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First Responders take Crisis Intervention Team training in Morgantown to better help community
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Crisis Intervention Team training was held for first responders at the Morgantown Public Safety Training Center Monday. Experts said CIT training is necessary to better help first responders handle situations where a...

Wyoming rare earth mine touted as America’s first in decades isn’t economically viable, critics say
Energy Secretary Chris Wright last week traveled to a spot in north-central Wyoming for a ribbon-cutting event at what is being billed as America’s first new rare earth mine in 70 years. Ramaco Resources claims its Brook Mine near Sheridan,...

West Virginians to soon see opioid settlement spending by cities and counties
by Charles Young, WV News Reprinted with permission The public soon will be able to see how cities and counties have used their share of opioid settlement funds, according to officials with the West Virginia First Foundation. The foundation is in...

Carol Miller discusses Asia-Pacific relations and health legislation on social media
U.S. Representative Carol Miller, who serves West Virginia’s 1st district, recently highlighted her legislative and diplomatic activities through a series of posts on social media.On July 16, Miller posted about her participation in an event...

Smart Moves at The Hermitage Hotel, Atlanta CVB, Jamaica Tourist Board and More
Spencer Hux The Hermitage Hotel and Keswick Hall are proud to announce Spencer Hux as chief sales officer, ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation for the sister properties. This appointment highlights the synergy between the two...

Republicans set to choose new party chair Saturday, Morrisey hasn't announced who he'll back
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party Executive Committee meets Saturday in Morgantown and one of the items on the agenda is to choose a new state chairman. Current GOP Chair Matt Herridge, the state commerce secretary, will...

West Virginia To Host A 335 MW Wind Farm
Last Updated on: 9th July 2025, 01:57 pm Oh the irony, it burns. The US coal mining industry has blistered its way through the iconic coal producing Appalachian state of West Virginia for generations, permanently blowing up hundreds of pristine...

7th annual Beckley festival gathers community for art and entertainment
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Artists are gathering in Raleigh County this weekend at the 7th annual BEX Art Festival for music, good eats, and community. “There’s so many talented artists in our community and I just love that they get a chance to,...

Latest Supreme Court term set stage for religious liberty and ‘the idea that Americans shouldn’t have to leave their faith at the door’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2024-2025 term, which included cases on topics such as the scope of authority of federal judges, immigration, and religious liberty. When the court begins its 2025-2026 term, it will again hear...

Federal education funding to be released after monthlong delay
The U.S. Department of Education will release federal education funding frozen by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Friday. Nationwide, around $6.8 billion in funding for migrant education and...

West Virginia ranked 43rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $294,883 in home loans issued, West Virginia ranked 43rd in average loan amount for...

Kanagy snags first pro win in front of family, friends
Photo courtesy of KANAGY FAMILY The Kanagys took a photo of many of the family and friends who came to see Daniel Kanagy (center) pitch against the State College Spikes. They included (from left): Makayla Peters, Curt Dressler, Caroline Dressler,...

Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi strong advocate for yearly Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN — The biggest game on West Virginia’s schedule isn’t a Big 12 conference game. It’s the third game of the season against Pitt in the 108th Backyard Brawl. That’s not an opinion; looking at the ticket prices, WVU’s priciest home game is...

Guess Which Soda Texas Chose As Best? (HINT – Not Dr. Pepper)
You probably guessed Dr Pepper, huh? The 'Doc did really well nationally and our neighbors in New Mexico voted it best but Texas, (shockingly), went a different way. Dr Pepper ... do NOT put a period after Dr ... is practically the official soda...

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Fallen soldier from Korean War returns home to West Virginia
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The remains of a U.S. soldier from Marion County, who fought in the Korean War, have officially returned home to West Virginia 75 years later. James Charles Bowman of former coal-mining community, Jordan, West Virginia was...

WVU Tech Hosts High Schoolers at Science, Tech Summer Camp
(TNS) — High school sophomores from across West Virginia are getting first-hand experience in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine at WVU Tech. Students joined Golden Bear faculty, staff, and volunteers for the 31st annual...

Long-gone Potomac Little League was a county pioneer and legend builder
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The dust bunnies flew. One baseball diamond was carved out of a farmer’s level field that had once been used to grow alfalfa and timothy. Bad hops for infielders were almost routine. Leetown had the most pristine field that had...

Hodge not backing down from lofty goals as West Virginia’s head coach
West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge is entering his first season with the Mountaineers, but he’s not backing down from his long-term goal of getting his team to be in the national conversation on a yearly basis. “We want to win a national...

Gibson unbothered by Sun Belt Preseason Poll
— By Bill Cornwell In the lead-up to the start of fall practice next week, first-year Marshall football head coach Tony Gibson was joined by junior offensive lineman Jalen Slappy and junior defensive back Cam Smith at this week’s Sun Belt...