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TodayApril 19, 2026

Judge overseeing legal battle for control of The Greenbrier sets date for courtroom showdown

A federal judge overseeing a move to place The Greenbrier Hotel under the authority of a third-party caretaker has scheduled a date to hear evidence early next month. The evidentiary hearing of 9:30 a.m. May 11 before U.S. District Judge Frank Volk represents a coming milestone in the battle for control over the historic resort.

Yet another lawsuit is filed over flawed mammograms at The Greenbrier Clinic

This one was filed on behalf of a patient at the clinic described only as "E.H.," a resident of Greenbrier County, as well as others in similar circumstances.

Morgantown leaders bringing back unique funding effort for non-profits

Meeting set for later this month for "The 100 People Who Care."

Nevera murder trial resumes Monday in Morgantown

Jury heard audio of murder victim Kimberly Osborne Friday before breaking for weekend.

YesterdayApril 18, 2026

WVU’s new chief financial officer begins work June 1

Chris Kabourek will oversee WVU's financial health.

Harrison County man accused of making terroristic threats

Man promised to blow up Clarksburg.

National Guard alerts the public about fake Morgantown event

Fake flyer promotes ramp-themed event at new Morgantown Armory.

Ravenswood Council fires city clerk following fraud charges

Kimberly Benson was charged this week.

Federal jury convicts Hurricane man of abusing child while stationed overseas

Dustin Bowles faces a mandatory minimum of 30 years in federal prison.

FridayApril 17, 2026

David McKinley, engineer and longstanding political figure, dies at 79

He became the first Republican to represent West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District seat in 42 years 2010 with a winning margin of less than 1,500 votes.

WVU BOG okays going to bond market to fund construction projects

WVU President Michael T. Benson says university should get good interest rate because of financial standing.

Rodge Cohen, Charleston native and nationally known financial attorney, comes aboard Greenbrier case

Cohen, who goes by Rodge, was the focus of a 2023 New York Times article headlined, "The Banking Industry's Go-to Crisis Adviser."

Longtime Harrison County officeholder Albert Marano has died

Former sheriff, current county clerk loses battle with cancer.

Suspect identified in Kanawha County officer-involved shooting

East Bank man killed by police after pursuit that followed a shooting.