Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library will join the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member, effective July 1, 2026.

Allegheny Metallurgical will host a two-day job fair June 19–20 at the Loft Conference Center in Morgantown, offering on-the-spot interviews, training pathways, and details on benefits and safety programs. The company is hiring experienced and first-time miners as it expands.

West Virginia’s DMV has sold more than 1,500 limited-edition license plates honoring America’s 250th anniversary since their May 19 unveiling. Only 5,000 uniquely numbered plates were made, available first-come at DMV offices for a $10 fee plus renewal.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $1 million funding opportunity to help West Virginia EMS agencies expand community paramedicine and improve rural health access through the Connected Care Grid.

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.

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