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Jackson County, W.Va. (WTAP) - Jackson County Route 25/2, Siniaville Road, will be closed at milepost 0.00, through milepost 1.42, for a spot paving. The closure is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, to Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flagging personnel will be present, and...
PARKERSBURG -- Parkersburg snapped a four-game losing skid when it routed winless Oak Hill 69-6 to close the regular season on high note. The Big Reds, who received the No. 10 seed in quad-A, will face a big step up in competition at 7 p.m. on Friday when it visits No. 7 Musselman.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A woman convicted of murder has again been denied parole in West Virginia. The parole hearing for Cherylethia “Bunny” Holmes took place Thursday, according to an official at the Laken Correctional Center in Mason County. In 2008, Holmes was granted mercy after she was convicted of ordering a hit on Wendy […]
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was arrested Thursday, November 12, 2026, after deputies discovered a large quantity of suspected counterfeit currency and printing equipment during a traffic stop in Mason County. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a possible attempt to pass counterfeit money at […]
More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.
For Maggie Blankenship, leaving West Virginia was once part of the plan. Coming home wasn’t. But after years spent away from the Mountain State, she discovered that the place she had been so eager to leave was exactly where she wanted to build her future. Today, the Putnam County...
CHARLESTON WV (WTRF) – The third seeded John Marshall Monarchs took on the sixth seeded Winfield Generals in the WVSSAC Class AAA State Volleyball quarterfinals on Wednesday Nov. 11. The Generals gathers the 3-1 win over the Monarchs to move on to the semi finals. John Marshall finishes the 2026 season, 24-17 overall.
CHARLESTON -- Wirt County increased its Mountain State record to 15 championships here Thursday morning inside the Vandalia Health Coliseum as the top-seeded Tigers swept No. 2 East Hardy 25-17, 25-12 and 25-12. Sophomore Simone Hall led the way for the orange and black with a double-double that featured match-highs of 15 kills and 14 digs.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...
Roane County, W.Va. (WTAP) - There will be delays on Roane County Route 54, Vineyard Road, beginning 0.351 miles north of the intersection of Roane County Route 23/2, Lewis Station, for a paving project. The delay is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, and Tuesday, Nov. 17. 2026, between the...
WINFIELD, W.Va. (WOWK) – A Putnam County church’s Christmas display has been targeted by vandalism. A couple at the Winfield United Methodist Church is putting out the display, which is scheduled to open after Thanksgiving. However, they say they’ve run into something less than merry. Multiple wires throughout the display were cut. They say the […]
