College World Series: West Virginia and North Carolina meet again in Omaha with a berth to the national semifinals on the line after both survived their openers—WVU edged Troy 7-5, while UNC rallied past Ole Miss 6-2. Sports Spotlight (WVU): WVU’s Ian Korn stabilized the pitching staff in the opener, and the Mountaineers’ path now hinges on Sunday’s matchup. Local Sports Culture: The Rocco’s CWS Jello Shot Challenge is back, and Pat McAfee’s run-in with the Omaha bar has turned the tradition into a storyline of its own. Public Health & Care Access: Ohio University researchers won a nearly $4 million NIH grant to expand primary-care support for prescribing opioid use disorder treatment across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia. Food Safety: Synthetic dyes still show up in roughly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them. Travel & Cost Relief: Gas prices dropped for a third straight week, offering some relief for summer travelers and small businesses. Community Events: Princeton’s expanded Street Fair drew crowds with local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.
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College World Series: West Virginia is in the winners bracket after a 7-5 opener win over Troy in Omaha, with Tyrus Hall’s key hit and a big WVU rally setting up a Sunday matchup vs. North Carolina (UNC beat Ole Miss 6-2). Local Education: An Ohio County school start-time proposal is getting pushback, with a board meeting argument that a later start won’t work for families and needs a real plan. Higher Ed Oversight: Wheeling University received provisional reauthorization from the HEPC to keep conferring degrees, tied to ongoing financial and student-service compliance. Public Health & Treatment Access: A new NIH-funded effort aims to expand opioid use disorder medication support in primary care across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia. State Policy & Energy: West Virginia’s data center push faces renewed criticism over secrecy and local control, while coal plant life-extension claims are being questioned over what’s actually secured. Community Memory: One year after the Ohio County floods, residents and first responders are still working through cleanup and recovery.
College World Series: West Virginia opened its Omaha run with a 7-5 win over Troy as Tyrus Hall drove in four and Ian Korn and Ben McDougal steadied the bullpen; WVU next faces the winner of Ole Miss vs. North Carolina. College Sports Safety: A wind gust during a WVU baseball game sent tents flying into fans outside the stadium, injuring five before play resumed. Higher Education Oversight: Wheeling University received provisional reauthorization from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, tied to continued compliance and financial-service requirements. Flood Recovery, One Year Later: Ohio County residents and volunteers marked the first anniversary of the 2025 floods, with ongoing cleanup needs and community rebuilding efforts still shaping local life. Local Flood Planning: In Mingo County, a FEMA-funded flood mitigation study is underway, with engineers gathering resident input on where water rises and where it gets trapped. Energy & Data Centers: West Virginia’s Data Economy Office says the state received its first microgrid certification application tied to data center development. Public Health Research: An Ohio researcher’s NIH grant will expand a primary-care approach to opioid use disorder treatment across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia.
College Sports (WVU): West Virginia opened the College World Series with a 7-5 win over Troy in Omaha, scoring late and holding on as Ian Korn pitched six innings of relief and Ben McDougal closed it out. Local Sports (CWS): The Mountaineers’ CWS debut also features York Suburban grad Ian Korn, a home-state connection to watch as WVU advances in the winner’s bracket. Public Health (WV Supreme Court): New justices Bill Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick are set to weigh a key case over West Virginia’s strict school vaccination rules, with religious-exemption arguments moving through the court. Healthcare (WV): ARH says a CMS pricing-transparency warning was caused by a technical formatting issue, and the hospital system corrected its files. State Policy (Insurance): Gov. Morrisey named Erin Hunter as West Virginia’s Insurance Commissioner effective July 1. Economy/Infrastructure (WV): Morrisey announced over $17 million in water and sewer infrastructure grants across Mason, Morgan, and Wood counties. Wildlife (Region): Ohio wildlife officials collared a nearly 600-pound black bear, citing evidence bears are reestablishing in the state.
College Baseball Spotlight: West Virginia opens its first College World Series in Omaha Friday, June 12, facing Troy (1 p.m. CT) on ESPN, with WVU righty Chansen Cole and Troy lefty Benjamin Stubbs set to start. WVU Sports Storyline: The Mountaineers’ CWS run is being framed as a breakthrough built on Division II finds and a pitching staff peaking at the right time. Local Health Workforce: WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital unveiled plans for a Center for Nursing Education in the former NTTC building, aiming to train about 26 future RNs per class starting fall 2027, with no tuition and a three-year bedside work requirement. Opioid Settlement Use: Hancock County commissioners approved additional agreements for distributing opioid settlement funds, including memorandums tied to community groups, ambulances, and volunteer fire departments. Data Center Friction: West Virginia’s data center liaison says the state is trying to improve communication as neighbors raise concerns about disruptions and rushed planning, while noting a new microgrid data center application was received this week. Food Additives Watch: A new report says synthetic dyes show up in nearly 1 in 5 packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them.
College Baseball Spotlight: West Virginia opens the College World Series Friday against Troy in a matchup of two first-timers, with WVU leaning on Division II transfers and a pitching surge that’s carried it to Omaha. Local Sports Momentum: WVU’s run is being framed as a program-building success story—plus fans can back the Mountaineers with a College World Series Jello Shot Challenge fundraiser at Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina. State Government & Community: Gov. Jim Justice’s office launched the America250 Poetry Contest, and the state is temporarily backing the Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department substation rebuild in Winifrede after flood damage. Drinking Water Watch: U.S. Rep. Riley Moore highlighted ongoing water quality problems in McDowell County, bringing jars of discolored water to a House Appropriations meeting. Public Health & Policy: A new NIH-funded project aims to expand opioid use disorder treatment in primary care across Ohio and West Virginia clinics. Kids & Families: Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future Accounts” plan expands $1,000 investment accounts for eligible foster children, including West Virginia.
Energy & Grid Tensions: West Virginia residents packed a PSC public hearing to oppose NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission line, arguing it threatens land use, animals and farms, and could hit property taxes. Local Healthcare Fight: McDowell County residents are “irate” over reports that Welch Community Hospital could be sold, saying county leaders were left out of early talks. Public Safety & Crime: A man was charged in connection with a bank robbery in Belle, with investigators tracing alleged suspect clothing after a K-9 track. Workforce Pipeline: A Wheeling union is running a “Heavy Metal Summer Experience” to funnel recent grads into skilled trades with paid training and a fast path to jobs. Health & Policy: A new study highlights how reducing sedentary time and adding light activity during pregnancy may lower risk of hypertensive disorders. Sports (WV spotlight): WVU’s pitching staff is peaking at the right time as the Mountaineers head to the College World Series, with West Virginia’s postseason momentum drawing national attention.
WVU Welcome Week: West Virginia University is ending its nearly 30-year FallFest tradition for the Fall 2026 semester, citing a steep attendance drop since COVID and a low budget last year; Welcome Week will still run Aug. 15-18 with new events like the Mountaineer Midway and Movie on the Downtown campus. Public Health & Opioids: Ohio University researchers won a nearly $4 million NIH grant to expand a primary-care model for opioid use disorder treatment across about 40 Ohio and West Virginia clinics, aiming to boost medication prescribing with support and mentorship. Food Safety: A new Consumer Reports scan found synthetic dyes in about 1 in 5 packaged foods, with some products exceeding stricter daily limits for children; West Virginia is among states that have moved to restrict certain dyes. Education & Leadership: West Virginia Northern Community College named Dr. Andrew Langrehr its ninth president, and Marshall University approved buying land in Huntington for its future medical school home. Sports: WVU is headed to the College World Series, set to open Friday against Troy. Business/Industry: Honda recalled 880,514 vehicles, including models sold in West Virginia, over rear suspension corrosion that can lead to loss of control.
Energy & Jobs: The U.S. Department of Energy picked WV’s Mt. Storm for up to $350 million in coal modernization funding, aiming to boost efficiency, extend plant life, and add reliable capacity. Local Infrastructure: Follansbee is set to receive $500,000 to close the funding gap for Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant upgrades, with work expected to move toward contract closing by June 25. Education & Construction: Marshall County BOE got an update on the planned Riverside Elementary School, with bidding expected in 6–8 weeks and an 18–24 month construction timeline. Public Safety: West Virginia forestry officials say burn rules changed June 1, but warn people not to get complacent after a dry spring—state crews responded to 691 fires from March 1 to May 31. Community & Outdoors: New River Expedition launched a 320-mile paddle from Todd, N.C., to Gauley Bridge, with meet-and-greet events planned across the New River Valley. Sports (WV): WVU baseball’s College World Series run continues to draw attention after the program nearly got dropped years ago.
Data Center Tax Fight: Berkeley County officials say they’re still seeking clarity on how West Virginia’s new high-impact data center law could shift tax revenue and potentially cut school aid, even as a proposed $4 billion, 548-acre AI campus moves forward. Public Utilities & Power Line Push: The Public Service Commission’s final two public comment hearings for the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link transmission line are set for Monongalia and Preston counties, with residents criticizing short speaking limits and the process for interveners. Invasive Species Watch: “Frankenfish” northern snakeheads have been spotted in West Virginia and other states, raising concerns about harm to native fish and ecosystems. Local Outdoors: The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will host a free youth fishing derby June 13 at the Bowden Fish Hatchery as part of Free Fishing Days. Sports Spotlight (WV): West Virginia baseball is headed to the College World Series in Omaha, with WVU listed among the top contenders and set to open Friday.
College Sports, WVU: Ben Lumsden’s postseason surge is carrying West Virginia into the College World Series after the Mountaineers punched their ticket with a 17-1 super regional win over Cal Poly, highlighted by two homers and a hit in every NCAA tournament game so far. College Baseball, Omaha Matchups: The CWS field is set with WVU scheduled to open Friday against Troy in Omaha, joining Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Mississippi. K-12 Education, School Choice: West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty is pushing public schools to compete harder for families, saying school choice is “here to stay” and asking the state Department of Education to review board policies. Water Infrastructure, WV: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $3.3 million for water projects statewide, including a $1 million award in Webster County to extend potable water and fire service. Environment, Deckers Creek: WVDEP highlighted the Richard Mine Treatment Plant’s progress restoring water quality in Deckers Creek, improving habitat and aquatic life. Public Health, SNAP: New SNAP restrictions are rolling out in multiple states, limiting what recipients can buy with federal food assistance. Local Sports, Wheeling Central: Wheeling Central advanced to WVSSAC Class AA semis with a 2-1 walkoff quarterfinal win over James Monroe.
College Sports, WVU: Ben Lumsden’s postseason surge helped WVU crush Cal Poly 17-1 and punch the Mountaineers’ first-ever ticket to the College World Series in Omaha, with Lumsden driving the offense in the super regional. College World Series, Schedule: The CWS field is set with West Virginia, Troy, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and Ole Miss; WVU opens Friday against Troy at 1 p.m. Environment, Water Quality: WVDEP highlighted major gains at the Richard Mine Treatment Plant on Deckers Creek, saying cleaner water is bringing fish and other aquatic life back after decades of acid mine drainage damage. State Government, Infrastructure: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced about $3.3 million approved for four water infrastructure projects statewide, leveraging nearly $26 million total investment. Local Schools, Food Access: Wood County Schools will offer free summer meals starting June 15 at 12 sites, with no registration or income checks for kids under 18. Agriculture, Biosecurity: West Virginia agriculture officials are monitoring the first U.S. detection of New World screwworm in Texas and have emergency plans ready if it spreads.
College Sports & Safety: A strong wind tore through the Morgantown Super Regional between WVU and Cal Poly on Saturday, sending 5 fans to the hospital after a tent was ripped up near “Randy’s Ridge.” WVU still rolled to a 17-1 win and earned its first College World Series trip. College World Series Update: The MCWS field is taking shape in Omaha, with WVU now set to open against Troy, while Ole Miss secured its spot after sweeping Auburn. Healthcare Investment: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is expanding intensive care capacity, including a major push tied to broader WVU Health System funding. Local Government Finance: Wheeling’s city finances look steady heading into the final stretch of the fiscal year, with sales tax and B&O tax revenues running ahead of budget. Medicaid Work Requirements: National coverage highlights how Medicaid work requirements could cut coverage for millions, with critics pointing to administrative hurdles and past state failures. Labor: Teamsters Local 175 continues a strike at The Beverage Market in Sissonville, holding a community event to keep attention on the dispute. Energy & Policy: Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia will benefit from a major Trump energy investment tied to coal and grid upgrades, including projects in Mount Storm and Moundsville.
Energy & Jobs: Gov. Jim Justice’s office is touting President Trump’s $700 million coal push, saying West Virginia will see support tied to grid reliability and plant upgrades, including work connected to Mount Storm and Moundsville. Public Safety: WVU says five fans were taken to hospitals after strong winds tore tents during the Morgantown Super Regional at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Health Care: WVU Health System signed a definitive deal to acquire Independence Health System, a five-hospital network in Southwestern Pennsylvania, with $800 million planned for upgrades and expanded services. Local Economy: Goodwill opened a new 27,000-square-foot Charleston store at the former Drug Emporium site, aiming to expand secondhand options and community impact. Politics: Delegate Laura Kimble filed an election contest after a recount left her down by six votes, citing possible GOP primary voting irregularities in Harrison County. Sports (WV): West Virginia advanced to the College World Series after a 17-1 win over Cal Poly, while the Cal Poly season ended in Morgantown.
State Government: Gov. Jim Morrisey appointed William “Bill” D’Aiuto as the new Chief Operating Officer for the West Virginia Department of Human Services, a role created to tighten oversight, cut red tape, and boost efficiency across programs like Medicaid, SNAP, child welfare, and behavioral health. Energy & Politics: West Virginia leaders praised President Trump’s announcement of about $700 million in federal support for coal-fired power, using Defense Production Act authority to fund upgrades and new plants, though specific WV plant recipients weren’t listed. Immigration Funding: Congress is moving toward a large Homeland Security funding package tied to Trump’s mass deportation plans, setting up continued enforcement operations. College Baseball (WV): West Virginia punched its first-ever ticket to the College World Series, blasting Cal Poly 17-1 in Morgantown after a 12-2 win Friday; the celebration came with a weather delay and reports of fan injuries when a tent was blown over. College Baseball (Regional Winners): Troy swept Little Rock to reach Omaha for the first time, and Ole Miss advanced after sweeping Auburn.
Energy & Jobs: President Trump says the federal government will push nearly $700 million into coal, using Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers to fund upgrades at 13 coal plants, including West Virginia sites, plus grants for new builds in Alaska and West Virginia. Local Economy: West Virginia’s transportation and highway funding debate continues, with state leaders and industry voices arguing for predictable, transparent support for roads and bridges. Politics: A West Virginia GOP primary fight over whether unaffiliated voters should be included is drawing fresh attention as “every vote matters” claims resurface. Courts & Zoning: West Virginia’s Supreme Court sided with the City of Weirton in a zoning dispute, reinforcing local control over where businesses can operate. Sports: WVU baseball is one win from the College World Series after a 12-2 Super Regional opener vs. Cal Poly; Game 2 is underway. Community: A Parkersburg-area car show raised money for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.
College Sports: WVU is one win from its first College World Series after a 12-2 Morgantown Super Regional opener vs. Cal Poly, sparked by Tyrus Hall’s grand slam and Chansen Cole’s dominant start. State Politics & Courts: The West Virginia Supreme Court sided with the City of Weirton in a zoning fight, ruling municipalities can control where certain businesses operate through zoning. Energy & Jobs: Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia will benefit from Trump’s $700M coal push, including upgrades tied to the Mitchell Plant in Moundsville and projects in Mount Storm. Health Care: A surgeon has filed an age-discrimination complaint against CAMC, alleging it reneged on a promised job and then restricted operating-room access. Local Business/Science: GATC Health’s Morgantown lab says it developed GATC-1021 for opioid use disorder, with human trials ahead. Public Health: WVU researchers report that more than 10 hours of sitting a day in early pregnancy is linked to higher odds of complications. Nursing Homes: Worthington Healthcare Center in Wood County received a CMS overall rating of 2 in early 2026, with fines and penalties reported.
NCAA Baseball: West Virginia is one win from the College World Series after a 12-2 Super Regional win over Cal Poly, with the Mountaineers now set to host the next game at Kendrick Family Ballpark. WVU Football: WVU announced it will retire Pat White’s No. 5 jersey this fall at a home game to be named later this summer. Public Health: Oak Hill-area doctors are urging West Virginians to refresh CPR and AED skills during CPR and AED Awareness Week, pointing out how often cardiac arrests happen at home. State & Federal Policy: The Trump administration is pushing $425 million to keep 13 coal plants running longer using the Defense Production Act, including support tied to West Virginia coal-fired power. Social Security: New analysis warns automatic benefit cuts could hit by 2032, with retirees facing roughly $500 a month less on average, and some states still taxing benefits in 2026. Local Government/Community: Morgantown’s Public Library is hosting StoryFest June 6 with a Fairytale Forest theme, plus crafts, authors, and family activities.
Coal Revival: Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined President Trump at the White House as Trump announced nearly $700 million in federal support for coal-fired power plants and exports, using the Defense Production Act; details for which WV plant(s) get money weren’t released. WVU Baseball: WVU is set for its first-ever super regional at home vs. Cal Poly, with Game 1 Friday at noon on ESPN2, after a regional run highlighted by Armani Guzman’s clutch hit and a pitching staff that “threw everything it had.” Flood Recovery: One year after the June 14, 2025 Ohio County flood, partners held a community gathering to help residents process lingering emotional fallout. Local Business: Moundsville’s new Sheetz opened Thursday with a ribbon cutting and donations to the Mountaineer Food Bank and Special Olympics West Virginia. Health & Safety: A new study suggests pregnant people can lower adverse pregnancy risks by swapping some sitting for light activity and daily steps. Public Input: WVDOT held a hearing in Weirton to gather feedback on updating the state bicycle and pedestrian plan. Nursing Home Watch: CMS ratings spotlight three West Virginia facilities in Q1 2026, including St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington earning a five-star overall score.
WVU Baseball Super Regional: West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the first Morgantown Super Regional since 2019, with the winner headed to Omaha. WVU (43-15) rides a late-season surge and a pitching-heavy run, while Cal Poly (39-22) comes off an undefeated regional and a first-ever trip to this round. Game 1 is Friday at noon on ESPN2, with Games 2 and 3 (if needed) Saturday and Sunday. Coal Policy: President Trump says he’ll use Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers to push nearly $700 million into coal—upgrading plants, backing new projects, and supporting a West Coast export terminal—while environmental groups vow to fight it in court. Social Security Warning: A new analysis says Social Security could trigger an automatic 24% benefit cut in 2032, averaging about $500 a month nationwide, with no state spared. Public Schools: West Virginia’s Board of Education is changing pre-K eligibility rules to give families more flexibility for enrolling 5-year-olds. Crime Crackdown: The FBI announced charges tied to a West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launching a summer crime-fighting push. Local Travel: Contour Airlines will start seasonal nonstop flights from Parkersburg to Myrtle Beach on July 1, twice weekly through Aug. 15.
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