Reclaiming and Revitalizing Resources in West Virginia’s Southern Coalfields

Even in times of drought, the Tug Fork River runs with surprising strength along the town of Gary in West Virginia’s McDowell County. With more than 9,000 creeks and streams, West Virginia is one of the most water-rich states in the nation.  But the safety …

West Virginia State University, an HBCU, review…

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s anti-diversity, equity and inclusion executive order is prompting West Virginia State University to review its programs. WVSU, located in Institute, is one of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. …

Florida, West Virginia Senators Intro Bill To Stop U.S. Taxpayer Dollars From Funding Terrorism

Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring U.S. taxpayer dollars are not funneled to terrorist organizations like the Taliban through United Nations …

Flood warnings, watches issued for parts of West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky

UPDATED - 9:45 a.m., 2/6/25 Heavy rains have eased off in parts of the region, but flood warnings remain through part of the day. A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service until 10 a.m. for parts of eastern Kanawha County, …

TCU men’s basketball defeats West Virginia, securing Jamie Dixon’s 500th career win

TCU men’s basketball rallied at home against West Virginia to secure a 65-60 win. The Mountaineers shot better than the Frogs, but made the difference in an unlikely stat: free throws. The Frogs shot 87% from the line, making 20 of 23 buckets, compared to …

West Virginia loses when our leaders punch down

It’s relatively easy for me to write about the subjects I usually cover in my commentaries, which tend to relate to the environment and climate. It’s harder for me to write about race, despite being a person of color who has experienced racism more than I’ …

West Virginia Braces for Winter Storm Surge, Flooding Risks

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A series of winter storms is set to batter West Virginia and surrounding regions, bringing a mix of freezing rain, flooding, and potential snowfall over the coming days. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all …

Tracking power outages in the Valley and West Virginia

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - WHSV is tracking thousands of power outages caused by Thursday morning’s storm. As of 10:45 a.m., Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative is reporting the following outages: Augusta County: 444 Page County: 93 Rockingham County: 4 …

TCU Coach Dixon gets his 500th win, TCU 65 – West Virginia 60

West Virginia officials declare state of preparedness in all 55 counties ahead of weather

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all 55 counties on Wednesday evening, urging residents to be cautious ahead of developing weather, officials said. In a statement from the Office of the …