BUILD WV was meant to help West Virginia’s housing shortage, but has spurred pricey apartment developments

HURRICANE — A four-story apartment building tucked behind a bustling coffee shop and Wendy’s restaurant in Hurricane offers flashy modern amenities and views of the valley. But these units aren’t cheap. A one-bedroom apartment costs $1,650 a...

West Virginia vs. BYU Big 12 availability report: 10-2

The third player availability report for the West Virginia Big 12 Friday road contest against BYU has been released. OUT QUESTIONABLE PROBABLE BYU Out Player Position No. Jonathan Kabeya CB 2 JoJo Phillips WR 13 Sione Moa RB 30 Cho Bryant-Strother...

Va. Gov. Youngkin orders state Board of Health to restrict transgender women athletes from female sports

Glenn Youngkin has ordered the Va. Board of Health to issue regulations barring biological males from using locker rooms for female athletes, and from participating in organized women's sports. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered the state’s...

One day earlier, No. 23 BYU to put unbeaten start on line against West Virginia

PROVO — By 2 a.m. Sunday morning after a 24-21 win over Colorado, the BYU football team was approaching home and moving on to next week. Just over 24 hours later, they were back on the practice field looking to improve to 5-0 a day earlier than...

Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Cheetos to undergo makeover amid health fears

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West Virginia First Foundation Meets – Jefferson County Prosecutor Harvey Named Chair

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the recently created West Virginia First Foundation met together for the first time Monday in Charleston. The group is the one being held responsible for...

West Virginia’s “Export Awards” Include Winners from Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan Counties

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Can we call them the ‘Expys’? The Eastern Panhandle was well represented during a ceremony Thursday aimed at recognizing businesses that grew their businesses by...

BYU vs. West Virginia preview: Can Cougars start the season 5-0?

The last time that BYU and West Virginia played a game on the gridiron was in 2023, when West Virginia laid a beating on the Cougars 37-7. Since then, both programs have drastically changed, and the Cougars have cemented their name amongst the...

Troopers Association Provides Update on Both Wounded West Virginia State Troopers

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A post over the weekend from the West Virginia Troopers Association provided an update on the two Berkeley County- based troopers who were injured last month during a...

State and National Candidates from West Virginia file ahead of Deadline

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Story from WV Watch Governor Moore Capito, Republican. Capito is a former Republican state Delegate representing Kanawha County, the son of U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West...

New Royalty – Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia’s Teen Reflect on Their New Roles

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — One of the first stops for the newly crowned Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia’s Teen was a visit to Panhandle Live. Jennifer Reuther of Wheeling was crowned...

White-tailed deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: First detection for a national park in the state of West Virginia

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant WASHINGTON, DC — Two deer at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). A press release from the National Park Service indicates the...

West Virginia congresswoman refuses salary during government shutdown

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A West Virginia congresswoman is refusing her salary during the government shutdown. Republican Congresswoman Carol Miller says that “if our troops aren’t getting paid, then neither should Congress,” according to a post...

At Least 170 US Hospitals Face Major Flood Risk

LOUISVILLE, Tenn. — When a big storm hits, Peninsula Hospital could be underwater. At this decades-old psychiatric hospital on the edge of the Tennessee River, an intense storm could submerge the building in 11 ft of water, cutting off all roads...

West Virginia faces stiff challenge in unbeaten BYU

BYU is losing bodies and winning games. That’s usually not a long-term recipe for success in college football, but the No. 23 Cougars will try to remain unbeaten Friday night when West Virginia makes the long trip to Provo, Utah. BYU (4-0, 1-0 Big...

Fixes upfront: BYU hopes to address key defensive issues when taking on West Virginia

BYU’s otherwise dominant defense this season finally showed some chinks the armor during last week’s 24-21 nail-biting win over Colorado last Saturday and hopes to fortify all of it this week. The Cougars square off against visiting West Virginia...

Martinsburg VA Medical Center Staff, Volunteers To Reach Out to Homeless Vets This Weekend

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Virginia will take part in its 15th annual Hero Haven Homeless Veteran Stand Down Saturday, November 4th....

Following OR Damage, WVU Medicine East to Centralize Inpatient Obstetric Services at Berkeley Medical Center

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant RANSON, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center will move all inpatient obstetric (OB) services to WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center starting Monday, June 3rd to provide...

O’Hern to serve as president and CEO of WVU Medicine East

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System announced today the appointment of Mark O’Hern as president and CEO of...

Treasurer Moore Presents Check for Nearly $32,000 to Berkeley Medical Center, Part of Unclaimed Property Funds

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore visited Martinsburg earlier this month to present an unclaimed property check worth nearly $32,000 to benefit WVU Medicine Berkeley...