West Virginia Ends Fiscal Year with $370 Million Surplus, Rainy Day Fund Nears $1.5 Billion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia closed Fiscal Year 2026 with one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, collecting more than $5.69 billion in General Revenue and finishing the year $370.7 million above budget estimates, according to year-end figures released Wednesday by the West Virginia Department

Glamp WV Announces New Ownership as Local Business Begins Next Chapter

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A popular North Central West Virginia business known for transforming backyards and outdoor spaces into luxury camping experiences is entering a new chapter. Glamp WV has officially been sold, with founders announcing that ownership has been transferred to Clare Cistaro Zummo and Hannah Davis. The announcement was

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act in Landmark 6-3 Decision

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The United States Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that West Virginia may continue enforcing its Save Women's Sports Act, concluding that states may determine eligibility for girls' and women's school sports based on biological sex. The 6-3 decision represents one of the

Clarksburg to Kick Off Fourth of July Weekend with Fireworks, Symphony and Liberty Market

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Downtown Clarksburg will serve as the backdrop for a full day of patriotic festivities on Thursday, July 2, as three longtime community traditions come together to kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend. The celebration will center around Veterans Memorial Park and the Clarksburg Amphitheater, where visitors

Patrick Marozzi Named Head Baseball Coach at Liberty Middle School

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Veteran baseball coach Patrick Marozzi has been named the next head baseball coach at Liberty Middle School, marking a new chapter in a coaching career that has spanned high school and youth baseball across Harrison County. Marozzi announced the move following the conclusion of the 2026 season

Clarksburg History Museum Celebrates Tourism Partnership, Honors First History Keeper Award Recipient

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg History Museum is celebrating a pair of milestones as the organization continues its mission of preserving and promoting the history of Harrison County. The museum recently announced it has become an official West Virginia Tourism Partner, joining the state's tourism network as it

Clarksburg Classical Academy awarded nearly $863,000 in first-ever School Building Authority funding for charter schools

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg Classical Academy is set to receive nearly $863,000 from the West Virginia School Building Authority as part of the state's first round of facility funding dedicated to public charter schools. The award, approved during the School Building Authority's Fiscal Year 2027

Fairmont State University reports improved student retention, enrollment outlook

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University continues to see positive momentum in student success and enrollment, according to an update presented this week to the university's Board of Governors. According to reporting by MetroNews, university officials said first-to-second-year student retention has climbed above 70 percent,

Mike Queen Announces Retirement After Decade with West Virginia Secretary of State's Office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 10 years helping shape the public voice of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office, Deputy Secretary of State and Communications Director Mike Queen has announced plans to retire from state government. Queen said he plans to retire on March 31, 2027, following the

New York Giants to Hold Training Camp at The Greenbrier Beginning in Late July

One of the NFL's most recognizable franchises is heading to West Virginia this summer. The New York Giants will open their 2026 training camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, bringing players, coaches, team personnel and fans to the Mountain State for the start of preparations for

Elizabeth Romanek Crowned Miss West Virginia 2026

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Elizabeth Romanek was crowned Miss West Virginia 2026 during the annual Miss West Virginia Competition held Saturday in Martinsburg. Representing Miss Morgantown, Romanek earned the opportunity to serve as the state's official representative to the Miss America Organization over the next year. She succeeds outgoing

RCB's Cooper Floyd Named Finalist for Sports Illustrated's West Virginia Baseball Player of the Year

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Robert C. Byrd High School standout Cooper Floyd has been named one of 12 finalists for Sports Illustrated's High School on SI West Virginia Baseball Player of the Year award. The recognition comes after a standout senior season for Floyd, who was named the WV