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West Virginia set to open camp with no clear answer at quarterback
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be...

Court Blocks $5 Million West Virginia Grant to Catholic Trade College Amid Lawsuit
The grant money would have supported job training and education programs based in West Virginia for students of The College of St. Joseph the Worker, which is based in Steubenville, Ohio, and teaches construction-related trades such as carpentry,...

W.Va. Gov. Morrisey announces “Grow West Virginia” initiative
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia’s Governor Morrisey said he is starting a new economic initiative called “Grow West Virginia,” aimed at creating jobs and expanding opportunities for West Virginians. Governor Morrisey said he hopes to...

DOJ sues California for allowing ‘transgender’ men to compete against women
News California is being sued by the Department of Justice for refusing to protect girls from gender-confused males. The state recently refused to work with the Trump administration to enforce Title IX. WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — The...

BYU women’s hoops commits to 2025 Paradise Jam
Courtesy BYU PhotoBYU's Kambree Barber (14) greets teammates on the sideline during a Big 12 women's basketball game against UCF in the Marriott Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — BYU women’s basketball is set to...
West Virginia Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know
As rental markets continue to evolve, it’s important for tenants to understand their rights, especially when it comes to rent increases. In West Virginia, rent prices can change, but there are specific rules landlords must follow to make sure...

Hartford Foundation boosts LGBTQ+ health services with $200K of grants
Transportation and lack of trained medical professionals are said to be some of the biggest barriers for members of the LGBTQ+ community when finding health care. MANCHESTER, Conn. — In the months ahead, new progress will be made to expand LGBTQ+...

97th District Delegate Wants Berkeley County Board of Education to Comply with Governor’s Executive Order on Vaccines
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Citing the concerns of a constituent, 97th District Delegate Chris Anders (R-Berkeley) is calling on the Berkeley County Board of Education to comply with Governor Morrisey’s executive order granting religious exemptions from...

ACLU prevails in court as judge halts $5M grant to Steubenville religious college
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge has ruled in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union in a case concerning a $5 million grant approved by the West Virginia Water Development Authority. The grant was intended for the College of St....

Ronda Rich: A church that was built to last
Ronda Rich Syndicated Columnist Any church is just a building. It’s the people and, for me, the memories that make it special. I grew up in a tiny country church where each person knew each other and knew their kin. When my Mama, a brave...

CDC: West Virginia sees largest reduction in OD deaths in nation
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that West Virginia has recorded the largest reduction in overdose deaths in the nation, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). West...

Judge grants injunction blocking West Virginia funds going to Ohio-based Catholic trade school
(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) CHARLESTON — A circuit court judge in Kanawha County sided with the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday, granting an injunction for West Virginia taxpayer funds going to an Ohio-based...

WV Women Work ready to accept applications for pre-apprenticeship program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Mountain State nonprofit that aims to support and advocate for West Virginia women in the workforce is ready to accept applications for their pre-apprenticeship program focused on construction. WV Women Work Inc. announced...

Hardesty back as West Virginia Board of Education president
Outgoing West Virginia Board of Education president Nancy White hands over her gavel following Wednesday’s monthly board meeting to Paul Hardesty, who will once again serve as state board president. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department...

Rich Rodriguez’s smooth transition to West Virginia
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez listens to a question during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rich Rodriguez admits his return to West Virginia to coach the Mountaineers...

West Virginia Department of Education declares a State of Emergency in Roane County Schools
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On Wednesday, the West Virginia Department of Education unanimously declared a State of Emergency in Roane County Schools. The Board will also work with the Roane County Board of Education members and its...

Hardesty Back As W.Va. Board Of Education President
Photo Courtesy/WV Dept. of Education Outgoing West Virginia Board of Education president Nancy White hands over her gavel following Wednesday’s monthly board meeting to Paul Hardesty, who will once again serve as state board president. CHARLESTON...

Did Y’all Know There Are 2 Predominantly White HBCUs In West Virginia? Read That Again
Source: fotoguy22 / Getty Did y’all know there are at least two historically Black colleges in America (West Virginia to be specific) that are predominantly white? Now, you probably read the above sentence and said to yourself: “Nah, that can’t be...

West Virginia U. disputes claim it punished student for handing out pro-Israel book
Free speech group says it ‘remains concerned’ about investigation of student West Virginia University’s counsel is disputing allegations it punished a student for handing out a pro-Israel book. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression...
Older Adults Outnumber Children In More US States, Median Age Hits New High
Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times, A new report from the Census Bureau indicates older adults now outnumber children in 11 states and almost half of the counties in the United States. The census data shows that the U.S. population...