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12/11/2025

Monongalia County is the first county in West Virginia to announce a delay or closing for Thursday's school day. Follow for the latest updates statewide.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Here are the latest school closings and delays for West Virginia public schools for Thursday, Dec. 11.

12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

New Glenville State head football coach Jake Casteel said the community spirit around the university was what sold him on taking over the Pioneers' program. Casteel is the son of longtime West Virginia assistant coach Jeff Casteel and was on WVU's staff.

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Glenville State University (GSU) introduced Jake Casteel as its new football coach during an event at the Waco Center on Wednesday afternoon.

12/10/2025

Hope Scholarship Budget Cut: State Treasurer Larry Pack released a revised cost estimate of $230million for 2026-2027.This marks an $85 million savings from the initial projection.
Get the financial details.

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack announced a revised Hope Scholarship budget of $230.1 million for the 2026-2027 school year, an $85 million savings from the original estimate, due to a lower projected number of participating students.

12/10/2025

Effective federal funds rates are set at $3.5% to 3.75%, the lowest since late 2022. Experts warn additional cuts may take time.
Read the Federal Reserve's latest economic outlook

WASHINGTON — Since about the middle of last year, interest rates have continued to fall. But experts say additional cuts may take some time.

12/10/2025

WV National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest Tuesday with full military honors at the National Cemetery in Grafton.

She died Nov. 27 from wounds sustained in a shooting attack in D.C. Get the details.

GRAFTON, W. Va. — U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old military police officer with the West Virginia Army National Guard, was laid to rest Tuesday with full military honors

12/10/2025

WV joined a coalition of state AGs sending a letter to major tech firms over the dangers posed by generative AI.

The AGs demand immediate safeguards, warning failure to act "may violate our laws." Get the details.

WASHINGTON D.C. — West Virginia signed on to a letter sent Wednesday to more than a dozen leading technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and OpenAI, raising “serious concerns” over

12/10/2025

WV legislators highlighted hot topics for the upcoming session: economic growth, PEIA reform, and Hope Scholarship.
Get the details.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Continued economic growth, public employee insurance reform and the Hope Scholarship are among the hot topics to be discussed by state legislators during the upcoming regular session.

12/10/2025

💼 From startups to small businesses to scaling enterprises — great leadership comes in many forms.

If you know someone whose innovation inspires others, nominate them today for WV Entrepreneur of the Year!

🏆 Nominations close Dec. 21, 2025.
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Let’s celebrate the people powering progress in the Mountain State.

12/10/2025

WVU Medicine St. Josephs launched Senior Life Solutions to help older adults with depression and mental health challenges. 🧠

The outpatient program offers therapy & medication management. Get the details.

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental challenges often

12/10/2025

Gov. Morrisey's admin plans to back legislation bringing the Presidential Physical Fitness Test back to WV schools.

The move supports the state's Rural Health Transformation Program application. Read more.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The administration of Gov. Patrick Morrisey plans to back legislation that would bring the Presidential Physical Fitness Test back to West Virginia schools, according to his director

12/10/2025

WV Board of Education approved school closures & consolidations across six counties today.

Board President Hardesty warned that only a legislative fix can prevent more closures. Here’s what to know.

In brief: