WVU issues interim suspension to fraternity following hazing allegations

Lambda Chi chapter under investigation.

South Charleston police put down pit bulls after they killed other dogs and came at officer

The owner of the dogs issued citation.

Federal program to help young families rolls out in Morgantown

Gov. Patrick Morrisey, WVU announced Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Program.

National Weather Service issues wind advisory in connection with what will be left of Hurricane Isaias

West Virginia will also get rain this weekend.

Red Cross says 12 years of ‘Sound the Alarm’ program has saved lives

Installations of smoke alarms taking place Friday.

Harrison County-based traffic company faces layoffs after losing contract with Antero

ECM Energy Services issues WARN notice for its West Virginia Traffic Management Division.

Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey retiring after 26 years in department; Deputy Chief Jason Webb tabbed as successor

Scott Dempsey joined Charleston police in 2000.

American Heart Association’s Rural Health Summit spotlights Appalachian issues

Second annual summit focuses specifically on the Appalachian region.

Coal miner dies in Kanawha County

Victim killed working at the American Eagle Mine Thursday night.

Arrest in Charleston stabbing

Woman charged Friday morning.

MetroNews This Morning 10-9-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday, October 9, 2026

Wyoming County health officials say Staph infections, MRSA to blame for unusual skin rashes, infections

The health department says the infections are communicable through "direct skin-to-skin contact."

Closures and consolidations approved in Boone County: Van Elementary, Van Junior/Senior High, Whitesville Elementary to close

Boone County Schools, dealing with $3.5 million in deficits, are attempting to right size their budget.

U.S. Marshals Service asking for help in finding wanted Wood County sex offender, offer $5,000 reward

Authorities are looking for Gabriel Hargus, 49, of Mineral Wells.

$35 million project to modernize Anthony Correctional Center in Greenbrier County comes to a close

Project was spurred after discovery of black mold eight years ago.

Bluefield man charged with Charlotte murder

Jamere Edwards is in custody.

Kanawha County surface mine shutting down

109 workers to lose their jobs.

$26 million Capital Connector Project advances to construction bidding phase

Project will transform Kanawha Boulevard from Magic Island to the 35th Street Bridge in Charleston.

Report reveals victim in Kanawha County ambulance case was positive for meth when struck

Documents filed in voluntary manslaughter case.

South Carolina police arrest woman wanted in Bluefield shooting

Bluefield police said that Hallie Graham is in custody.