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WednesdayAugust 29, 2018

Cacapon Resort work to begin soon

The project will be funded by bonds backed by excess lottery revenue.

First bond project awarded for Turnpike work

Triton Construction, of St. Albans, submitted a winning bid of $105,675,400 to widen nearly eight miles of the West Virginia Turnpike near Beckley.

Body discovered near Boone County school

The body of Tyler Mann Ball, 20, of Costa, was found in a wooded area along state Route 1.

Marshall unsure of starting lineup ahead of season opener

Days before Marshall begins the 2018 season at Miami (Ohio), several starting spots have yet to be decided for the Herd, including at quarterback.

Sports betting to open this weekend in Charles Town

West Virginia is one of five states that enacted sports betting laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year.

Southern football report: Week 2

Get caught up on the key matchups in southern West Virginia in Week 2.

Braxton County hospital intends to join WVU Health Systems family

BCMH is a 25-bed critical access hospital.

Construction may resume on Mountain Valley Pipeline

Pipeline developer says it will bring back construction workers.

Sweet Spot podcast: Finally, it’s Tennessee week

After many drills and deadlifts, No. 17 West Virginia prepares to blast off for Charlotte, N.C., and Episode 44 of "The Sweet Spot with A.T." fans the fervor.

Mid-Ohio Valley football report: Week 2

Williamstown and Parkersburg after each after their first win of the season.

Justice Davis, although retired, is summoned to Senate impeachment trial

Motion could be made to remove Davis from the articles of impeachment.

Supreme Court denies Blankenship ballot attempt

Court moves quickly with election day approaching.

Police seek person-of-interest in string of FSU car thefts

Police are seeking information on Jeremy Allen White, 33.

High school football preview: Week 2 in Class A

Greg Carey and Joe Brocato discuss the top matchups on the board in Week 2 of high school football in Class A.

Kroger to close location in Smithers

Decision is the latest hard blow to the Upper Kanawha Valley and leaves the region with no grocery store between Quincy and Fayetteville

House of Delegates votes for Roger Hanshaw to be new speaker

He is now the 58th Speaker of the West Virginia House.

Eastern Panhandle football report: Week 2

Martinsburg and Hedgesville try to move to 2-0 as both face out-of-state foes, while East Hardy looks to avoid an 0-2 start.

Beckley police searching for missing woman

Michelle L. Greene was last seen in June.

State government: the good, the bad and the ugly

West Virginia state government is a frequent target of criticism because, well, it’s the government.  It is, by nature, inefficient and bureaucratic.  Additionally, politicians incessantly overpromise about what the government will do for people, which inevitably leads to disappointment. West Virginia has had two recent examples of incompetence. As MetroNews’ Brad McElhinny reported, back in

Dove and Canada goose seasons ready to open in W.Va.

The two seasons opening September 1 are the first hunting days of the year in West Virginia.