59 Arrested in ‘Operation Coal Country’ as Capito Credits Law Enforcement Effort

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fifty-nine people were arrested, a missing child was safely recovered and dozens of alleged sex offender registration violations were uncovered during a major multi-agency enforcement operation across southern West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Moore Capito joined federal, state and local law enforcement leaders Wednesday to

United Way to Host First Fire Truck Pull at Meadowbrook Mall

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Teams from across the community will soon have a chance to put their strength to the test for a local cause as the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties prepares to hold its first Fire Truck Pull at Meadowbrook Mall. The new fundraiser is scheduled for

$5 Million Secured For Five Clarksburg Bridges As Major Road Work Continues Across City

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Five city-owned bridges in Clarksburg are slated for reconstruction or rehabilitation with the help of $5 million in newly secured federal funding, adding another significant infrastructure investment as major road and bridge work continues across the city. U.S. Rep. Riley Moore presented the $5 million

Mtn Craft Film Festival Returning to Clarksburg With Free Admission

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Appalachian filmmaking will return to the big screen in downtown Clarksburg this fall, and this year audiences will be able to experience the Mtn Craft Film Festival for free. The fourth annual festival is scheduled for Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts

Morrisey Comes To Clarksburg To Report Declines In Violent Crime, Property Crime And Overdose Deaths

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia reported declines in violent crime, property crime and drug overdose deaths in 2025 as Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to Clarksburg Tuesday to highlight the new numbers alongside state and local law enforcement officials. Morrisey held the public safety announcement at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts

Nature Wonder Weekend Returns To North Bend State Park With Wild Food Tradition

CAIRO, W.Va. — A West Virginia tradition centered on discovering what grows in the woods and learning how some of it can make its way to the table returns to nearby North Bend State Park this weekend. The 56th annual Nature Wonder Weekend is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept.

Music, Culture And Community Return Downtown As Black Heritage Festival Opens Friday

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Downtown Clarksburg will once again become a gathering place for music, food, culture and community this weekend as the West Virginia Black Heritage Festival returns for three days of events. The 2026 festival runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11 through 13, with activities ranging from a golf

Seven Weeks After Flood, Lewis County Middle School Students Return To Class At Jackson’s Mill

WESTON, W.Va. — Seven weeks after devastating floodwaters swept through Lewis County, more than 400 Robert L. Bland Middle School students will finally begin classes Tuesday, marking one of the most significant milestones yet in the county’s recovery. They will not return to their school building in Weston. Instead,

WVU Retires Pat White’s No. 5, Cementing Mountaineer Legend’s Place in Program History

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Nearly two decades after Pat White helped lead West Virginia University through one of the greatest stretches in Mountaineer football history, the number he made famous now belongs to him forever. West Virginia honored White before Saturday’s season opener against Coastal Carolina with an on-field

Thousands Fill Downtown Clarksburg As Italian Heritage Festival Heads Into Final Day

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Thousands of visitors filled the streets of downtown Clarksburg Saturday as the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival pushed through periods of rain and weather delays for one of the busiest days of its three-day celebration. Rain slowed the start of Saturday's festivities, including delaying

Justice Considers Return to Governor’s Race as He, Morrisey Tout West Virginia’s Economic Future at Business Summit

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice says he is seriously considering another run for governor in 2028, adding a new political backdrop to a West Virginia Business Summit where both Justice and Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out their views on the state's economic future.

Glenville State Dedicates New Ike And Sue Morris Stadium, Opens It With Victory

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Before Glenville State University played the first official football game inside its new stadium Thursday night, the university stopped to recognize the family whose support has helped shape athletics and the broader campus for decades. The new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium was formally dedicated shortly before