The Basketball Tournament returns to Charleston this summer

The city of Charleston will once again host The Basketball Tournament this summer. The 2025 West Virginia Regional of The Basketball Tournament will be played at the Charleston Coliseum on July 18-23, and it will be the third time Charleston has hosted a TBT regional. Best Virginia, the West Virginia University alumni team, will return … Read more

Bids are awarded for several transportation projects around West Virginia

The West Virginia Department of Transportation announced the approval of multiple highway construction projects for West Virginia on Wednesday, including work on a problematic intersection in Putnam County. Bear Contracting has been awarded a contract to realign the intersection of Routes 869 and 817 at the Buffalo Bridge, allowing traffic a straight route to cross … Read more

West virginia reports a reduction in overdose deaths in 2024

Overdose deaths have decreased in West Virginia, according to a new report. Data shows a more than 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to August 2024 when compared to the same timeframe in 2023, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Human Services. West Virginia has surpassed the national average … Read more

CAMC is facing a lawsuit for a recent data breach

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Charleston Area Medical Center after the medical network announced a phishing attack may have leaked access to patients’ personal information. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court, claiming “a major data breach” exposed sensitive information for more than 67,000 individuals.” Names, birthdays, contact information, social security … Read more

New economic development is planned for Mason County

A new economic development project in Mason County could bring thousands of jobs over the course of 10 years, according to the governor. Fidelis and Babcock & Wilcox have joined forces in the development of B&W’s BrightLoop facility at the Mountaineer GigaSystem site in Mason County. A news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office said … Read more

New UC program partners with businesses to help students work as they earn their degree

Through the UC Works program, nine University of Charleston students are matched with a local employer for part-time, paid work while they complete their studies. The university launched UC Works in February 2024 in collaboration with WorkForce WV and other business partners. The university said on its website that the program provides eligible West Virginia … Read more

Salan break-in suspects arrested

Two suspects in a theft investigation at a Kanawha County salon have been arrested. Zachary Young and Taylor Womack, both of St. Albans, were charged with a break-in at Inspire Salon following a routine traffic stop Monday, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, who originally believed four suspects were … Read more