Work getting started on Pierpont’s aviation maintenance building

Two-year construction gets underway.

Spencer man charged for allegedly shooting at DoorDash drivers

SPENCER, W.Va – A man who allegedly shot at Doordash drivers who pulled up to his house faces ten criminal charges, including wanton endangerment. Officers arrested Larry Epling, 65, of Spencer on Friday, and he was charged with six counts of wanton endangerment, two counts of assault, and two counts of being a prohibited person

Huntington Fire Department focused on safe charging for Fire Prevention Week

HUNTINGTON, W.Va – The Huntington Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week through this Saturday. The week’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower”, which focuses on steps that can be taken to safely charge devices with lithium-ion batteries. Those devices include phones, tablets,

Huntington named as part of federal STREETS grant program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va – Federal grant money is on the way for the City of Huntington as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s new Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support (STREETS) program. Huntington is one of eight communities to receive part of the $96 million being distributed through the

Valley Link opposition group now armed with poll results

Charles Town Council to consider transmission lines, data centers at Monday night meeting.

West Virginia business interests hopeful permitting reform bill makes it through lame duck session

Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, others encouraged by deal announced last week in U.S. Senate.

Ascend program targeting educators set to expand

Eastern Panhandle will be focus after success in Monongalia and Preston counties.

Former middle school principal named in criminal charges in Raleigh County

Chad Quesenberry allegedly took money while selling equipment.

Groundbreaking scheduled for new University High Athletic Complex

Fundraising continues with next spring in mind.

Virginia authorities still looking for man with West Virginia ties who walked away from work release unit

John Wesley Webb has connections to Princeton.

Advantage Valley celebrating new POWER grant to help manufacturers expand to new markets

$2 million to be used over the next 3 years.

West Virginia Democrats hosting yearly Roosevelt-Kennedy dinner in Charleston on Saturday night

Doors open at 6 p.m. at Beni Kedem Temple.

School mourns slain teacher in Marshall County

Counselors lean on each other and faculty to help students with the loss of a beloved teacher Monica Will.

Leaves are changing in West Virginia, tourism officials highlight peak places to visit

The peak spots to visit at the moment are Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Snowshoe Mountain, and Spruce Knob.

Tucker County educator accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Haden Wamsley, 22, is in custody.

HEPC keeps Salem University suspended from state financial aid programs

Improvement noted but officials say more is needed.

BridgeValley CTC leadership lays out facilities concerns in South Charleston and Montgomery

BridgeValley operates programs at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park and former WVU Tech campus.

MetroNews This Morning 10-2-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday, October 2, 2026

Lawmakers propose trip to worldwide medical technology center next year

Dels. Geno Chiarelli and Joe Ellington recently traveled to Galway, Ireland.

Body of Preston County man missing after boat mishap found in Ohio

The body of Rodney Nieman, 73, was found September 28, more than a month after he was lost in Lake Erie.