Category: West Virginia News

West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning Tuesday, Oct. 6, following multiple anonymous reports of alleged hazing involving at least two on-campus fraternity sites.

Crossover work for the I-64 Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation is scheduled to start October 6 in Charleston, with night and weekend fast-lane closures ahead of larger traffic shifts in January 2027.

WVU Potomac State College students can earn wages and college credit through Learn & Earn, which reimburses participating employers for half of interns’ base wages.

West Virginia has $88 million in federal public funding for home energy rebates. Here’s what the two programs cover, who may qualify and why residents must get approval before starting work.

WVU doctoral researcher Matt Mullis is using statewide gambling data to study betting behavior, loss chasing and potential ways to protect consumers.

An endowed WVU scholarship honoring astronaut Capt. Jon A. McBride supports aerospace engineering students, with first preference for West Virginians.

WVU’s 2025 figures show 12 reported rapes, down from 20, and 28 burglaries, up from 25. Its annual Clery Act report counts hazing for the first time, with three incidents involving student organizations.

Mariposa Hollow will showcase handmade polymer clay jewelry, including its West Virginia-inspired Mountain Mama Collection, at the WV Hive booth during Bridge Day on Oct. 17. Owner Heather Sanchez called it a big milestone for a young business that launched in May 2025.

West Virginia’s 2026 hunting outlook predicts a higher deer harvest as the statewide mast index falls 14% below its long-term average and 16% below last year.

The WVU-led RETI consortium is building a regional workforce network connecting energy employers, educators and training programs across West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.