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Woman dies in Fayette County floodwaters

PAX, W.Va. — Fayette County authorities are reporting a flood-related death.
Sheriff Jess McMullen said a woman’s body was found Monday after she was swept away in high water at Pax on Sunday.
McMullen said witnesses told deputies the woman was in a vehicle and made a wrong turn into an area impacted by rapidly rising floodwaters.
McMullen said as the current swept away the vehicle a tree branch broke the vehicle’s glass. The woman attempted to get out of the vehicle but she was swept away by


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As part of Greenbrier deal, court conflicts are dismissed and a new $500 million deed is filed

A flurry of activity followed Friday’s announced completion of a $500 million financial deal for The Greenbrier Hotel.
Lawsuits over control of the historic hotel were swiftly dismissed at both the county and federal levels. And a new deed of 53 pages was filed to reflect the financial agreement.
All of that happened after Senator Jim Justice and his family, owners of the historic resort for more than a decade, announced a big financial deal on Friday with the New York firm Kennedy Lewis

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Epps hoping to build off successful 2025 campaign in first season with Mountaineers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following a productive 2025 season at Troy, DJ Epps arrived at West Virginia this offseason as one of the more heralded players in a large class of transfers.
When Epps entered college in 2022, however, that was anything but the case for the native of Phenix City, Ala., who stayed nearby home to play for the Trojans.
“I actually started as a walk-on, so it’s a little different process being a walk-on than starting on scholarship,” Epps said. “I really had to earn everything I

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Lark’s plea brings six-year-old Kanawha County case to its end

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A six-year-old Kanawha County criminal case is complete with Che Lark entering a guilty plea connected to the death of Heather Ross.
Che Lark
Lark offered a Kennedy plea before Circuit Judge Carrie Webster on Monday for attempting to flee causing death. He struck and killed Ross with his vehicle while trying to evade police in March 2020.
The case was repeatedly delayed over the last six years as Lark also faced federal drug charges related to the same incident. He was found


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Former two-sport standout at Wheeling Park, Hawkins eager for opportunity at Washington State

Speed has long been one of the top traits possessed by Jerrae “Tank” Hawkins.
A former two-sport standout at Wheeling Park High School, the wide receiver continues to settle into his new home at Washington State after spending his first two seasons at Florida.
To maximize his potential, Hawkins will need to get the most from his speed, something very few others can match.
“We can draw up all the plays we want, but guys who can catch the ball at 5 yards and take it 55 are different,” first-year


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‘Every head coach’s dream’: Pendleton returns nearly entire roster after semifinal season

FRANKLIN, W.Va. — In ten seasons as Pendleton County’s head coach, Zac Smith has led the Wildcats to the state semifinal round four times. Last fall, PenCo won seven consecutive games before falling to eventual Class A state champion Wheeling Central Catholic in the semis.
“It was a great postseason,” Smith said. “I don’t think anybody was satisfied with the loss at Wheeling Central. We fought tooth and nail up there but couldn’t quite get the job done. Really excited with the way we finished. I

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MetroNews This Morning 8-17-26

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–There is more flash flooding in West Virginia
–A plane goes down in Jackson County leaving the pilot hurt
–We’re learning more about the new management of the Greenbrier
–In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson discuss progress in preseason camp
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 8-17-26” on Spreaker.

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Dozens of swift water rescues in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A line of storms caused flash flooding in and around Charleston Sunday night.
Watches and warnings on the NWS map Sunday night.
The Charleston Fire Department along with help from surrounding departments performed dozens of swift water rescues beginning at about 8:30 p.m.
Rescues were made from motorists in stuck vehicles and residents in homes along Garrison Ave., Rutledge Road, Pacific Street, Valley Grove, Greenbrier Street, Oakridge Road and several other areas.
Outside



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New bullseye for summer of rain; damage reported in Fayette, Kanawha, Raleigh surrounding counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Relentless thunderstorms pounded West Virginia Sunday.
Sunday’s rain wiped out Sunday’s flooding wiped out the access bridge at the Fayette County Animal Shelter. (Facebook)
The storms hit one right after the other beginning Sunday morning and continuing into Sunday night.
Most of the damage Sunday morning came in eastern Kanawha County, Fayette and Raleigh counties.
Both Cabin Creek and Paint Creek flooded. High water impacted a number of homes in Pax and Mount Hope in



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Group fights uphill battle to save Gorge gem Thurmond

THURMOND, W.Va. — An organization dedicated to historic preservation will sue the National Park Service and Department of the Interior to try and slow progress of plans to demolish a number of old structures in the historic town of Thurmond.
Deep in the heart of West Virginia’s New River Gorge, Thurmond was once one of the state’s most active towns. During the coal boom days in the early 1900’s Thurmond was bustling with coal money, jobs, and was the hub of culture and society for the region.

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