Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY)- Its round two of the AAA Soccer regionals and two rivals squared off in Lewisburg. The 2-Seed Greenbrier East Spartans took on the 3-Seed Shady Spring Tigers, with a trip to the AAA Region…
Regional news — Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY)- A trip to the regional championship was on the line at Greenbrier East High School! The top seeded Greenbrier East Spartans hosted the 5-seeded Ripley Vikings. Ripley comes off a road win…
Tomorrow, temperatures will be in the lower to mid-60s again, a couple of degrees warmer than it wound up being today. There will be more sunshine and light winds.
Southern, WV (WOAY)- A 7-0 start to the season headlined by a star running back! Bow Wykle has been named our Athlete of the Week for the second straight week of October. He has been a major piece to Meadow Bridges…
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday evening, October 22, encouraging West Virginia residents to participate in early voting and announcing his support for three Republican…
Athens, WV (WOAY) Midterms are right around the corner, and in the November 3rd general election, voters across the nation will decide the outcomes of many important political races. “We call them midterm elections…
WHITE HALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The deputy mayor of a West Virginia town has been arrested on charges of shoplifting and trespassing following several alleged thefts at Walmart stores. Timothy “Tim” Ridenour, 49, deputy…
Listen to “Justice for Kyneddi Miller Requires More Than Convictions” on Spreaker. Julie Miller pleaded guilty and is serving a sentence of 15 years to life in prison. Donna Stone was convicted this week by a Boone…
Anthony Hay sentenced for striking and killing North Carolina man Jack Walter in October 2025. The post Wayne County man sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2025 Turnpike fatal hit-and-run crash appeared first on WV…
After 21 years with the Charleston Police Department, Jason Webb has been sworn in as the city’s new chief of police. The post Webb sworn-in as Charleston’s new police chief appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The extensions will improve service for over 450 people in Justice and Hanover.
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner says that's a 41 percent increase from the last comparable election in 2022. The post More than 16,000 West Virginians take to the polls on first day of early voting appeared…
The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there is something for everyone, including 25 local vendors, music, hot dogs, and more!
The bell is from the former submarine, now decommissioned, and has been stored at Marshall University's campus since 1994. The post Meaningful journey underway for USS John Marshall submarine bell from West Virginia to…
A moving tribute to all veterans was reignited Thursday morning in Fayetteville.
The Ghoul Get Down begins with a dance lesson at 6:30 p.m., with the live music kicking off the official dance at 7 p.m. The dance will go until 9 p.m.; however, there will be food available until 10 p.m. to replenish…
DNV Healthcare reviewed how the hospital cares for patients from the moment they arrive with chest pain, from testing to treatment.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to drop off jack-o'-lanterns until the deadline at noon this Friday. The judging will take place Friday evening in front of the Lewis house, and the winner will earn a total package prize…
The Cabell County Commission chose Danne Vanne to replace former clerk Scott Caserta, who retired last month. The post Cabell County Magistrate Judge Vance to become next clerk appeared first on WV MetroNews .
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wyoming County Schools is mourning the death of Clacey Lambert, a longtime instructor at the county’s Career and Technical Center. The Wyoming County Board of Education announced…
Despite losing more than 900 students this new school year, the superintendent of West Virginia’s largest school district is reluctant to blame the Hope Scholarship and school choice options for enrollment decline.
WVU tailback Cam Cook leads the country with 168 carries and is fifth in rushing yardage with 833, but was held in check last week against Cincinnati. Cook is now set to oppose TCU, which he spent the first two seasons…
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs…
Federal Disaster Declaration followed July 21 flood. The post FEMA help tops $16 million in Upshur, Lewis counties appeared first on WV MetroNews .
State's largest county school system not spared from statewide enrollment dip. The post Kanawha County Schools sees 933-student enrollment decline since last year appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The 'Jackets and the Bulldogs meet for the 12th time in nine years on Friday. The post Williamston & Doddridge renew rivalry in Week 9 (Class AA preview) appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The unbeaten Yellow Jackets pay a visit to the Bulldogs, who have won six straight. The post Williamstown at Doddridge County: Three keys to watch for appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the executive order on Monday. The post Trucking association supports governor’s decision to permit red-dyed diesel appeared first on WV MetroNews .
LANSING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Sen. Jim Justice visited New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on Wednesday, where his English bulldog, Babydog, was officially sworn in as a “Bark Ranger.” The ceremony took place at…
Thriftin' It Forward donates its proceeds to local food banks, and it says it now needs more hands to keep up. The store is looking for volunteers to help out on Saturdays at its Mabscott location. Volunteers are needed…
Here’s the bottom line: this winter is leaning warmer than normal across West Virginia, with fewer cold, snowy days in between. But one or two big storms could still bring a lot of snow. That’s the signal from NOAA…
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to immigration fraud after admitting she falsified employment eligibility documents for seven workers who were not authorized to work…
Hosts Mark and Courtney will mark the milestone with screenings of Sleeping with a Killer episodes featuring Mountain State Mysteries, along with a Q&A session. The event is set for November 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00…
The Big 12's top rushing offense meets its stingiest run defense. Something has to give when WVU visits TCU. The post 3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football vs TCU Game Preview (Episode 749) appeared first on WV…
Authorities say Vasilis Sakellaridis has no apparent ties to the area. The post Charleston police secure arrest warrant in weekend shooting appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Annual event brings authors in from around the country. The post WV Book Festival welcomes readers and writers to Charleston this weekend appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The Summersville Arena and Conference Center will host the event Saturday, October 31, from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Organizers say the event will offer fewer crowds and less noise, and costumes are optional. Registration is…
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Shady Spring Middle School continued its dominance in cross country, capturing both the boys and girls team titles at the Raleigh County Middle School Cross Country Championships held at…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Motorists traveling through the Lochgelly area of Fayette County should expect intermittent traffic delays Sunday, Oct. 25, as Appalachian Power crews work to upgrade electrical…
The IDA has secured $545,000 in grant funding from three sources to help move the project forward. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), through the Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF)…
All first responders are invited to visit the museum on South Eisenhower Drive from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a free meal featuring barbecue pork and chicken, beans, coleslaw, a roll, and a drink. Organizers say first…
West Virginia public school enrollment experienced one of the steepest drops since COVID, and local superintendents in the hardest hit counties are pointing to demographic loss and the Hope Scholarship as causes.
Conditions remain stagnant for our area. The main event for the eastern third of the country is the formation of Subtropical Storm Josephine. However, it will only impact the coast. Christian Boteler has the details:
WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) — With only a few weeks left before the 2026 midterm elections, a new national survey commissioned by Medicare Advantage Majority (MAM), conducted by Echelon Insights, finds that senior voters…
News and sports for Thursday morning in West Virginia. The post MetroNews This Morning 10-22-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others.
West Virginia has been given an extraordinary opportunity to invest in the future of rural health care.
The Dukes had a late go-ahead goal waved off and the Thundering Herd immediately countered with one of its own to knock off the Sun Belt Conference leader. The post Whirlwind of an ending sees Marshall top James…
The college sports landscape has never been more chaotic, but the sports themselves have never been more popular. The breakdown of the college sports framework has created an environment where, in the words of former…
With his mother in town from Spain, WVU senior Pablo Pozos scored separate goals in less than 2 minutes to stake the Mountaineers to a 2-0 lead. That was plenty of support for goalkeeper Toby Mawer, who had six saves in…