HURRICANE, W.Va – A unique competition aiming to determine “The World’s Toughest Athlete” is coming to the Kanawha Valley when the 2025 Hybricon Games touch down in Hurricane next month. The Hybricon Games is a three-day competition that challenges competitors physically and mentally that was founded by Navy veteran, hybrid athlete, and social media influencer Austen…
WINFIELD, W.Va. — The four misdemeanor charges against former Marshall University and NFL veteran Chris Massey have been dropped. In August, a criminal complaint stated Massey was charged with battery, disorderly conduct, trespassing and obstruction after an alleged altercation with Putnam County Deputy Seth Lewis, who also served as the coach for Massey’s son at…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va – With Thursday being the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Marshall University is marking that with its 9/11 Days of Service with projects benefiting local veterans, first responders, campus beautification, and honoring Dr. Paul W. Ambrose, a Marshall University graduate who died in the attacks. “Back in March, I saw a website for…
CHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginia leaders are hoping to soon have dollars flowing for broadband expansion through the federally funded BEAD program, but Senator Shelley Moore Capito isn’t yet content with what’s been put on the table. The state was one of the first to be approved for the Broadband Equity and Access Development (BEAD) program…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The 2026 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year were announced Tuesday during the ‘Celebration of Excellence in Education’ ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center. The TOTY program, which began in 1964, is West Virginia’s longest-running teacher recognition program. The award is given to a teacher who exemplifies the positive qualities of public…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Area Alliance recognized over a dozen businesses, organizations, and individuals Tuesday night for their annual “We Love Our Community Awards.” The ceremony, which was held at the West Virginia State University Downtown Center, spotlights those in Charleston that make the Kanawha Valley stronger with their projects, programs, and volunteerism. Maria…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways announced Tuesday that it has accepted bids for a project to extend the life of the bridge deck on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge. The bridge, which is the most traveled in West Virginia, has a bridge deck that is well past its prime. On…
CHARLESTON, W.Va – Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard is called on to interpret the state of West Virginia’s insurance policy in relation to the ongoing lawsuit involving more than 80 women who say they were recorded using a hidden camera inside the women’s locker room at the State Police Academy. A hearing was held…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A person died after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon in South Charleston. Authorities said the collision occurred in the area of Chestnut Street and McClung Street at shortly after noon. The Chestnut Street crossing was expected to be closed for a period of time as part of the investigation.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced that former First Lady Dr. Janet Welch died on Saturday at the age of 88. Welch, a Sissonville native, served as the first lady from 1989 until 2018 while her husband, Dr. Ed Welch, led the university. Welch was known as a staple in the community…