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WV beats KS

WV beats KS

Skyler Howard threw a touchdown pass and West Virginia came from 13 points down in the second half to beat Kansas State 17-16 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams. West...

Business growing

Business growing

Business owners and local officials agree there are good things going on in Fayetteville and the immediate area. The past few years alone have seen the rise of new restaurants, retail shops, a strong...

Home invasion

Home invasion

West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in a suspected home invasion in Logan County. State Police tell media outlets they received a call about a burglary at a home about 4...

Job Fair Today to Draw a Hundred Employers

Job Fair Today to Draw a Hundred Employers

The Regional Job and Resource Fair is expected to draw over a hundred businesses today, including hospitals, energy companies, and package delivery companies. The job fair is happening today from 11 a.m. until 2...

WV emerging from recession

WV emerging from recession

West Virginia University researchers say economic indicators show West Virginia is further emerging from a recession. The university said in a news release that the Mountain State Business Index has posted gains in four...

Students can keep their credits

Students can keep their credits

Marshall University is offering former ITT students the chance to keep their credits. The school announced a “Pick Up Where You Left Off” program that allows students the chance to receive college credit for...

WV Credit score

WV Credit score

West Virginia’s credit rating is being lowered. Credit agency Fitch has lowered the state’s rating to AA from an AA-plus. The company said yesterday the downgrade was due to the financial and economic challenges...

Reserve money

Reserve money

West Virginia is on solid ground when it comes to reserve operating expenses. A new study by the “Pew Charitable Trusts” says in general, states have less reserve money in this day and age...

Elk River chemical spill

Elk River chemical spill

A report is saying the Elk River chemical spill was caused by negligence. That’s according to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which released the findings of its investigation into the 2014 spill and said...