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- Legendary broadcaster Hoppy Kercheval retires from ‘Talkline,’ remains in other roles December 18, 2024Hoppy Kercheval, the longtime host of MetroNews’ “Talkline,” will be retiring from that role at the start of the year although he will remain in several capacities including on-air appearances and regular commentaries. The “Talkline” host role will be filled by veteran broadcasters Dave Wilson in Morgantown and T.J. Meadows in Charleston. Kercheval told listeners…[email protected]
- SBA awards $65 Million for school projects December 17, 2024CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state School Building Authority was able to fund school construction, improvement, or renovation projects in a dozen West Virginia counties for 2024. The latest Needs Grants were announced Tuesday in Charleston. The agency wound up dolling out $65 Million despite having $250 Million in funding requests. The projects included new schools to…[email protected]
- Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis December 14, 2024West Virginia native and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Randy Moss has announced he is battling cancer. Moss announced the diagnosis Friday evening on an Instagram live video. Moss recently stepped away from ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” due to health issues, and was wearing sunglasses in recent weeks when he announced he was…[email protected]
- State BOE gives approval to school closures in 4 counties December 12, 2024CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Board of Education approved school closings in four separate votes Wednesday. Cassie Porter The board voted to close schools in Clay, Preston, Wetzel and Wood counties after presentations from county school superintendents, whose plans were based on declining student enrollment and a corresponding reduction in state funding. More than a dozen…[email protected]
- Rich Rod Returns December 12, 2024After 17 years, the 32nd head coach in the history of Mountaineer football is returning to the sidelines. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Wednesday that Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia are working on securing a deal that would make Rodriguez the 36th head coach in program history. Rodriguez led WVU to a 60-26 record across seven…[email protected]
- Hole in bridge closes Interstate 79 south of Morgantown December 9, 2024MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) and contractor Triton Construction Inc. are working to repair a hole in an I-79 southbound bridge deck in southern Monongalia County. WVDOH District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins said the bridge should reopen within 24 hours. Southbound traffic is being detoured to Exit 146 (Goshen Road) while…[email protected]
- Federal workers file injunction to stop Federal Bureau of Prisons reorganization plan December 8, 2024MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An employee group is trying to stop the federal government from closing the Kennedy Prison in Morgantown and six other federal lockups. Members of the American Federation of Government Employees have filed an injunction with the Federal Labor Relations Authority to stop facilities closures announced by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The…[email protected]
- One in custody following Bridgeport standoff December 5, 2024BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A man is being treated at United Hospital Center after a standoff early Thursday in Bridgeport. Police said they were dispatched to a “shots fired” call on Sunnybrook Lane at around 3:22 a.m. Authorities said officers discovered a man had barricaded in a building. A standoff followed. The suspect was taken into custody…[email protected]
- State police arrest one after weekend Randolph County pursuit December 3, 2024RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. — State police in Randolph County have charged a woman with two counts of malicious assault and fleeing with reckless indifference following a weekend pursuit Wednesday. Troopers tried to stop Ashley Welch, 32, for an expired registration sticker on Route 15 when she failed to comply. When troopers activated lights and sirens, Welch…[email protected]
- Lane closure on I-79 to impact evening commuters this week December 3, 2024MARION COUNTY, WV – The state Department of Highways (DOH) has announced plans for night restrictions on I-79 in Marion County for lighting work. Work operations are planned from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. on northbound I-79 from Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Thursday, December 5 between exit 132 and exit 135 for Pritchard Signal and Lighting…[email protected]