Visit Southern West Virginia recognizes Bill Withers

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Beckley is gearing up to bestow an unforgettable honor upon one of its own. The City of Champions announced that a bronze statue of music legend Bill Withers will be unveiled at Bill Withers Plaza atop Beckley Intermodal Gateway …

Ustby, North Carolina beat West Virginia to set up Sweet 16 meeting with Duke

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- — Alyssa Ustby scored 16 of her 21 points after halftime to help North Carolina beat West Virginia 58-47 on Monday night in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament. The fifth-year senior's big night included 10 third- …

Charlottesville, VDOT Seek Public Input on Ridge Street and West Main Intersection Study

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The Virginia Department of Transportation and the City of Charlottesville are conducting a joint study on potential improvements at the Ridge Street, Water Street, and U.S. 250 Business (West Main Street) intersection …

Ultimate authority over West Virginia education policies is in conflict again

Three years ago, West Virginians rejected a constitutional amendment that would have given the legislature authority to review and approve the state Board of Education’s rules and policies, leaving the board’s current constitutional authority intact.  The …

ACLU sues West Virginia for grant to Catholic trades college

‘We oppose this public funding being used to support a religious ministry,’ ACLU says The ACLU is currently suing the West Virginia Water Development Authority over a $5 million grant it made to a Catholic trades college, alleging the funding violates the …

West, Evelyn Graves

A most amazing woman, Evelyn Graves West, 102 years and 7 months young, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born on August 12, 1922, in Hopkinsville, Ky, Evelyn was the daughter of the late George Campbell Graves and …

West Virginia House rejects vaccine exemption bill

West Virginia women fall to North Carolina, which sets up Sweet 16 meeting with Duke

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alyssa Ustby scored 16 of her 21 points after halftime to help North Carolina beat West Virginia 58-47 on Monday night in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The fifth-year senior’s big night included 10 third-quarter …

North Carolina uses its own defensive might to take down West Virginia, advances to Sweet 16

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There were tears being shed by the WVU women’s basketball team in the back hallways inside Carmichael Arena on Monday night. On the court, shoulders were being shrugged, as WVU defenders looked sometimes bewildered in trying to keep …

West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S Small …