You Can Stay in an Over-the-Top Castle Airbnb in West Virginia

We often feature vacation rentals in West Virginia that are perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway. You know the type, just you, your squad, and a carry-on bag. Those spur-of-the-moment trips are always memory makers. But every now and then, we...

NTSB Report: Fuel Starvation Led to Crash in West Virginia

Nearly all fuel-related accidents are preventable, yet they occur all the time. The NTSB says some 95% of these accidents happen to otherwise fully-functional aircraft whose pilots simply failed to manage their fuel. The National Transportation...

West Virginia political leaders to host vigil to honor Charlie Kirk in Charleston

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – West Virginia political leaders are planning a memorial vigil to honor Charlie Kirk. According to a media release from the West Virginia House of Delegates, the memorial vigil is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025,...

United Way of Central West Virginia celebrates 20th Day of Caring

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The United Way of Central West Virginia’s annual Day of Caring brings thousands of volunteers together for local service projects, and this year’s event holds a special meaning as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. United Way...

The 'rising fastball' was a tantalizing myth. Then teams started teaching Induced Vertical Break

Alex Vesia didn’t know he possessed a superpower. A late-round draft pick with a few cups of coffee in the big leagues, Vesia had neither great numbers nor notable prospect status. He was Clark Kent all the way. But when the Los Angeles Dodgers...

‘The Morning Show’ Director Mimi Leder Breaks Down Bradley’s Return, That Unexpected Action Scene and the Politics of the Season 4 Premiere

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 4 premiere of “The Morning Show.” “The Morning Show” is back, and with it comes a whole new web of scandals and crises. More from Variety Advertisement Titled “My Roman Empire,” the Season...

West Virginia remains #1 in animal collisions

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - In State Farm’s annual report, the mountain state kept its top spot for most annual collisions. According to the insurance company’s research, West Virginians have a 1 in 40 chance of colliding with an animal while...

West Virginia city named one of the 20 Friendliest Places in the South

SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – St. Albans has been recognized by Southern Living magazine as one of the Top 20 Friendliest Places in the South for 2025. The feature highlights the city’s efforts to support residents living with dementia and their...

Looking for Best Places to See Fall Colors in the State this Week? It's Here in North Central West Virginia

The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the first signs of fall color making its way into the Mountain State with the release of this year’s first fall foliage itinerary. Thanks to above-average rainfall this summer, West Virginia’s...

SEMO vs. SIUC: The Rivalry That Started on the Mississippi River

Mizzou just defended home turf in the latest edition of the “Border War” against the Kansas University Jayhawks. But did you know there is another hotly contested annual football game called the “War for the Wheel” between Southeast Missouri State...

Manchin Urges Democrats to End Their Quest for 'Raw Political Power'

Wednesday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) reiterated his call from his memoir for Democrats to end their quest for so-called “raw political power.” According to the former Democrat-turned-independent...

West Virginia to apply for federal Rural Health Transformation dollars

The Minnie Hamilton Health System has served rural patients in Calhoun and Gilmer counties in central West Virginia for four decades. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible...

Search warrant executed at Inwood business, two suspects arrested and charged with 34 counts relating to title fraud

INWOOD, W.Va. — Two individuals were arrested and charged with a combined 34 counts related to title fraud, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release by BCSO, on Sept. 10, sheriffs deputies with support from the West...

West Virginia Will Apply for Federal Rural Health Transformation Dollars

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible by President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill for rural hospitals and health care access. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary...

In a state plagued by addiction, West Virginia Pain Institute offers pain management alternatives

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The U.S. Pain Foundation is using this Pain Awareness Month to shed light on chronic pain and the challenges people with pain face. “We’ve been through the opiate crisis, and from 1999 prescribed opioids until about...

Reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): Bariatric surgery offers greater weight loss, lower costs over time compared to GLP-1s, Highmark Health research demonstrates

40% of U.S. adults are now considered obese, leading to a dramatic surge in the utilization of the popular but pricey weight-loss drugs PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For obese patients, bariatric surgery achieves greater weight loss...

West Virginia Paranormal Trail Guide: How to Sign Up & Participate

When someone asks me which US state is worth visiting, West Virginia is one of the first that comes to mind. Videos by TravelAwaits A fantastic excursion in the New River Gorge left a strong impression on me, as did the state’s winding country...

Community Offers Ideas on Future West Virginia Drug Control Policy at Wheeling University

photo by: Shelley Hanson Registered nurses Tashina Brothers, left, and Stacey Gilli attend the Community Conversation session Tuesday regarding the state’s drug control policy at Wheeling University. WHEELING — Community members gathered Tuesday...

West Virginia trust invests in SensorHubb in push for tech growth, safer food

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust has made a $400,000 equity investment in SensorHubb, formally known as Fides Food Service Solutions LLC, a technology company based in Ranson that specializes in food safety monitoring...

West Virginia delegate proposes statewide Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A West Virginia delegate has introduced legislation to establish an annual statewide Day of Remembrance honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a Facebook post on Monday, Delegate Chris Anders (R-Berkeley)...