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As Supreme Court takes in conflict over education funding, lawmakers say they’re preparing to address it

The lawsuit asks justices to order state officials to fix school funding. The post As Supreme Court takes in conflict over education funding, lawmakers say they’re preparing to address it appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 11:22 PM

Fall colors starting to show in SWV

According to West Virginia Tourism, southern West Virginia should see its peak foliage colors in late October to early November.

WOAY · 10:53 PM

Dave Matthews Tribute Band coming to Beckley this Tuesday

DMTB will take the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium stage on Tuesday, October 7th, at 7 pm.

WOAY · 10:43 PM

Dry weather awaits as potential for rain exists next weekend

It’s been a fairly chilly and gloomy day today across southern West Virginia. A good sweatshirt day that felt like fall and while we are going to slowly warm up, the temperatures will stay near average. Dry weather is…

WOAY · 8:29 PM

Action in the air and on the water this Bridge Day

Bridge Day will have something for everyone on October 17th, including plenty of whitewater rafting opportunities.

WOAY · 7:59 PM

A Bounty for Immigration Arrests in WV?

Listen to “A Bounty for Immigration Arrests in WV?” on Spreaker. A story published October 1 in The Wall Street Journal says the Doddridge County Sheriff’s Department has been taking part in President Trump’s…

WV MetroNews · 6:06 PM

West Virginia Parkways Authority making progress on new headquarters

The project is estimated to cost between $8 and $10 million. The post West Virginia Parkways Authority making progress on new headquarters appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 5:39 PM

West Virginia high school teacher charged with sexual abuse, sexual contact with student

TUCKER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Tucker County High School teacher is facing charges of sexual abuse and sexual contact with a student following an investigation by West Virginia State Police. Haden Wamsley, 22, of…

Lootpress Crime · 1:53 PM

Man accused of threatening to kill mother, found with suspected meth during arrest

ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Summers County man accused of threatening to hit and kill his mother was allegedly found with suspected methamphetamine when authorities took him into custody days later, according to court…

Lootpress Crime · 12:20 PM

Man arrested after witnesses report confrontation at Hinton home

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man was taken into custody after witnesses reported that he yelled in his girlfriend’s face and pinned her against a wall during an argument at their Hinton home on October 2, according to a…

Lootpress Crime · 12:15 PM

Armed and dangerous woman wanted for attempted murder following incident at Mercer County saloon

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bluefield police are searching for a woman considered armed and dangerous in connection with an incident at Wild Riders Saloon early Saturday morning. According to the Bluefield Police…

Lootpress Crime · 12:04 PM

Valley Link opposition group now armed with poll results

Charles Town Council to consider transmission lines, data centers at Monday night meeting. The post Valley Link opposition group now armed with poll results appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 12:01 PM

Small rain chance Sunday gives way to dry and mild conditions next week

It’s been a fairly cloudy and misty day for some across Southern West Virginia. The rain potential will not last long though, as rain could occur Sunday afternoon and evening for some people, before it starts to dry…

WOAY · 12:02 AM

Bridge Day 5k run signups open until Oct. 13th

The race course starts on the north side of the New River Gorge Bridge and gives runners a chance to take in the beautiful views while running south toward the Court Street finish line in downtown Fayetteville.

WOAY · 12:02 AM