Bill that would create job creation work groups passes state House

Next stop, the state Senate

Layoffs expected at Pleasant Valley Hospital

Due to continued challenges in the health care industry

San Diego Padres Manager Bud Black says former Mountaineer Jedd Gyorko is ready for the major leagues.

Officers training to become certified meth lab technicians

To better address and clean up meth labs

Parkersburg revels in Fieler’s one shining moment

All-state player who drew little D-I recruiting interest finding out life's a beach at Florida Gulf Coast.

Search resumes for remains of Samantha Burns

FBI and State Police acting on a tip in Wayne County.

Report: Payne’s ties to IMG date back to 2008

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Board of Governors chairman Drew Payne has been at the center of a controversy delaying a prospective media deal between the university and IMG College due to his involvement and ownership with IMG partner West Virginia Media. A report published Wednesday in the Morgantown Dominion Post shows Payne’s long-standing

WVU purchasing more property

University planning mixed-use development for Evansdale community.

DOH looks at gas tax alternatives

The West Virginia Highway Department wants to find another way to tax motorists for using the state’s roads. West Virginians, like motorists in most states, now pay a tax on each gallon of gas they buy. In West Virginia it’s 35 cents. However, state Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox said increased fuel efficiency means gas consumption

West Liberty basketball coach Jim Crutchfield talks about their upcoming NCAA Elite Eight game

Bill to increase state broadband speed clears first hurdle

Frontier Communications says it remains concerned about bill's possible unintended consequences.

Bill protecting gays from discrimination pulled in House

Legislation that would have prohibited discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation (HB 2856) died in the House of Delegates Wednesday. The defeat trigged an impassioned floor speech by the bill’s primary sponsor, Delegate Stephen Skinner (D-Jefferson) where he thanked the bill’s supporters, but called out opponents. “For those who know what the

Snowshoe extends season again

Trails will be open into April in Pocahontas County.

Teen making a difference in his community

Student says drinking, drugs, bullying not acceptable.

Charleston Police prepare for UMWA event

Police working closely with rally organizers and will be ready if arrests are necessary.

Bill aimed at kids never going hungry

Feed to Achieve is introduced at the Legislature

Speculation swirls about possible 2014 Senate and House races

Gainer and others are considering the Capitol Hill options.

House approves Skylar’s Law

A unanimous vote sends the bill to the Senate.

Rockefeller will again propose a mine safety bill

No major federal legislation has been approved in the three years since the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster.

Plenty of new faces for Class AAA champs

Princeton looks to defend its 2012 state baseball championship after losing seven starters.