West Virginia University’s Board of Governors has approved initial plans for a new press box at Milan Puskar Stadium. The $150 million West Tower Project will demolish the current structure and build an all-new press box with expanded premium seating. Athletic Director Wren Baker says the upgrades will not only improve the fan experience but … Read more
A West Virginia teacher is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a student during a fight at Summers County High School. Deputies say 42-year-old Ashley McMillan of Hinton was charged Monday with child abuse resulting in injury by a person in a position of trust and one count of battery. The charges stem from an incident … Read more
The West Virginia National Guard has released updates on continuing efforts to address food scarcity amid delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Late last month, more than 200 Guard members were activated to transport and distribute food. On Monday, the WVNG released updated numbers: 900,000+ pounds of food delivered 14,000 miles driven 45 counties served … Read more
West Virginia has released more than $13 million to food banks. Eyewitness News said $2 million was allocated for the cause Monday amid delays in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Residents facing food scarcity should utilize West Virginia 211 for a database of community resources. Originally, the governor called for help from the private sector, … Read more
A Huntington man is charged in connection with the death of a teen from drug use in July. Tony Eldon Lee Jr.’s arrest came after a 15-year-old teen died from cardiac arrest on July 19 due to methamphetamine intoxication. Huntington police said an investigation following his death revealed that Lee, who was dating the teen’s … Read more
West Virginia crews are continuing aggressive efforts to remove water from a Nicholas County mine as the search for a missing miner continues. Governor Patrick Morrisey says all available resources are being used at the Rolling Thunder Mine, which flooded Saturday after workers struck an unknown pocket of water. One miner remains unaccounted for, while … Read more
Charleston officials celebrated the completion of a $5.2 million seat replacement project at the Charleston Coliseum last week. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says the investment will bring people together for concerts, tournaments, and graduations. Nearly 10,000 new seats were installed, replacing ones that dated back to the Coliseum’s 1980 opening. The project took nearly three … Read more
Charleston firefighters said they were able to contain a large fire at an abandoned storage facility early Monday morning on Charleston’s West Side. Our partners at Eyewitness News said the fire was reported just before 4 a.m. at Virginia Street and Seventh Avenue. Two people were rescued from third-story windows and taken to a local … Read more
The playoff brackets are set for state high school football. Buckhannon-Upshur will play at Morgantown on Friday evening. Hedgesville will play at Huntington, and Parkersburg South will be at Martinsburg on the same night. Also in Class AAAA, on Saturday, Washington will play at Jefferson while George Washington will host Oak Hill. In Class AAA, … Read more
A new study ranks West Virginia as the second most dangerous state to drive in during rain or snow. Law firm Angel Reyes & Associates analyzed federal crash data and found the state averages nearly two weather-related crashes per 100,000 people. Researchers say West Virginia’s steep terrain and winding backroads make even light rain hazardous … Read more