The announcement is part of a five-year effort to rebuild and modernize rural healthcare facilities across the state. West Virginia had initially applied for $500 million from the program, ultimately being approved in December for a total of $199 million.

Water utility customers in Lincoln and Wyoming counties can expect a change in their monthly bills after the Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved two separate acquisitions last week. The Lincoln County PSD became part of West Virginia American Water, and the Green Camp Community Water Association will soon be part of Town of Pineville Waterworks after two separate acquisition approvals last week by the West Virginia PSC West Virginia PSC approves water utility

The announcement out of Boone County is just the latest in a wave of similar announcements across the Mountain State. In Mingo County, Dingess Elementary School is next up for consideration on the permanent chopping block, while Raleigh County education officials meet this coming Tuesday to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary.

Originally assigned to operations in the Caribbean, the fleet oiler was redirected to the Middle East following the collision involving another Navy supply ship. The Kanawha remained deployed for an additional two months, providing fuel, cargo and aviation supplies while operating under demanding conditions in the Red Sea.

A new Kentucky report shows child overdose deaths have increased significantly over the past five years. Kentucky's Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel is comprised of twenty-two professionals from the medical, social services, mental health, legal, law enforcement, and other professions who work on behalf of children across the commonwealth. Kentucky panel reports child overdoses doubled in five years Robert Fields | WVOW News FRANKFORT The state's Child

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties after severe storms caused flooding and damage across the state Tuesday. According to Governor Patrick Morrisey's Office, a State of Preparedness issued early Tuesday was upgraded to a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties later in the evening following severe storms, flooding and reported tornado activity across the Mountain State. State of Emergency declared in all 5

Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a statewide State of Preparedness as multiple rounds of severe weather threaten all 55 West Virginia counties. Forecasters warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, and the potential for isolated tornadoes. Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts and avoid traveling through flooded roadways. Governor Declares State of Preparedness as Severe Storms Threaten West Virginia WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey has

Although Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order earlier this year seeking to allow religious exemptions for required school vaccinations, that policy has not taken effect. The order remains on hold while the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge.

Raleigh County education officials plan to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary School during their July 28 meeting, the announcement coming just days after confirmation that Dingess Elementary in Mingo County is next up on the permanent chopping block.

Charleston Central Little League All Stars a 3-2 win over the Logan Little League Saturday afternoon in the West Virginia Little League 10-12-Year-Old Baseball State Tournament at Barboursville Park.

The Logan Little League Softball All-Stars were eliminated from the Southeast Region Tournament Saturday morning after a 4-2 loss to Warner Robbins Little League at Little League Southeast Park. Logan opened with a 11-0 four inning loss to South Carolina state champion, Taylors Little League, Friday morning.

As West Virginia struggles to keep up with rural healthcare staffing, West Virginians are struggling to keep up with healthcare costs. A new national analysis shows West Virginians spend a larger share of their income on health insurance than residents of nearly every other state.

It remains unknown at this time where students of Dingess Elementary will go following the planned closure. Officials have also not confirmed any specific reasoning behind the decision.

West Virginia shoppers will soon have a chance to save on back-to-school purchases during the state's annual sales tax holiday. The tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31st, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services says applications will be accepted through August 15, or until available funding is exhausted. Families can apply online or request a paper application through their local Department of Human Services office.

Logan Little League won its second straight Senior League softball state championship scoring 16 runs in the second inning to run rule the Beckley Little League 20-2 Sunday afternoon at the South Berkeley Little League Field.

A Logan County man is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14. Image of the UFC octagon on the White House lawn during the Freedom 250 event sourced from WV MetroNews Chapmanville man the latest arrested in connection with alleged plot to attack White House event in June Robert Fields | WVOW News COLUMBUS According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 21-year-old Chandler D. Scaggs of Chapmanville, was arre

32-year-old Timothy Kennedy man was sentenced Tuesday in Mingo County Circuit Court after a jury convicted him in May of first-degree murder, armed robbery, disarming a police officer and two counts of attempted murder.

The City of Logan Fire Department sending crews to help battle a catastrophic inferno in Wood County as a warehouse has now been burning for days. The fire was reported early Sunday morning at the Peoples Cartage, Inc. warehouse in Parkersburg and had seemingly been extinguished. However, it reignited and completely engulfed the structure.

Blankenship attended the joint ARHE, ARS and AAPG conference with West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network's Project Director, Susie Mullens. Logan County's one-of-a-kind recovery and education program earns national spotlight Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN A first-of-its-kind educational program developed in Logan County reached a national audience this week at a collegiate recovery conference in Colorado. Aaron Blankenship, Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) trainer