West Virginia loses when our leaders punch down

It’s relatively easy for me to write about the subjects I usually cover in my commentaries, which tend to relate to the environment and climate. It’s harder for me to write about race, despite being a person of color who has experienced racism more than I’ …

West Virginia State University, an HBCU, review…

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s anti-diversity, equity and inclusion executive order is prompting West Virginia State University to review its programs. WVSU, located in Institute, is one of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. …

TCU Coach Dixon gets his 500th win, TCU 65 – West Virginia 60

West Virginia Braces for Winter Storm Surge, Flooding Risks

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A series of winter storms is set to batter West Virginia and surrounding regions, bringing a mix of freezing rain, flooding, and potential snowfall over the coming days. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all …

Who was Christa Merrill? Woman, 34, who went missing 6 months ago found dead in West Virginia sex offender's home

The remains of Christa Merrill, from Fairmont, who was reported missing six months ago, were reportedly found at a sex offender's residence in Shinnston, West Virginia. Sheriff Robert Matheny II of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said that the …

West Virginia officials declare state of preparedness in all 55 counties ahead of weather

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all 55 counties on Wednesday evening, urging residents to be cautious ahead of developing weather, officials said. In a statement from the Office of the …

West Virginia must focus on education

In one of his first actions as West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey ordered an economic “Backyard Brawl” with our neighboring states. That’s a great goal, as the least we can do is be competitive with our border states — Ohio, Pennsylvania, …

Shaw has career-high 22, No. 18 West Virginia women defeat Kansas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sydney Shaw had 13 of her career-high 22 points in the first quarter and No. 18 West Virginia rolled to a 76-43 win over Kansas on Wednesday night. The Mountaineers held the Jayhawks scoreless for more than seven minutes to start …

TCU’s Jamie Dixon knotches 500th career win as Horned Frogs upset West Virginia

FORT WORTH — TCU men’s coach Jamie Dixon became the 76th basketball coach in NCAA history to reach the 500-win threshold with the Horned Frogs’ 65-60 win over West Virginia on Wednesday at Schollmaier Arena. The victory was Dixon’s 172nd with the Horned …

Wirt County students place third in West Virginia PSA contest (with video)

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) ELIZABETH — A team from Wirt County High School took third place in the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration’s 12th annual NO School Spirits PSA contest, a statewide competition aimed at …