West Virginia
- Supreme Court allows construction to resume on the Mountain Valley Pipelinewww.wboy.com Supreme Court allows construction to resume on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) โ The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed construction to resume on a contested natural-gas pipeline that is being built through Virginia and West Virginia. Work on the Mountain Valleโฆ
- WVDOH considering new bridge to cross Monongahela River in Morgantownwww.wboy.com WVDOH considering new bridge to cross Monongahela River in Morgantown
Morgantown may be getting a new bridge that would connect Westover to State Route 73.
- University of Colorado set to join Big 12www.wboy.com University of Colorado set to join Big 12
In a rapid turn of events, the University of Colorado is set to make its return to the Big 12 conference for the 2024-25 academic year, which is 13 years after it made the switch to the Pac-12.
- Camp Horseshoe closes early following potential cases of hand, foot and mouth diseasewww.wboy.com Camp Horseshoe closes early following potential cases of hand, foot and mouth disease
Campers at Camp Horseshoe were sent home on Thursday shortly after arriving after staff said that some campers began to show potential symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
- Dog found stranded along Rt. 50 rescued by Ritchie County Humane Societywww.wboy.com Dog found stranded along Rt. 50 rescued by Ritchie County Humane Society
One particular dog is enjoying his stay at the Ritchie County Humane Society (RCHS) after being found stranded alongside U.S. Route 50 earlier this week.
- Dam tours return to Tygart Lake State Parkwww.wboy.com Dam tours return to Tygart Lake State Park
After a nearly eight-year hiatus, Tygart Lake State Park is once again offering tours of its dam.
- Peoples Gas customers likely to see rate increases following acquisition agreement with Hopewww.wboy.com Peoples Gas customers likely to see rate increases following acquisition agreement with Hope
An agreement that allows Peoples Gas WV LLC to be acquired by and merged with Hope Gas, Inc. has been negotiated. If approved by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, Peoples customers wiโฆ
- New West Virginia law raises concerns among educators prior to new school yearwww.wboy.com New West Virginia law raises concerns among educators prior to new school year
A new law enacted by West Virginia lawmakers earlier this year that was intended to give elementary teachers a break is now putting pressure on statewide education boards in the weeks leading up toโฆ
- Disability Action Center receives $20,000 grant from Diversified Energywww.wboy.com Disability Action Center receives $20,000 grant from Diversified Energy
The Disability Action Center in Fairmont has been presented a check for $20,000 from Diversified Energy to help fund its Wilfong-Wellness Center.
- Dometrich Karate Exhibit to open following demonstrationwww.wboy.com Dometrich Karate Exhibit to open following demonstration
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) โ The Harrison County Board of Education will be holding a karate demonstration on Saturday at its green space. The demonstration is to showcase the new โDometrich Kaโฆ
- Sunset Rafting is Almost Heavenwvtourism.com Sunset Rafting is Almost Heaven
What's better than whitewater rafting within the nation's newest national park? Rafting while witnessing the stunning hues of a West Virginia sunset, of
- 1 taken to the hospital following vehicle accident in Shinnstonwww.wboy.com 1 taken to the hospital following vehicle accident in Shinnston
One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a vehicle accident in Shinnston.
- Baby born at Shinnston 7-Eleven on 7/11 celebrates 1st birthdaywww.wboy.com Baby born at Shinnston 7-Eleven on 7/11 celebrates 1st birthday
Exactly one year ago, 12 News covered a story about a baby being born on 7/11 in the 7-Eleven parking lot.
- Morgantown pizzeria closes, eyes reopening in Septemberwww.wboy.com Morgantown pizzeria closes, eyes reopening in September
Casa DโAmici, a popular Morgantown pizzeria, has announced that it will be temporarily shutting its doors.
- Star City Farmers Market returns on Thursdayswww.wboy.com Star City Farmers Market returns on Thursdays
Itโs once again that time of year when farmerโs markets return to offer fresh produce, food and other goods to locals and Thursday marks the start of Star Cityโs.
- Battelle District Fair returns for its 95th yearwww.wboy.com Battelle District Fair returns for its 95th year
The Batelle District Fair returned for its 95th year on Tuesday featuring entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
- Taylor County Commission discusses lack of public transportationwww.wboy.com Taylor County Commission discusses lack of public transportation
Lack of public transportation has been a common concern among the residents of Taylor County, but Commissioners are looking to get a new system on the road.
- West Virginia Department of Education hosts National Board Certification Awareness & Support eventwww.wboy.com West Virginia Department of Education hosts National Board Certification Awareness & Support event
West Virginiaโs legislature and Department of Education are encouraging dedicated teachers to join the National Board Certification.
- MHS graduate Irene Riggs recognized at Gatorade Awardswww.wboy.com MHS graduate Irene Riggs recognized at Gatorade Awards
Morgantown High graduate and recent Gatorade National Player of the Year, Irene Riggs is in Los Angeles this week in order to be recognized for her achievements.
- Cheat River Cryptids event held at WVU Core Arboretumwww.wboy.com Cheat River Cryptids event held at WVU Core Arboretum
On Tuesday, the Nature Connection Series at the WVU Core Arboretum continued with Cheat River Cryptids.
- Upshur superintendent: school system will grow from 'ashes'www.wboy.com Upshur superintendent: school system will grow from โashesโ
On Tuesday evening, The Upshur County Board of Education convened for the first time since the West Virginia Department of Education took over the school system during an ongoing review of allegatiโฆ
- Man arrested had marijuana, other drugs in front of High Street Subway, police saywww.wboy.com Man arrested had marijuana, other drugs in front of High Street Subway, police say
A Morgantown man was arrested Friday after police say he was found with marijuana, a powder mixture that tested positive for meth, cocaine and opiates, and other drugs outside of the Subway on Highโฆ
- WVU names 'programs for formal review' under academic transformationwww.wboy.com These WVU academic programs are under 'formal review'
While these programs are not necessarily targeted for discontinuation, they have been identified as having lower enrollment trends among other metrics.
- West Virginia license plates get a faceliftwww.wboy.com West Virginia license plates get a facelift
Standard West Virginia license plates got an update in July that allows drivers to express just a bit more state pride on their vehicle.
- Woman charged after officers allegedly find several drugs while responding to overdosewww.wboy.com Woman charged after officers allegedly find several drugs while responding to overdose
A woman has been charged after officers said that they found crack and cocaine while responding to an overdose call in Westover.
- AAA: Gas prices down in West Virginia despite fears of tight supply through rest of 2023www.wboy.com AAA: Gas prices down in West Virginia despite fears of tight supply through rest of 2023
Average gas prices in West Virginia dropped by five cents this week, even though demand surged due to the Fourth of July holiday, AAA said.
- Huggins releases new statement on resignation, WVU respondswww.wboy.com Huggins releases new statement on resignation, WVU responds
Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has released a statement where he claims that he did not submit a letter of resignation to West Virginia University following his involvement in an alleged DUโฆ
- Man charged after admitting to selling 30 grams of meth 'every other day' during welfare check in Shinnstonwww.wboy.com Man charged after admitting to selling 30 grams of meth โevery other dayโ during welfare check in Shinnston
Mathew Dewitt has been charged after admitting to selling 30 grams of methamphetamine โevery other dayโ during a welfare check in Shinnston.
- Augusta Heritage Center hosts 50th annual Summer Heritage Workshops and Augusta Academywww.wboy.com Augusta Heritage Center hosts 50th annual Summer Heritage Workshops and Augusta Academy
The passing of generational knowledge was in the spotlight on Monday as the Augusta Heritage Center kicked off its annual Summer Heritage Workshops at Davis and Elkins College.
- Art is on the rise in the streets of downtown Fairmontwww.wboy.com Art is on the rise in the streets of downtown Fairmont
Art is coming back to the streets of downtown Fairmont with Main Street Fairmontโs beautification project.
- WVU announces 2023-24 concert lineupwww.wboy.com WVU announces 2023-24 concert lineup
The WVU CCAC in Morgantown announced the dates and times for its concerts in the 2023-2024 WVU Arts Series.
- WVU research projects receive $504k in fundingwww.wboy.com WVU research projects receive $504k in funding
Two WVU research projects are in line to receive some major funding to further their studies. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced that $504,000 will go towards two projects.
- Fire breaks out at Lumberport home, reported as total losswww.wboy.com Fire breaks out at Lumberport home, reported as total loss
A fire that broke out at a Lumberport home on Friday has been confirmed by officials to be a total loss.
- Don Patron Mexican Grill celebrates new location and buildingwww.wboy.com Don Patron Mexican Grill celebrates new location and building
Don Patron Mexican Grill hosted a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the expansion and relocation of the restaurant.
- Central WV Community Action Association receives $3.5 million for Head Startwww.wboy.com Central WV Community Action Association receives $3.5 million for Head Start
A local program focused on giving kids a โhead startโ has received substantial boost to its funding.
- Clarksburg Amp hosts country artist Tracy Lawrencewww.wboy.com Clarksburg Amp hosts country artist Tracy Lawrence
The Clarksburg Amphitheater hosted Country Singer, Songwriter, and Record Producer Tracy Lawrence on Friday.
- Downtown Clarksburg hosts First Friday in Julywww.wboy.com Downtown Clarksburg hosts First Friday in July
The City of Clarksburg hosted the latest of its annual First Friday events in the downtown area on Friday.
- Multiple crews called to house fire in Bridgeportwww.wboy.com Multiple crews called to house fire in Bridgeport
Several crews were called out to the scene of a house fire in Bridgeport Friday night.
- Rare pink orchids are in bloom at West Virginia's Cranberry Gladeswww.wboy.com Rare pink orchids are in bloom at West Virginiaโs Cranberry Glades
Several kinds of unique flowers that are more typically found in Canada are in bloom in one of West Virginiaโs most unique botanical areas.