Capital’s Goldsmith named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Cougars’ football, basketball standout earns statewide honor.

Matchups to watch as West Virginia meets Georgia Southern

Allan Taylor's video preview taps the keg on the Mountaineers' season opener.

Georgia Southern’s $850k biggest payout yet by West Virginia

But it's not far out of line with the escalating prices smaller schools are receiving for "guaranteed" games.

State GOP Executive Director to leave for position with RNC

Matt Dailer, 29, had been with the West Virginia GOP since 2012.

Mingo County Magistrate Sidebottom to retire

Brock Mounts will replace magistrate at the end of October.

Algal blooms in Ohio River cause public health advisory

DHHR issues warning urging caution from residents.

Volleyball photo gallery: Martinsburg vs. Sherando (VA)

A look at Martinsburg's recent volleyball match against Sherando.

Girls soccer photo gallery: University at Martinsburg

A look at University's recent 10-0 win over Martinsburg in high school girls soccer.

Tomblin takes a pass on Sugar Grove, looks to Mason County for women’s prison

Governor says Point Pleasant site "most cost-effective."

‘They were being disruptive’ police officer describes uproar at Logan High

3 students charged, maybe a fourth.

Cleanup of Kanawha River the goal of volunteers

Great Kanawha River Cleanup Saturday in three counties.

Suspect accused in Clarksburg beating waives preliminary hearing, has bond reduction denied

Zachary Hilliard remains jailed as one of three charged with malicious wounding, conspiracy and first degree robbery

Charleston AAA predicts high travel volume for Labor Day weekend

Over 30 million Americans will travel this weekend.

Friday’s Gold & Blue Lunch Report: Expect 9-1 start for Big 12 this weekend

It's not exactly a murderers' row of opponents, but the Big 12 should survive opening weekend mostly unscathed. (Sorry, Texas.)

Harpers Ferry business ready to reopen after fire

The Vintage Lady first of destroyed businesses to start over.

Justice leads both Kessler & Cole in MetroNews West Virginia Poll governor races

The poll numbers were released on Friday's MetroNews "Talkline."

37th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival kicks off in Clarksburg

The festival runs from Friday to Sunday

Poll shows increasing red state lean for WV

There is increasing evidence that West Virginia is now a red state… and an angry one at that.  It comes from the first edition of the Metronews West Virginia Poll by Repass Research. Most promising for Republicans, and in turn discouraging for Democrats, is that when likely voters are asked if they think it would be