Historic West Virginia heat waves and how the state can recover its coolness

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While known for its forests and cool mountain air, West Virginia has nonetheless endured its share of blistering summer heat. Advertisement The following is an overview of its most significant heat waves and an examination of...

West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

World News | West Virginia Scrambles to Strip Artificial Dyes from School Meals Before Classes Start

New York, Jul 30 (AP) When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays. Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued...

West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays. Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued sprinkles and Cool Ranch...

Residents of Tucker County in West Virginia fight against proposed 10,000-acre data center complex

Residents of Tucker County in West Virginia fight against proposed 10,000-acre data center complex Massive 10,000-acre natural gas-powered data center proposed in West Virginia’s scenic Tucker County. State law strips local control, mandates split...

New Executive Director for Charleston’s multi-day arts event, FestivALL is ready to lead

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FestivALL Charleston’s new executive director Zack Harold says he’s got big plans in store for the annual multi-day art event. Harold came on 580 Live Wednesday to talk about those plans after recently being selected to succeed...

Andrew Durand, Christopher Sieber And Alex Newell Among New Cast Announcements For ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Gala Presentation

New York City Center has announced additional casting for its annual gala presentation Bat Boy: The Musical, the cult hit last seen Off Broadway in 2001. Andrew Durand (Dead Outlaw), Alex Newell (Shucked) and Christopher Sieber (Death Becomes Her)...

Wednesday links: Who’s the best QB Arthur Smith has ever worked with?

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: (From PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh): However, the Steelers made...

West Virginia offers safe haven for News Journal reporter

I have never needed New River Gorge more. My annual summer escape to the most beautiful place in the world coincided with a year that, to put it mildly, has been awful. The spring was especially difficult, including some of the darkest days of my...

West Virginia Derby set for Sunday at Mountaineer

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, set for Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The...

Competitors set for West Virginia Derby

WINNING HORSE — East Avenue, one of the competitors set to race in Sunday’s West Virginia Derby, is shown winning the Matt Winn Stakes. - Coady Media East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight...

East Avenue highlights West Virginia Derby field

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner, headlines a field of eight 3-year-olds entered in the 55th running of the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby on Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 1 1/8-mile...

Graded-stakes competitors set for West Virginia Derby

East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 2025 West Virginia...

West Virginia to host first-ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship in the U.S.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will make history in 2025 when it becomes the first U.S. location to host the Spartan Trifecta World Championship, a world-renowned endurance event that challenges elite athletes and weekend warriors alike....

Body of missing Ohio man found at West Virginia park

The body of a missing Canton, Ohio, man was found in Mountwood Park in West Virginia over the weekend. In a post on Facebook, the Wood County Sheriff's Office said Chad Polen's body was found in the area of Mountwood Park on Sunday. The...

How A Southern Maryland Drum Camp Is Changing Young Lives Through Music

Source: SoMar Drummers, Inc. Facebook | Campers pose for a photo at the 2025 camp ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — Promising young drummers from around the country once again made their way to Southern Maryland earlier this month for the SoMar Drummers...

Abbeville native, country music artist/songwriter Sandy Pinkard dies

KINGWOOD, W. Va. (KLFY) — An Acadiana native who went on to become a renowned country music artist has died. James “Sandy” Sanford Pinkard Jr., 78, passed away Saturday at his residence in Kingwood, West Virginia, according to his obituary....

West Virginia Welcomes First-Ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship on U.S. Soil

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time in Spartan history, the prestigious Trifecta World Championship is taking place on U.S. soil in the Mountain State. Previously held in Sparta, Greece, the 2025 World Championship will bring thousands...

Parkways Authority responds with 5-point improvement plan following June hours-long stoppage of traffic on West Virginia Turnpike

BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Parkways Authority has a five-step response following an eight-hour traffic stoppage last month when the northbound lanes flooded near the Sharon exit in Kanawha County backing up traffic for 12 miles stranding...

The Appalachian Cellar, a digital marketplace designed with West Virginia farmers and producers in mind, is now fully operational

A new initiative aimed at supporting a wide network of West Virginia farmers, producers and buyers is fully underway, as the Mountain State Co-Hop has officially launched the Appalachian Cellar. The Appalachian Cellar is a digital marketplace...