OMEGA Campaign raises nearly $80,000

President Jan Vineyard says every cent raised goes to children

Teen killed, 2 injured in Fayette County lightning strike

Boys were pond fishing when lightning struck a nearby tree.

Herd will have eight games nationally televised

Conference USA has announced the broadcast schedule for the 2015 season.

Charleston drug summit held at Capitol Complex

Stansbury organizes summit; former addict tells tale of recovery

Former WVU guard Chase Connor signs with Fairmont State

The two-time state scoring champ at Shady Spring High will be eligible immediately at D-II program.

WV Coaches Association announces Hall of Fame inductees

The West Virginia Athletic Coaches Association has announced three new members for its 2015 Hall of Fame class.

Man charged with murder in death of boy, 2

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man was taken into custody by South Charleston police Monday and charged with murder following the death of a 2-year-old boy. SC Police Sgt. Joel Gray said investigators determined they had enough evidence to charge Jarrel Stricklen after an autopsy at the state Medical Examiner’s Office earlier in the day. “Our officers

WVU completes purchase of former Mountain State University

MORGANTOWN W.Va. – West Virginia University has expanded its footprint in the Mountain State. In a Monday release, President Gordon Gee confirmed the completion of the purchase of the former Mountain State University campus and assets in Beckley. “This is truly a unique opportunity to better serve the citizens of southern West Virginia with niche

Remains found in Kanawha County town believed that of Native American

Crews digging water line made discovery.

McKinley puts off gubernatorial bid to seek re-election to Congress

Congressman says war on coal can be better fought against in Washington.

Cole to announce political plans Tuesday; run for governor expected

Senate president has been 1 of 3 high-profile Republicans discussing 2016 governor's race.

Mountaineers land 7:30 p.m. kickoff vs. Georgia Southern in opener

Week 2 game against Liberty slated to kick at 3 p.m.

Raise for Charleston Mayor Jones pulled from city council agenda

Mayor doesn't want controversy to surround beginning of new term.

Mine safety changes ready to be put into effect

Coal industry says measure makes them more competitive while remaining at current safety levels, but opponents disagree and say safety takes a step backward.

Gold and Blue Now: Monday, June 1

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On the Monday edition of Gold and Blue Now, new WVU Hall of Fame inductee Amos Zereoue discusses the honor.

4 arrested for McDowell County copper theft

The suspects face a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges in the May 24 incident.

Outreach administrator for Crime Victims Fund calls it ‘underutilized’

Assistance is available to innocent victims of crimes.

Support for doctor-assisted suicide climbs nationally

The director of West Virginia University's Center for Health Ethics & Law says that should not be the only option for terminally ill patients.

Clay Center announces Fall 2015 performance lineup

The season runs from August 11 through December 13.

East River Mountain Tunnel work this week; I-77 south traffic will be slowed

Fix-up needed after major afire last summer.