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Pride resigns as president of West Virginia State University

Embattled president leaves office after less than a year.

Walmart announces new policies following CDC coronavirus guidance

The announcement follows guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending people — including fully vaccinated individuals — wear masks in public indoor settings in areas with substantial or high transmission.

By MetroNews Staff

July 30, 2021 - 9:00 pm

Highly touted wideout Kevin Thomas commits to Mountaineers

Thomas becomes the 16th commit and second wide receiver in West Virginia's 2022 recruiting class.

July 30, 2021 - 6:54 pm

Body found in remote area of Randolph County, drowning suspected

Sheriff's deputies are investigating.

By MetroNews Staff

July 30, 2021 - 4:59 pm

The Education Alliance's summer intern program winds down with student presentations

The program placed 25 students at four companies in West Virginia.

By MetroNews Staff

July 30, 2021 - 3:43 pm

Regents at Texas, Oklahoma vote unanimously to accept invitation to SEC

The Longhorns and Sooners say they will remain in the Big 12 through June 2025, but both could come to a settlement with the Big 12 to leave sooner.

July 30, 2021 - 3:33 pm

Appalachian Power seeks rate increase to collect money deferred during pandemic year

State Public Service Commission hears testimony, decision pending.

By Jeff Jenkins

July 30, 2021 - 3:17 pm

Superintendents weigh options for masks in W.Va. schools

The West Virginia Department of Education is expected to release new guidance next week.

By Carrie Hodousek

July 30, 2021 - 12:22 pm

News

UPDATE: Baby injured in wreck after car taken from convenience store; driver charged

Mingo County charges pending connected to alleged stabbing, kidnapping.

By MetroNews Staff

July 30, 2021 - 12:10 pm

DHHR: Active cases of COVID-19 back above 2,000

Hospitalizations also increase.

By Jeff Jenkins

July 30, 2021 - 11:17 am

MetroNews This Morning 7-30-21

By MetroNews Staff

July 30, 2021 - 7:13 am

Marion County health leader notes increasing coronavirus cases, declining interest in vaccines

Health officials have stressed a majority of coronavirus-related deaths and hospitalizations involve people who have not been vaccinated.

By Mike Nolting

July 29, 2021 - 11:43 pm

Manchin, Capito discuss bipartisan infrastructure deal as US Senate continues work

The Senate on Wednesday voted 67-32 to move forward with the plan, in which 17 Republicans joined Democrats

July 29, 2021 - 9:31 pm

Congress passes bill reimbursing National Guard for post-Jan. 6 duties

West Virginia adjutant general says he's now confident the Guard can go ahead with August training exercises as planned.

By Brad McElhinny

July 29, 2021 - 6:09 pm

Big 12, ESPN at odds; SEC votes unanimously to invite Oklahoma, Texas

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has accused ESPN of wrongdoing; network says accusations have no merit.

July 29, 2021 - 5:42 pm

Sports

McBride selected 36th overall, set to join Knicks

An early entry in the draft, the West Virginia guard was not chosen in the first round, but came off the board early in the second.

July 30, 2021 - 12:03 am

High School Sports

After back-to-back 10-win seasons, Ritchie returns bulk of roster

The Rebels have averaged nine wins per season under head coach Rick Haught.

July 30, 2021 - 12:02 am

WVSU men's basketball to compete in first Chris Paul HBCU Invitational

Veteran Yellow Jackets' coach Bryan Poore looking forward to four-team event at Mohegan Sun.

July 29, 2021 - 6:59 pm

High School Sports

Mark Mason named Capital football coach

Longtime assistant Mark Mason was approved Wednesday by the Kanawha County Board of Education as Capital's head football coach.

July 28, 2021 - 5:53 pm

The Game Within The Game - Episode 69

Longtime Las Vegas oddsmaker Dave Sharapan joins host Brad Howe for a look at the upcoming NBA draft, the Olympics and MLB futures.

By MetroNews Staff

July 28, 2021 - 3:06 pm

High School Sports

Photo gallery: 75th OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game

July 28, 2021 - 1:48 pm

Marshall Sports

Gilbert says Marshall is taking 'wait and see' approach on conference realignment

Texas and Oklahoma announced this week they were leaving the Big 12.

By Jake Flatley

July 28, 2021 - 11:34 am