Retton retires after 30-year tenure at Fairmont Senior

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Dave Retton is retiring after a highly-successful, three-decade run leading the Fairmont Senior boys basketball program. Retton was named the head coach of the Polar Bears in 1997 and his teams were consistent contenders in Class AAA and Class AA for the duration of his tenure.

Senior Benjamin Hughes September Bridgeport High Male Student of Month for 2026-27 School Year

Bridgeport High School Principal Renee' Mathews has announced that Benjamin Hughes is the September 2026 Male Student of the Month. Visit Connect-Bridgeport next weekend to see the Male and Female Students of the Month for September. Below is a profile of Hughes. Benjamin Hughes is the son of Dan and...

West Virginia’s public schools are half-empty, report says

A report released by Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) Thursday said the average utilization rate of the state's school buildings is about 55%, and the number of empty seats is enough to accommodate North Dakota's entire public-school population.

Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition series

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that applications are being accepted for paid coaching positions for the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition series. According to a press release, teachers in the Mountain State can earn up to $2,000 while assisting middle school students in building their math skills, confidence, and preparing them for competition.

WVU holds bell-ringing ceremony in remembrance of 4 students

Families, staff and students of WVU came together to share memories and honor the lives of four students who passed away during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Barbour County elementary school placed on ‘safety hold’ due to ‘student behavior issue’

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - A Barbour County elementary school was placed on a “safety hold” Friday due to a “student behavior issue.”. The situation at Philippi Elementary School was announced on the Barbour County Schools Facebook page at approximately 10:49 a.m. when officials said the situation had been addressed and is now all clear.

Oct. 16-17, 2026 High School Football Scoreboard

Independence @ Linsly, 1:30 p.m. Conotton Valley @ Steub. Catholic, 7 p.m. Buckeye Trail @ Tusky Central, 7 p.m.

John Marshall wins close contest on the road against Brooke

Brooke, W.Va (WTRF) – The John Marshall Monarchs defeated the Brooke Bruins 14-12. The Monarchs climb to 6-2, with the Bruins dropping to 4-3 on their season. John Marshall is on the road next week against Cabell Midland and Brooke travels to East Liverpool High School. Both games are slated for Oct. 23 at 7:00 […]

12 SportsZone High School Football Scores: Week 8

Liberty vs. Ritchie County FINAL: Liberty wins 36-30 Clay-Battelle vs. Tygarts Valley FINAL: Clay-Battelle wins 6-0 Lewis County vs. North Marion FINAL: North Marion wins 49-9 Preston vs. Bridgeport FINAL: Bridgeport wins 63-14 Morgantown vs. Parkersburg South FINAL: Morgantown wins 50-6 South Harrison vs. Williamstown FINAL: Williamstown wins 40-8 University vs. Spring Mills FINAL: University […]

10.15.26 High School Scoreboard

Bluefield at Fairmont Senior: Three keys to watch for

Friday’s matchup between Bluefield and Fairmont Senior marks the first meeting between the programs in six years. If this instance resembles any of the previous four, which took place annually from 2017-2020 in the postseason, the MetroNews Television Game of the Week at East-West Stadium will be one worth looking back on over time.

7-to-1 vote: West Virginia BOE has decided that the existing funding formula for public schools is outdated

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – In a 7-to-1 vote today, the West Virginia Board of Education has formally decided that the existing funding formula for public schools is outdated and does not provide a thorough education. It’s in response to a lawsuit that argues that the state’s school aid...

Displaced Students Begin Moving Back to Campus Following Dorm Renovations

Fairmont State University students displaced from Bryant Place to off-campus housing began moving back onto campus after dorm renovations last month. More than 40 students were able to return in the first wave of move-ins on Sept. 25, according to Christopher Heaton, director of Housing and Residence Life. The return began with the fourth floor, while renovations continued elsewhere in the building.

Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition series

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that applications are being accepted for paid coaching positions for the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition series. According to a press release, teachers in the Mountain State can earn up to $2,000 while assisting middle school students in building their math skills, confidence, and preparing them for competition. West […]

WVU Hope Coliseum evacuated due to gas leak

The post goes on to say that an investigation into the leak is underway and ask people to avoid the area around the Hope Coliseum.

Son of WVU professor donates African drums to John Marshall High School

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Faini donated his father’s, the late Phil Faini’s, drums collected from a trip to Africa to John Marshall High School. Phil Faini was a percussion professor at WVU who traveled across Africa to study music. He collected the instruments on a trip in 1968 and brought them back to […]

WVU professor weighs in on rising rural school closures and consolidations

Numerous counties in north central West Virginia have closed or consolidated schools in just the last few years. A West Virginia University professor discussed these school closures and proposed closures, past and present.

Football Recap: John Marshall Now 4-1 over Last Five Games + How To Watch

The John Marshall Monarchs earned a 14-6 win over the Brooke Bruins on Friday. The 14-point effort marked the Monarchs' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter. John Marshall has been performing well recently, winning four of their last five matchups. That run has powered...

Bruceton School to remain on hold status for remainder of the day

Information is limited at this time, but the post states that law enforcement is enroute to the school and that the school will remain in a hold status until officials gives the all clear.