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New ventures spark West Virginia econoimc development boom
West Virginia attracted $10 billion in private sector investments between 2022 and 2023, a 50% increase over the previous four years. Projects like Form Energy's battery manufacturing facility in Weirton and Nucor's steel mill in Mason County are both expected to create hundreds of jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 45): Man looks to build off of last year's success
MAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Man is coming off a 7-4 season as they secured a place in the playoffs with a young team. The Hillbillies are looking to build off that success. "Well, we've had a real good early start to the season, I think. you know the kids we have here working hard and progressing,” head coach Harvey Arms said. “We're looking forward to the season."
Investigators ask for public assistance after property damaged in Charleston's West Side
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance in an investigation after a homeowner reported damage to an HVAC unit in Charleston's West Side. A destruction of property complaint was made last week in the 200 block of Bream Street, according to a social media post from the Charleston Police Department.
WVSU honors the legacy of Katherine Johnson
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University is again laying down a wreath in honor of former alum and NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson. August 26th marks Katherine Johnson’s birthday and was later declared Katherine Johnson Day by the state Legislature. It’s representative of the groundbreaking legacy in mathematics and aerospace navigation Johnson leaves behind, and which had all begun following her two graduations from WVSU — from her college graduation in 1937 at 18 years old and from high school at just 15 prior to that.
Barboursville to host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver
BARBOUSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning author is planning an appearance in Cabell County next month. Barbara Kingsolver earned a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2023 after penning “Demon Copperhead,” a modern version of Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield” set in southern Appalachia. The book portrays challenges presented by poverty, foster care and the opioid crisis.
East Bank Middle School’s portable locker rooms delivered
EAST BANK, WV (WOWK)– After many setbacks and delays, East Bank Middle School’s football team will finally be able to start their season. The town shipped in temporary bleachers, and portable restrooms for fans and locker rooms for players. There was an issue last week when it was announced that the delivery of the portable […]
Pat McAfee to broadcast ESPN show live from WVU campus Friday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Former Mountaineer kicker turned television host Pat McAfee will return to Morgantown for a live show ahead of West Virginia football’s showdown with Penn State. A live episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” which will air on ESPN2 and YouTube, will broadcast live from...
Versatility helps Tug Valley’s Elia lead Panthers
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — As a sophomore, Tug Valley’s Bryson Elia did about everything but sell popcorn at halftime for the program. He was named to the Class A First Team All-State team as a defensive back. However, with the versatility Elia has shown, he could have very well been placed on the offensive side. The speedy running back put up big numbers on offense last year. He was then switched to quarterback after an injury to then-freshman Preston May, who was forced out for the season.
West Virginia governor’s son, company held in contempt in Alabama coke plant pollution lawsuit
The son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the manager of the Birmingham coke plant owned by his family were held in contempt by a federal judge last week for not cooperating with local environmental groups’ pre-trial requests in the groups’ pollution lawsuit. James “Jay” Justice III,...
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