WVU MS in Software Engineering student Jeremy Bliner turned a mobile app assignment into a real product for Flo’s Premium Ice Cream, complete with cross-platform support, data security, and smart design.
Former college basketball player and Estonian national Kerr Kriisa was arrested on five federal wire fraud counts, accused of using fake identities and urgent family crises to swindle nearly $2.2 million from multiple victims. Prosecutors seek forfeiture as the FBI investigates.
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation has named the finalists for the 2027 West Virginia School Counselor of the Year, honoring counselors dedicated to students’ academic, career, and social-emotional success.
West Virginia’s State Fire Marshal seized consumer fireworks and cited Raleigh County man Samuel Morton after investigating an alleged illegal sale along Route 12 in Pence Springs, Summers County.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Wood County as crews battle the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire in Parkersburg, unlocking state resources to support responders and protect public safety.
West Virginia’s GHSP and NHTSA are warning drivers to slow down as the “Speeding Slows You Down” enforcement campaign brings increased police presence July 6–31, 2026. Speeding kills thousands each year, and officials say the speed limit is the law—no excuses.
Explore West Virginia history from July 5–11, from notable births like cartoonist Kendall Vintroux and rock ’n’ roll pioneer Johnnie Johnson to milestones like the Starland drive-in and Sutton Dam.
Vandalia Health promoted Albert “AJ” Hammond to vice president of external affairs and government relations, where he will lead legislative, public policy and government affairs strategy statewide.
West Virginia Wesleyan College Student Senate honored Joanna Webb ’07 as Faculty Member of the Year and Colby Wamsley ’24 as Staff Member of the Year. The awards recognize those who go beyond expectations to support, challenge and connect with students across campus.
As America nears its 250th birthday, WVU historian William Hal Gorby traces a shared story of progress: education as a force that helps communities adapt and prosper.
