Kanawha County Schools is developing a policy that would allow armed security personnel in the county’s elementary and middle schools.

HUNTINGTON — It was an emotional, long-awaited day for the Byrd family. Five years ago, in 2019, they applied for a home with Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State (HHTS).

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the U.S. Department of Education, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the final days of the legislative session in March.

HUNTINGTON — Thirty-seven completers of the patient care technician and pharmacy technician programs through the Cabell County Career Technology Center received their pins during a special ceremony Wednesday at St. Mary’s Center for Education.

HAMLIN, W.Va. — After months of investigation and several court continuances, two people, including the Lincoln County clerk, were cleared of charges regarding an October 2023 incident at a day care in Hamlin in which a small child escaped the facility and wandered to a nearby 7-Eleven.

The Governor’s School for Tourism, which will provide ninth and 10th graders in West Virginia opportunities to learn about tourism and hospitality in the state, will launch this year.

On Tuesday, April 11,2024, heavy storms and substantial rainfall affected much of Southern West Virginia resulting in flooding. Boone County was amongst the affected. Boone County’s Water Rescue Team received four calls for service resulting in the rescue of two individuals. The other two ca…

SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — “Think of John Henry.”

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University is navigating through new territory as it prepares to open its campuses to the carrying of concealed handguns.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.

MORRISVALE — A Morrisvale woman is facing a charge of child neglect resulting in death.

MILTON — A GoFundMe was set up for one victim involved in the car crash that damaged the walk-in freezer at Milton Pre-K April 3 and her service dog, who was in the car at the time.

HUNTINGTON — The Marshall University Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and a tuition and fee increase for West Virginia resident students.

We have discussed here several times in recent years about the newest challenges the West Virginia Republican party faces.

HUNTINGTON — More than 300 entrepreneurs and resource providers gathered Tuesday for the third annual West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference at the Marshall Health Network Arena.

Waters rose around Boone County on Thursday and Friday as the Wharton-Barrett Volunteer Fire Department station saw flooding at their facility resulting from hours of steady rain. Mud slides and flood waters plagued the county as first responders met multiple challenges including fallen tree…

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health announced that Harrison County in March became the second West Virginia county to carry whole blood on ambulances.

HUNTINGTON — Hundreds of people viewed the partial solar eclipse while gathered on Buskirk Field at Marshall University on April 8.

CHARLESTON — Students in West Virginia will be required to complete a course in personal finance during their junior or senior year after a policy change approved Tuesday by the state Board of Education.

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia School Building Authority on Wednesday approved millions in funding for school-improvement projects across the state.

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

HUNTINGTON — Earth Day is celebrated each April — also known as Earth Month — as it draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment.

West Virginia gubernatorial campaigns have raised nearly $7.5 million combined, with over 40% of that sum raised by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s camp.

A local teenager has earned his second motorcycle hill climbing crown.

LOGAN — Wrestling returns to Logan on Sunday, April 21 with legends, NWA, and AEW stars. ASW Sunday Main Event will take place at Special Occasions in Yuma. Sunday Main Event has a special start time of 5 p.m. and meet and greets with the wrestlers will start at 4 p.m.

CHARLESTON — More than 150 dogs are in temporary foster care as the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association continues to deal with the aftermath of a U-Haul truck crashing into their building last week.

HUNTINGTON — Marshall University hosted its 3rd Annual Student Research & Creativity Symposium on Thursday to spotlight more than 150 students’ research.

Many residents in West Virginia experienced heavy downpours and high winds and waited as tornado and flash flood warnings signaled across their screens during the thunderstorms that covered the area last week causing Gov. Jim Justice to declare a State of Preparedness in all 55 counties and …

A federal judge has approved a sale of property a court-appointed receiver took over from Allegheny Wood Products after the prominent hardwood producer abruptly shuttered locations in February that will allow two company sites to keep operating.

HUNTINGTON — Goodwill KYOWVA hosted the Goodwill Industries International Training Event at the DoubleTree hotel Tuesday and Wednesday.

West Virginia had the highest percentage of customers without electric power by a wide margin Wednesday afternoon, over 24 hours after a wall of winds of up to 90 miles per hour pinned down power lines, tossed trees and discarded cars throughout the Mountain State and neighboring states. Mor…

A federal judge has ruled against tens of thousands of coal miners and their dependents in a $6.5 billion pension benefits case.

With the state’s campus carry law set to take effect July 1, West Virginia University is continuing to prepare for the reality of concealed firearms as part of life on campus.

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

HUNTINGTON — The Huntington, Bluefield and Charleston sanitary boards have filed a combined formal complaint to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia against West Virginia American Water regarding an upcoming process change.

MORRISVALE — Morrisvale Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Randy Walls was named President of the West Virginia State Fire Association.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia State University is launching a new speaker series focused on public leadership to be moderated by WVSU President Ericke S. Cage.

The outlook for West Virginia’s two largest airports includes expanded services, several infrastructure projects and working to eliminate the upcoming challenges of pilot and airline worker shortage.

HUNTINGTON — When David Harris’s mother told him he needed to visit his cousin at Bethel Memorial Park, a place he had not yet heard of, he was reluctant at first, but went anyway.

DANVILLE — First-time magistrate candidate Mike Mayes believes that over three decades of experience in law enforcement provides him with a strong chance to make a positive change in Boone County.

MADISON — Boone County’s incumbent Division 1 magistrate Neil L. Byrnside hopes to secure a third term within the non-partisan office and cites his experience in the seat as an asset to the county.

BOONE COUNTY — HD Media welcomed Zach Highlander to the Coal Valley News last week as a news reporter and sports writer.

The West Virginia University Board of Governors on Monday began outlining the process for hiring the school’s next president.

“Let’s make the money work for us.”

Public transportation can be vital for the elderly, people with disabilities who may not be able to drive, those without access to a car or even college students who are living away from home. It provides those people with access to employment, shopping and recreation opportunities.

World Boxing Champion and Boone County native Perry Ballard met with Boone County Sheriff Chad Barker and made a donation toward phase 2 of improvements to the county’s dog pound. The improvements will provide dogs with a place to run and play and meet potential adopters. After visiting the …