More than $1 million expedited to fund SNAP benefits in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia’s governor announced Thursday that he is expediting $1.1 million in emergency funding for the state’s food banks due to likely delays to SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown. Gov. Patrick...

Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in the Huntington area in western West Virginia in 2024, "Self Help" is set for a nationwide theatrical release on Halloween through Mainframe Pictures. The rollout will include “Mischief Night Sneak...

West Virginia’s QB carousel still spinning as TCU pays a visit

Want to know how bad things are going for West Virginia? Coach Rich Rodriguez said there’s a chance that walk-on quarterback Scott Kean could get practice reps ahead of Saturday night’s Big 12 Conference date with TCU in Morgantown, W.Va....

Give: Donations needed for food banks

(Editorial - Graphic Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) “West Virginians take care of our neighbors,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday. “It’s times like these that we need to come together as Team West Virginia to help those in need.” He...

Season Starts Saturday

STANFORD, Calif. - No. 12 Stanford opens its 2025-26 campaign on Saturday, traveling to Utah Valley to take on the Wolverines at 6 p.m. PT. Stanford and Utah Valley met last season on The Farm. The Cardinal defeated the Wolverines, 29-12,...

More than 20 testify against proposed Hope Gas increase

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 20 people spoke during a public hearing Monday against the proposed Hope Gas increase that would raise about $80 million for the company if approved by the Public Service Commission. Attorneys representing the parties...

West Virginia Edges Upward on ‘Red Tape Index’ of Efficiency in Government Permitting and Ease of Business

By Stephen Smoot In this year’s rankings, West Virginia has moved to 41st, placing it in the top ten percent of states. This ranking service, known as the Red Tape Index, ranks each state, plus Puerto Rico and the nation’s 100 largest cities, in...

Seeing young people use their power

Imagine being 18 (or nearly 18) years old and having someone like the West Virginia Secretary of State tell you that, at least in one aspect, you are just as powerful as someone like Taylor Swift or the president of the United States. That’s what...

West Virginia running back Tye Edwards out for season

For the second-straight week, West Virginia lost one of its premier starters for the rest of the year. Rich Rodriguez announced running back Tye Edwards is out for the season with a hip injury. Edwards didn’t play against UCF after being ruled out...

Funding cuts threaten first-generation college student support in West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A nationwide nonprofit that helps students go to college is seeing funding cuts and uncertainty as the government shutdown continues. TRIO has assisted first-generation college students since the 1960s with eight different...

West Virginia small business optimism falls amid supply chain and labor concerns

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.0 points in September to 98.8, marking its first decline in three months. Despite this drop, the index remains above its 52-year average of 98. The...

Help For Unpaid Federal Workers And Inspiration At The Green Bank Observatory, This West Virginia Morning

Home » WVPB Podcasts » Help For Unpaid Federal Workers And Inspiration At The Green Bank Observatory, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published October 24, 2025 - 9:45 am On this West Virginia Morning, federal workers would normally be...

West Virginia improves its creditworthiness in new S&P report, governor says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The state of West Virginia has improved its creditworthiness in a new outlook from S&P, the governor said. In the latest S&P outlook, the state was upgraded from positive to stable, affirming its AA- rating on West...

Blast off, suit up and fall in love under the stars at The Galileo this week

From rocket dreams and dapper spies to sky-high stunts and Austen-era antics, The Galileo Open Air Cinema takes movie lovers on a wild ride through time and genre this week. Think chasing stars with Jake Gyllenhaal, saving the world in style with...

MVB Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF) on Wednesday reported net income of $17.1 million… FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF) on Wednesday reported net income of $17.1 million...

Food banks, charities ‘preparing for worst, praying for best’ as thousands set to lose SNAP benefits

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Supplemental food benefits will not be issued for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, and food banks and other local non-profits are bracing for what’s to come. “The unknown makes people nervous and...

West Virginia announces 60 ICE arrests in one month

BECKLEY, W.Va . (WVVA) - Governor Patrick Morrisey is giving the public an update on the state’s partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since beginning operations through the ICE 287(g) program, the West Virginia State Police...

Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, giving anglers and their families a chance to reel in trophy-sized fish while enjoying peak fall foliage. During the weeks of...

Is the local community school worth fighting for?

One of the casualties of West Virginia’s current demographics is the community public school. In a rural state with an aging population and ever increasing costs, keeping small schools open is becoming more difficult, if not impossible. The...

CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Who's close ahead of first committee ranking?

The College Football Playoff selection committee will reveal its first ranking at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday on ESPN, giving us our first look at what the 12-member group thinks about the playoff pecking order after 10 weeks. It's far from over, as...