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MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals Monday following the execution of a search warrant on Little Davy Road. Deputies discovered a quantity of controlled substances, digital scales, plastic baggies, and two firearms—one of which was reported stolen. Candace Groves, 44, and Jeremy Gullett, 44, both of Davy, were […]
Three years ago, West Virginians were asked to give lawmakers more control over the day–to–day operations of the state’s public schools. Teachers unions, county superintendents and the state Board of Education opposed the proposed constitutional amendment, saying that it would inject politics into classrooms. West Virginians soundly rejected the amendment. Fifty-eight percent of voters were […] West Virginians voted to keep politics out of schools. Lawmakers are trying to get around it. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.
There was a lot of debate coming into Selection Sunday. Would North Carolina sneak in despite such an off season? Would Texas be the 14th SEC team to earn a bid? Would Xavier or Indiana play spoiler to one of those teams? One team was not in those discussions: West Virginia. However, the Selection Committee clearly saw something that the rest of us didn’t. In a shocking decision, North Carolina earned the last spot in the NCAA Tournament over West Virginia. While the decision may not make sense to most, the decision has been made. So was it the right decision? Why were the Mountaineers left out entirely? Should they have taken another team’s place? Let’s investigate Selection Sunday’s biggest surprise.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Strong storms swept the northern part of the state Sunday afternoon resulting in more the 40,000 power outages, dozens of trees down, and damaged powerlines. The storm included a record-breaking wind gust at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport of 71 mph at 12:22...
The House Education Committee advanced a bill that would, under most circumstances, keep cell phones out of classrooms. HB 2003 would limit the use of personal electronic devices like cell phones in school classrooms during instructional time because of concerns about distractions and student well-being. The bill mandates county boards...
NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA (WDTV) - Reports of massive damage and thousands of power outages are coming in across North Central West Virginia. In Weston, 911 officials confirm the storm collapsed a building that was previously in the process of being torn down on Main Ave. Officials tell us no one was inside at the time of the collapse.
In Lewis County, a 911 official confirmed that the wall of an old building came down and stated that it was most likely the storm that caused it.
As an educator and parent, I have seen firsthand the power of public schools to help our students achieve brighter futures and bring our communities together. But I have also watched the underfunding and politicization of public education in West Virginia over the past decade and the consequences for our state’s students. While it is […]
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a festive dinner at the Lewisburg Elks Club on Saturday evening at one of his first appearances in the state since his election to governor. The event, which drew a crowd of GOP members featured a buffet and speeches highlighting Morrisey’s work […] The post Governor Patrick Morrisey Makes Rare Appearance in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
West Virginia University head coach Darian DeVries believes his Mountaineers were NCAA tournament worthy
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music star Miranda Lambert will take the stage at the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on August 16, 2025. Lambert, known for hits such as The House That Built Me and Gunpowder & Lead, will bring her signature mix of heartfelt ballads and high-energy anthems to fairgoers in […]
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Raleigh County Parks & Recreation announces its open-air, outdoor, live music series Raleigh County Live 25 (RCL 25) will kick off this summer at the Lake Stephens event center. The series will allow musicians to share their art while showing the community a good time. Admission is...
OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire viewing area. It will be in effect from 10:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon A line of thunderstorms is expected to move through the area in the early afternoon ahead of a cold front. As the skies have cleared a little […]
Storms swept across the Tri-State area over the weekend, resulting in thousands of reported power outages in the region.
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A biker was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Kanawha County on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 3:15 p.m. along the 2400 block of Cabin Creek Road in Dry Branch, according to a Metro 911 alert. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, a man was hit by a car while riding a bike in the area.
The hidden danger hanging over planning for a state budget is the uncertainty of federal dollars, particularly Medicaid. “I think we’re in an environment which we want to continue, sort of holding the line as best we’re able on discretionary spending here in West Virginia,” House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, said on MetroNews’ “Talkline.”
Residents of Kentucky and West Virginia whose private roads, bridges, or driveways were damaged by the severe storms and flooding in February may qualify for federal assistance to help with repairs or replacement from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. According to information on FEMA’s website, to qualify for...
