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12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

North Marion guard Connor Balwanz started his junior season with 20 points in a win over East Fairmont. He is now also starting the college search process.

RACHEL, W. Va. — North Marion guard Connor Balwanz is undergoing not just the start of his junior season, but also the introduction to the college search and application process.

12/18/2025

"I just told him in there, we ended the game how we started it: with pressure defense."

North Marion boys basketball survived a thrilling double overtime win, beating East Fairmont, 86-77.

RACHEL, W. Va. — North Marion (1-0) survived a home-opening double overtime thriller, toppling East Fairmont (1-1), 86-77, on Wednesday.

12/18/2025

Powered by double-digit outings from Jerin Westfall, Xavier Robinette and Brody McDaniels, Buckhannon-Upshur outscored Philip Barbour 41-17 over the final two quarters to collect a season-opening road win, 69-48.

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Buckhannon-Upshur used a dominant second-half surge to flip a narrow halftime deficit into a commanding season-opening road win, downing Philip Barbour, 69-48.

12/18/2025

Fairmont Senior rolled over Elkins in its home opener behind Darrell Claybrook.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The last time the Tigers from Elkins High School took the court they were at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center taking on Harrison County, and Big

12/18/2025

Chicago man sentenced to probation for role in drone contraband scheme at FCI McDowell.

A Chicago man was sentenced to probation for his role in a drone scheme to deliver contraband into FCI McDowell in West Virginia.

12/17/2025

Authorities are investigating after seven puppies were found abandoned during single-digit temperatures in northern West Virginia.

West Virginia authorities are investigating after seven puppies were found abandoned along rural roads during single-digit temperatures.

12/17/2025

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to support rural hospitals.

Reps. Carol Miller and Terri Sewell reintroduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act to strengthen funding and support for critical access hospitals.

12/17/2025

West Virginia AG JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 22 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect religious freedom in a case involving Colorado’s universal preschool program and the exclusion of a Catholic preschool.

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey leads a 22-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect religious freedom and parental choice in a Colorado preschool case.

12/17/2025

Morgantown native Mark Sawyer marks 30 years of service with the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary force in Virginia.

A Morgantown native is serving with the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary force in Virginia, marking 30 years of military service and global mission readiness.

12/17/2025

A Philippi man pleaded to misdemeanors following initial attempted murder charges involving a firearm incident. Read more about the court's ruling:

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. — A Philippi man initially charged with two counts of felony attempted murder and three counts of felony wanton endangerment involving a firearm has entered pleas to misdemeanor

12/17/2025

West Virginia State Parks will host 24 "First Day Hikes" across 21 locations on Jan. 1 to ring in the New Year with a nationwide outdoor tradition. Get the details: 🌲

Kick off 2026 outdoors with West Virginia State Parks. 21 parks and forests will host 24 free guided "First Day Hikes" on Jan. 1.