Coal miner dies in Kanawha County

Victim killed working at the American Eagle Mine Thursday night.

Arrest in Charleston stabbing

Woman charged Friday morning.

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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.

West Virginia State University celebrates federal grant for new agriculture complex

$26.5 million grant comes from the USDA's NIFA program.

New federal disaster declared counties thankful flood victims will get help

Kanawha, Fayette and Harrison counties approved for individual assistance.

Hurricane to impact West Virginia Sunday

Although not directly in the path, spin off storms will bring West Virginia much needed rain by Sunday morning

Salango hopes meeting with Clean-Seas can provide clarity on project

Kanawha County Commission President met with parent company's CEO this week.

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West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Thursday, October 8, 2026

Speaker calls state’s nuclear initiative withdrawal a mistake, still sees potential in nuclear sector

State nuclear prospects remain despite federal hub withdrawal, Hanshaw says.

Trump approves federal disaster funding in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties; public assistance money going to 11 counties

It was a summer of floods in West Virginia.

Constellium Ravenswood named “Coolest Thing Made in W.Va.,” Justice visits plant in Jackson County

Constellium Ravenswood made aluminum plates used in NASA's Artemis II.