Raiders pick Joseph 14th: ‘He can play at all the levels of your defense’

West Virginia safety became the first Big 12 player drafted Thursday night and the school's 12th first-round pick overall.

WVSU votes on new president, contract negotiation needed

The chair of the West Virginia State University Board of Governors will need to negotiate a contract for the new president of the university before announcing the person's name.

2nd Annual Hubapalooza helps communities “steal” ideas for better future

Director Kent Spellman said these conferences are important because communities in West Virginia may face similar sets of problems

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Fairmont doctor accused of trading pills for sex

The 65-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday following an investigation that dates back to 2011.

Steelworkers reach agreement with ArcelorMittal

Union leadership believes enough common ground has been found for a sound contract each side can accept.

Rosters set for 2016 North-South Boys Basketball Classic

The West Virginia Athletic Directors Association released the rosters for the 2016 North-South Basketball Classic.

West Virginia encouraging more motorcycle tourism

"They're buying everything, and motorcycle riders have a great philosophy--which I love--to buy local."

Senate finance chair says $150 million in budget cuts may be needed

Sen. Mike Hall a guest Thursday on MetroNews "Talkline."

Two dead in early morning robbery in Princeton

Suspect takes his own life after fatally wounding clerk at Mercer County convenience store.

Kessler, Goodwin respond to Justice’s ‘two peas in a pod’ ad

Justice campaign says he's listening to concerns of West Virginians.

Education, public health organizations & others join calls for $1 cigarette tax hike

Their argument is that higher tobacco taxes would benefit West Virginia's fiscal and physical health.

Drug take-back events return to W.Va. Saturday

Residents can drop off any unwanted, expired or unused medications to locations statewide from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

WVSU presidential finalist withdraws from candidacy day after campus visit

Dr. Roslyn Clark-Artis, a 1991 WVSU graduate and the president of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida, announced she will stay at FMU instead.

Stabbing leaves woman dead in Mercer County

Troopers know the motive, but are releasing few details about the incident

Even at 5-foot-9 (and 1/2), might Joseph stretch into the first round?

Of the 24 safeties drafted in the top three rounds since 2012, only one has been as short as Karl Joseph.

Feeling the Bern (not so much)

I confess.  There’s a small part of me that finds Bernie Sanders appealing. No doubt that will confirm the suspicions of readers/listeners who believe I’m a closet liberal and sound patronizing to progressives who “feel the Bern” to their very core. Let me explain. It is evident that Sanders is sincere…a true believer in how

On the Campaign Trail: Goodwin learned public service at a young age

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Booth Goodwin is seeking a different office from the one he’s held for five years on West Virginia’s May 10 primary day, but his credo of public service remains the same. The former U.S. Attorney and Democrat gubernatorial candidate says he was inspired by his parents, particularly his father Joseph Robert Goodwin, who ran