FAIRMONT — Two men are facing charges in connection to a drug deal turned shooting in Fairmont. Kenneth Royal Rager Jr., 28, of Carolina, W.Va., is charged with […]
Author: Alex Wiederspiel, WVMetroNews.com
Gee: Chambers donation about much more than a building or name
MORGANTOWN — A brand new building, a brand new name, and potentially limitless opportunities for young entrepreneurs — that’s what former CISCO CEO John Chambers, WVU President Gordon […]
Ordinance divides town: Ballots to decide battle over protected classes
FAIRMONT — The debate that raged across social media and spilled into Fairmont’s city council chambers last year is once again raging online. The adoption of Ordinance […]
In wake of Pittsburgh shooting, religious leaders and police are talking safety
MORGANTOWN — In the aftermath of the shooting spree that claimed 11 lives at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh last weekend, religious leaders and law enforcement […]
With just days to go, McKinley and Fershee make final pitch in WV-1
MORGANTOWN — In one of their final chances to pitch their respective message to voters in the first district, Congressional candidates David McKinley and Kendra Fershee didn’t […]
Man who jumped from wall during WVU-Baylor game identified
MORGANTOWN — Police identified Robert McIntyre Jr., 49, of Mineral Wells as the man who jumped from a 25-foot wall near the south endzone of Milan Puskar Stadium […]
West Virginia football fans should expect delays getting to Milan Puskar Stadium
MORGANTOWN — By kick-off today, 1,435 days will have passed since the last time WVU hosted a Thursday night game. Fans, players, and coaches alike are hoping this […]
Leaders hope strong regional economy could boost rest of Mountain State
MORGANTOWN — An uneven economic recovery in West Virginia has disproportionately served some industries and some geographic regions ahead of others — at least so far. But Eldon […]
I-79 re-opens after multiple accidents near county line: Update
MARION COUNTY — Two separate accidents near mile marker 139 resulted in significant slowdown Monday afternoon. The accidents were not believed to be weather-related, according to an investigator […]
West Virginia Senate Minority Leader Prezioso says Democrats will support teacher pay hike
Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso (D–Marion) said Democrats will support a raise for teachers, but he has questions over the timing of Gov. Jim Justice’s announcement. “I […]
