracked across north central W.Va. and into the central mountains