West Virginia faces job loss challenges amid election year and shrinking workforce

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A report from the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that in May of this year, 717,000 jobs were held within the state, but a year ago that number was over 725,000. Executive Director for the West Virginia Center on...

West Virginia's Mystery Hole ranked as one of country's top hidden art installations

ANSTED, W.Va. (WCHS) — A gravity-bending roadside attraction in rural West Virginia has been named one of the country’s top hidden gems by an art printing provider. Rivers Art surveyed thousands of customers in search of unique American art...

West Virginia Baseball Lands Promising Shortstop Kayden Lipscomb for 2026

West Virginia baseball just secured a major addition to its future lineup, landing a commitment from standout shortstop Kayden Lipscomb. One of the most highly regarded uncommitted infielders in the Northeast, Lipscomb brings elite tools,...

West Virginia to bring back glossy helmets for 2025 football season

Worn previously during Rich Rodriguez first tenure as head coach Published: Jun. 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM EDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

West Virginia Coffee Festival Pours Community and Flavor Into First-Ever Event

The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as caffeine enthusiasts from across the state gathered Saturday at Valley Park for the first annual West Virginia Coffee Festival. For Bethany Lewis, it was more than just a cup of joe—it was a...

As Senate continues 'Big, Beautiful' debate, West Virginia hospitals call provisions 'detrimental'

As members of the U.S. Senate continued to consider amendments to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” healthcare officials in West Virginia continued to warn about the potential effects. Senators spent hours on Monday considering amendments in a process...

Annual report for West Virginia businesses due by midnight

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The clock is ticking for business owners to file their annual report. Since January 1st, West Virginia business owners could file their updated documentation including mailing information for their business. However, in...

Video: Couple Gets Married at West Virginia Bigfoot Festival

Love was in the air at a West Virginia Bigfoot event this past weekend as a couple who say Sasquatch brought them together tied the knot with the legendary creature presiding over the ceremony. According to a local media report, Christy Chaffin...

Turnpike Traffic Jam Is a Wake-Up Call for West Virginia’s Leadership

Last week’s traffic nightmare on the West Virginia Turnpike wasn’t just a frustrating delay—it was a warning. Thousands of motorists were stranded for hours after a mudslide blocked the northbound lanes, with no clear detour and little...

Mudslide Strands Thousands Overnight on West Virginia Turnpike, Sparks Outrage

Thousands of drivers found themselves trapped for more than eight hours overnight Friday on a remote stretch of the West Virginia Turnpike, after a mudslide caused by heavy rain clogged a storm drain and flooded the northbound lanes. The traffic...

Marshall and Fairmont State Partner to Boost Student Opportunities and Keep Talent in West Virginia

In a move that’s more about collaboration than competition, Marshall University and Fairmont State University have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding academic and career opportunities for students—and giving them more reasons to build...

State Senators Raise Alarms Over West Virginia’s Budget Outlook

Two West Virginia state senators are voicing serious concerns about the state’s financial future following a recent budget presentation during interim legislative meetings. Senators Mike Oliverio and Joey Garcia appeared this week on WAJR’s “Talk...

AHA video highlights potential impact of Medicaid cuts to maternal care in West Virginia 

The latest video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Melissa Fannon-Wisner, DNP, nurse educator and nurse practitioner at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center. She explains how Medicaid cuts could limit access to...

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Flood Recovery in McDowell County Strains Already Struggling West Virginia Community

When floodwaters rushed through McDowell County in February, they came without warning. Rev. Brad Davis barely had time to grab his two cats before his home was swallowed by the deluge. Now, four months later, Davis and the rest of his community...

West Virginia Counties Set the Rules for Opioid Funds — with No One Watching

For two hours every Thursday and Friday, Randall Brown gathers a handful of people in front of a whiteboard. They sit on a couch or armchairs on either side — the walls filled with colorful drawings while coffee brews in a nearby pot. These are...

West Virginia First Foundation moves toward next round of 'Momentum' grants

The West Virginia First Foundation, the nonprofit board with millions of dollars in opioid settlement money available to put toward relief for state residents, is moving toward another round of grants. The grant cycle, the Momentum Initiative...

$25K Grant Kickstarts New Baseball Complex at University High School in West Virginia

Funding Announcement and Purpose West Virginia State Senators Mike Oliverio (R-Monongalia) and Charles Clements (R-Wetzel) visited University High School (UHS) on Friday to present a $25,000 grant from an economic development assistance fund,...

West Virginia House Majority Leader says there’s proof Del. Masters didn’t write antisemitic comment

West Virginia House Majority Leader Pat McGeehan issued a statement Friday saying he had “definitive proof” that Del. Ian T. Masters, R-Berkeley, was not recently using an Instagram account responsible for an antisemitic comment last week....

19-year-old drowns at West Virginia lake

TAYLOR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming at Tygart Lake, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). Officials say 19-year-old Dustin Nixon was swimming with a group of...