Crime
Eight Raleigh County Residents Graduate Adult Treatment Court
The program aims to reduce crime, restore families, and save costs associated with incarceration.
Two Huntington Schools Evacuated After Alleged Bomb Threat
Cabell County Schools took precautionary measures as authorities investigate unsubstantiated threat
West Virginia Mom Charged with Child Neglect After Kids Call 911 Unable to Wake Her
Delia Morlan was arrested after her 4- and 6-year-old children called emergency services, reporting they couldn't rouse their mother who smelled of alcohol.
Health
CommUNITY Care Fair resource event announced
New River Community and Technical College teams up with Beckley ARH to offer free health screenings and community resources.
West Virginia Enacts Comprehensive Wellness Initiative to Combat Obesity
The Make West Virginia Healthy Act establishes new programs and services to address diet-related chronic diseases
You Are Not Alone Program Returns to Beckley
The community-based initiative aims to connect those struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues, or housing needs with local resources.
Politics
West Virginia Machine Gun Bill Halted After Senate President Blocks Vote
Supporters claim the bill followed appropriate legislative processes and could still be introduced as an amendment to other bills.
West Virginia Legislature Sends Final Budget to Governor's Desk
Budget includes funding for HOPE Scholarship and increases for water, flood resiliency, and higher education
Hearings Scheduled for Gary Water System
West Virginia regulators to hold public and evidentiary hearings on troubled town's water utility.
Sports
Mountaineers Cruise to 16-1 Victory Over Columbia
No. 23 West Virginia University baseball team takes series finale against Lions
WVU Faces Uphill Battle to Reach NCAA Tournament
Mountaineers need deep Big 12 Tournament run to earn at-large bid
University wrestler Jason Walker wins WVSSAC State Championship
Walker's victory secures team title for University High School in Huntington
Lifestyle
Milligan University Welcomes Alumnus Curtis Teel for Webb Lectures
Teel to present 'Curiosity is Not Compromise: A Better Way Through Tension' and 'Borrowed Stories' lectures
RE-PATH West Virginia Board of Directors adds five members
New board members expand the depth and geographic reach of the new statewide advocacy organization.
West Virginia Vendors Hold Annual Winter Blues Farmers Market
Over 130 local vendors participate in the 17th annual event, providing a midwinter boost for farmers and small businesses.
