HICO, WV (WVNS) - The Midland Trail Patriots have always maintained a proud reputation when it comes to their sports. But up until last year, one chapter had yet to be written – winning a state championship in any…
Regional news — Monday, November 2, 2026
Updated 11:50 PM, Monday, November 2, 2026
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Upon arriving on the scene, witnesses reported that 11 HVAC unit radiators and a quantity of copper had been stolen from a nearby residence. The items have an estimated value of approximately $1,000. #RaleighCounty #WOAY
Miles Sadler had a strong debut and WVU made 9-of-14 triples in the second half to help open up a sizable advantage against the Purple Eagles. The post Off and running: Mountaineers overcome sluggish start to handle…
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - For many Americans the right to vote has long been a defining principle of our nation. Everyone has always had their own motivations when filling out the election ballot. Party affiliation has…
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) - Deon Butler, a former Wide Receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL, stopped by Concord University for a series of motivational speeches. These speeches were aimed at teaching students the…
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - The last thing you want on Election Day is to show up at the polls and not have what you need to do your civic duty. Perhaps the most important thing to bring along when voting in the Mountain State…
Alliance Resource Partners reveals a new deal which will allow them to restart operations at the Mountainview Mine The post Owners indicate plans to restart idled Tucker County mine appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Xander Ball is back in custody. The post Teen escapee apprehended in Harrison County appeared first on WV MetroNews .
It’s been another nice day overall across southern West Virginia, although we did have some rain showers move through earlier in the day. Overall, they didn’t produce much rain at all across the region with only a few…
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two juveniles have been charged with felony malicious wounding following an assault that left a Charleston business owner hospitalized early Sunday morning. According to the Charleston…
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins other GOP candidates at 'Get Out the Vote' rally in Charleston. The post Capito says voter turnout key for GOP candidates Tuesday appeared first on WV MetroNews .
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- Two men were charged following a larceny investigation in part of Raleigh County. According to a post on the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Jeffrey Damaso Salcines and Dakota…
Gregory Casto, 57, faces a lifetime in prison when he's sentenced in January with no chance for parole. The post Wood County jury convicts man of murdering, hiding body of girlfriend in 2014; do not recommend mercy…
The week is designed to raise awareness about the dangers faced by first responders and roadside workers, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, tow operators, and highway maintenance crews. Officials…
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) -- Concord University students are preparing to present Radium Girls at the Black Box Theater in November. According to a press release, performances will run from November 12, 2026 to November 15…
Deputy Secretary of State Deak Kersey reminds residents that, despite a nationwide growth in election betting, it's not permissible in the Mountain State. The post Betting on elections remains illegal in West Virginia…
American democracy faces one of its biggest stress tests of the modern era, as President Donald Trump’s sprawling campaign for power over elections encounters a firewall of judges, state election workers and voting…
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - When the Oak Hill Red Devils and the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles meet on the football field, you can always expect fireworks. In Week 10, those fireworks resulted in our Play of the Week. Oak Hill…
Polls open tomorrow morning. The post Monongalia County: Both major parties optimistic heading into election day appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Democrats have placed more candidates on the ballot this November than in the 2024 General Election. The post MetroNews Decision 2026: Democrats hoping that Kitchen Table Tour, more candidates on ballots pay off this…
Powerball jackpot hasn't been hit since August 12. The post Powerball ticket in Martinsburg wins $50,000; overall Powerball jackpot rises near $800 million appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Independence rises to No. 2 following convincing win at previously unbeaten Frankfort. The post Week 11 Power Rankings: Bluefield new No. 1 in Class AA appeared first on WV MetroNews .
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals have been charged following an investigation into the theft of approximately $1,000 worth of property in Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Sheriff Frank Priddy…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats are entering Tuesday’s midterm elections with an improved outlook for control of Congress, according to election forecasts from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics…
WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of history’s most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms — galvanizing record-breaking early voter turnout among a deeply…
Officials cut the ribbon on the South Charleston EMS station on Monday; the first of four stations in Kanawha County. The post With federal, state, and local funds, Kanawha County ambulance authority building four EMS…
Business owner suffered several injuries in early Sunday attack. The post Charleston police looking for suspects in business owner beating appeared first on WV MetroNews .
West Virginia officials are asking the state Supreme Court to wait until next spring to consider a lawsuit that alleges inadequate public school funding.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to require California to set aside the ballots of suspected noncitizen voters in a last-ditch appeal by the Trump administration to exert control…
The United Mine Workers of America and 52 miners have filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety, asking it pass a limit on the amount of silica dust being produced in coal mines.
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is now accepting applications for the 27th Family Circuit Court vacancy. According to a press release from the West Virginia Office of the Governor, the…
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications will start to be mailed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), on Monday, November…
State year-to-date tax collections exceed estimates by 54 million dollars. The post West Virginia revenue misses October target by about $8 million appeared first on WV MetroNews .
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, county clerks reported a total of 162,349 West Virginia voters cast ballots during the early voting period from Wednesday, October 21 through…
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Commission has unanimously approved a resolution opposing the National Park Service’s planned demolition of historic structures in Thurmond and the Prince Brothers Store…
New River Community and Technical College is offering a chance for students to earn college credits during winter break!
This Veterans Day, Golden Corral is offering you, current U.S. service members, and retired military members a free buffet and drink from 4 p.m. to close.
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Major renovations are underway at the Greenbrier Valley Mall in Lewisburg as the property’s owners work toward restoring the shopping center to full operation following its condemnation…
Election Day around the region will be a very nice one, with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. It's certainly good weather to get out and vote if you haven't done so already! Highs will be around 70 degrees…
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment during the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Amendment 1, known as the Citizenship Requirement to Vote in…
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A Powerball ticket sold in West Virginia won $50,000 during the Wednesday, October 28, 2026, drawing. The winning numbers were 11, 13, 16, 47 and 60, with a Powerball of 13. The Power Play…
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia University School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program has been ranked as the No. 1 program in West Virginia for 2027 by PracticalNursing.org, and the program is now offered at the…
Driver died over the weekend. The post Buckhannon wreck claims second life appeared first on WV MetroNews .
HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers have an opportunity to win some outstanding West Virginia experiences while supporting a good cause. The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is…
Since the signing of an operation and maintenance agreement between Kanawha Falls PSD and West Virginia American Water, some customers of the embattled district are starting to see results.
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — An Oak Hill man faces domestic battery and strangulation charges after allegedly choking his wife during an argument over the price of a knee brace, according to a police report. Officers were…
LOGAN, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Logan’s 42-8 win over St. Albans. (Photo gallery courtesy of Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography) The post Photo gallery: Logan defeats St. Albans, 42-8 appeared first on WV…
No arrests have been made. The post Charleston police investigating separate stabbing, beating from weekend appeared first on WV MetroNews .
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The holiday season is just around the corner, and the United Way of Southern West Virginia is preparing to celebrate the 18th annual Wonderland of Trees, a beloved community tradition that…
Thundering Herd play host to Bulls as part of MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. The post Marshall meets Buffalo in opener appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Showers are diminishing as the morning continues, but we still have a few spots on our roadways where ponding will be a factor. Hydroplaning risks will decrease throughout the morning, and our rainfall will be mostly…
West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Monday, November 2, 2026 The post MetroNews This Morning 11-2-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Using a federal drug discount program, Cabin Creek Health Systems offers their uninsured patients income-based prices. It writes off some or all of their prescription costs. The 340B drug pricing program requires…
As concerns rise about the potential for federal influence over the results of next week’s midterm elections, many voting experts and advocates remain confident that the nation’s highly localized systems of…
The tournament runs from November 4th to November 7th, with 24 teams across three classifications looking to take home the championship.
While the U.S. president isn't on the ballot this year, West Virginia voters will decide plenty of other important races this Tuesday.