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TuesdayJuly 26, 2016

Decision day has Derrek Pitts mulling WVU, Florida, Penn State, Tennessee

The Rivals four-star safety from South Charleston, widely considered West Virginia's top in-state recruit, plans to make his decision Wednesday.

New Nicholas superintendent unveils emergency plan; no decision on flood-damaged schools

Hundreds of concerned citizens turned out to hear--and in many cases meet--Dr. Burge-Tetrick for the first time to talk about the uncertain future

In the wake of teacher salary and benefit cuts, WVEA plans Boone County meeting

Cuts to supplemental pay, as well as vision and dental benefits were made last week by the Boone County School system to avoid a takeover by the WV Dept. of Education.

U.S. GSA accepts high bid in auction for Sugar Grove Station

The GSA accepted the $11.2 million bid and awarded the contract, expecting a closure on the sale of the property within 60 days.

New Orleans Saints to help with flood cleanup Wednesday near The Greenbrier

Before officially beginning their 2016 campaign at The Greenbrier on Thursday, the Saints will help West Virginia in it's time of need.

Alpha emerges from Chapter 11, new CEO optimistic about coal and company’s future

The reorganized company will result in a privately held company operating 18 mines and eight preparation plants in West Virginia and Kentucky.

Business and industry forum discusses jobs, Eastern Panhandle’s future

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Business and Industry Council and the Eastern Panhandle Business Association teamed up on Tuesday to present the first of five public forums regarding employment in the Mountain State. The forum, entitled “Putting West Virginia Back to Work,” featured discussions with various government leaders with several others in the

Over $60,000 donated for high school teams affected by flooding

More than $60,000 has been raised to help schools in the state affected by flooding purchase new equipment.

Former Magnolia title coach Sims joins Morgantown staff

Former Magnolia football coach Josh Sims will serve as Morgantown's assistant head coach and quarterbacks' coach.

Lincoln County mother charged in 3-year-old boy’s drowning death

State Police say 28-year-old Nicole Hall waited several hours to call 911 after boy went missing. His body was found in the Little Coal River Monday evening.

Racetracks bet on small business comeback following flood

Tracks will only apply for half of what's available in modernization fund; other half to flood recovery efforts.

Charleston Recovery Point delays grand opening

The women's drug treatment facility was scheduled to open in September, but is now being pushed back to October or November.

DOH worker killed by falling tree in Mason County

Second incident involving DOH crew member in the past week.

Work to restore stream access continues

DNR continues to assess damage and prepare for cleanup at numerous access points in flood region

Flood victims can apply for Disaster SNAP benefits through state DHHR

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents impacted by the June flood, who are normally not eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, may now apply for Disaster SNAP benefits. The state Department of Health and Human Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing residents in 12 West Virginia counties to apply for D-SNAP benefits

Dem delegates predict unity by end of week

DNC continues in Philadelphia.

Victim identified in fatal tractor accident

One man was killed in Monongalia County Monday in the crash.

Intuit chief Brad Smith eager to generate flood relief for W.Va.

"My wife and I have said from day one any and every opportunity we have to give back to those who gave to us, we will."

McDonald leads core group back for Class A runner-up East Hardy

East Hardy lost just four starters from last year's Class A state runner-up football team.