News Release

WVU research across 1,618 rural U.S. counties finds that self-employed women are linked to wage-and-salary job growth, making them a powerful driver of rural economic success.

The $11.6M, 28,000-square-foot Railyard Event & Conference Center is set to open in mid-July 2026 on Elkins’ historic roundhouse site, bringing major conferences, weddings and entertainment to downtown.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an agreement with the West Virginia National Guard and Glenville State University offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible Guard members, honorably discharged veterans, and their immediate families pursuing online Criminal Justice degrees.

A Little Birch man faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly shooting another man early Tuesday at a residence on Old Turnpike Road in Braxton County, police said.

West Virginia earned a B- on the 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card, jumping from a D- in 2023 as the state expands screening, training and access to care.

Newly elected Justices James W. “Bill” Flanigan and H.L. Kirkpatrick were sworn in this week to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia after certification of the May 2026 election results.

West Virginia hunters harvested 12,006 bearded turkeys in the 2026 spring gobbler season, up 12.3% from 2025 and above both five- and 10-year averages.

Buckhannon’s June 15–20 calendar includes curbside recycling pickup June 16, a City Council meeting June 17, and the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash June 18–20—West Virginia’s only nationally sanctioned BBQ competition.

WVU researcher Avishek Choudhury has won the NSF’s prestigious CAREER award to study how clinicians’ trust in AI shifts during patient-care decisions.

More than 6,500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies are headed to West Virginia veterans, active-duty members and military families through Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council’s annual Gift of Caring event.