Justice calls for Blue Ribbon Commission on higher ed in WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice says he wants a Blue Ribbon Commission for Four-Year Higher Education. Justice made the announcement in a brief Thursday afternoon release. “Our West Virginia colleges and universities are so critical to our communities, and the continued erosion of their stability deeply concerns me,” Justice stated. “My hope is that

Agencies try again to cancel lease on vacant property, but new mall owner wants proof

'Maybe they don't know where to send it,' landlord says.

Berkeley County residents speak out on paid firefighters plan

Berkeley Council may vote next week.

2018 All-USA West Virginia high school baseball teams

USA Today High School Sports has announced its All-USA West Virginia baseball teams.

Low favorable marks for Manchin, Morrisey, Justice in latest PPP poll

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin leads state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in head-to-head match-up.

With contract up and chancellor search on, Paul Hill remains on the job

Gov. Justice may be planning higher-ed review.

Major cleanup in Barbour County after multiple cloudbursts

Roads are damaged, basements flooded, and some are stranded in areas of Philippi and surrounding communities like Nestorville, Valley Furnace, and Moatsville

Bluefield sophomore Isaiah Johnson adding Power Five offers

Bluefield's Isaiah Johnson has an offer list that includes Penn State, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Kentucky and Rutgers.

Unanswered questions in Fayette County shooting investigation

A woman was shot twice in the Meadow Bridge area.

Barbershop damaged after SUV crashes through front door

Wreck occurred in Kanawha City section of Charleston.

Overnight storms led to house fire in Bridgeport

Firefighters believe the blaze was caused by an electrical surge.

Museum, Huntington theater, Clay Center on West Virginia stop list for National Council on the Arts

The visit to the Mountain State continues into Friday.

House Judiciary faces weighty challenge with impeachment

The state Legislature’s first impeachment inquiry in 29 years is underway. The charge to the House Judiciary Committee is to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring articles of impeachment against members of the West Virginia Supreme Court. The public interest will be served best if the committee and the full House (and ultimately

Manchin, Capito comment on upcoming Supreme Court nomination process

The remarks come in light of the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced Wednesday he will retire at the end of July.

DOT to open Interstate 77 near state line for Independence Day

The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday lanes between exit 1 and exit 9 will be open from June 29 through July 9.

Finance chairmen say severance tax too volatile to stabilize PEIA

Raising severance tax on natural gas by 2 percent has been a popular idea for PEIA.

WVU prof: Kennedy retirement sets up pressurized timeline before midterms

"I do think it's going to have an immediate impact on the race," John Kilwein said.

After Maurer picks Vols, where does WVU’s quarterback search turn?

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia is shifting its 2019 quarterback search after Brian Maurer committed to Tennessee on Wednesday. The Mountaineers were Maurer’s first Power Five offer 13 months ago, while Tennessee’s surfaced only last week. Texas A&M and Ohio State also offered recently, but the 6-foot-4 three-star prospect from Ocala, Fla., told media

National Junior Olympics boxing tournament taking place in Charleston for the third year

Youth boxers from around the country have gathered to compete in one of USA Boxing's biggest events.

National Youth Science Camp delegates arrive in Charleston

18 countries, including the United States, will be represented at this year's camp which focuses on teaching students more about the STEM field.