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Glenville State moving on from football coach Mike Kellar

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Glenville State University is in search of its next head football coach, announcing it will not renew the contract of Mike Kellar.
The Pioneers finished 6-5 this season, Kellar’s seventh, in a tie for third place in the Mountain East Conference. It was the fourth consecutive winning season for the program.
Kellar, a Shinnston native, completes his tenure with a record of 36-32 since being hired ahead of the 2019 season. Including stints at Concord and Lenoir-Rhyne, he holds

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Toyota adding jobs to Putnam County plant

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota is adding jobs to its plant in Putnam County.
The automaker announcing a $912 million investment in its U.S. plants including $453 million at Toyota West Virginia in Buffalo where 80 new jobs will be created.
According to Toyota, the investment will “increase assembly of 4-cylinder hybrid-compatible engines, sixth generation hybrid transaxles and rear motor stators. The expansion, which will begin production in 2027, also includes new shift patterns for greater

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MetroNews This Morning 11-18-25

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The final PEIA hearing draws a crowd in Morgantown
–The US EPA puts out plans to change the Waters of the United States rules
–Logan County Schools look at closing down a longtime elementary school
–In Sports: WVU basketball runs the record to 5-0 with a win
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 11-18-25” on Spreaker.

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Familiar voices still narrate the biggest moments

Steve Cotton, the longtime Voice of the Thundering Herd, walked into what he assumed would be just another typical Monday morning meeting this week. Little did he know, he was the subject of a surprise celebration.
Cotton was surprised when it was revealed that the home radio broadcast booth at Joan C. Edwards Stadium had been renamed “The Steve Cotton Broadcast Suite.” This honor recognized his three decades behind the mic, during which he has been part of some of the most memorable moments in

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Logan County BOE to consider proposed closure of Verdunville Elementary Tuesday evening

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. –The Logan County Board of Education will hold a public meeting Tuesday evening to discuss a proposal to close Verdunville Elementary and consolidate its students into Omar Elementary.
State Superintendent Michele Blatt told MetroNews that the proposal follows a rockslide triggered by heavy rain on April 8, which forced the school to close through Spring Break.
“Williamson Shriver Architects worked on the slip that occurred and removed some things and then American Geotech

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Thomas, Huff lead Mountaineers past Lafayette, 81-59

Nov 17, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Lafayette Leopards guard Caleb Williams (1) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) dunks the ball during the second half against the Lafayette Leopards at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2025; Morgantown, West

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Investigation underway in connection to shooting in Rainelle

GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. –The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following a shooting in Rainelle that left one person injured Monday.
According to Sheriff Bart Baker, the incident occurred during a possible domestic dispute between a male and a female. The woman allegedly shot the male.
Baker said the shooter is in custody and there is not threat to the community. The victim is currently being treated at a trauma center.
More information will be released as the investigation


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State retirees among those who express concern about proposed PEIA increases

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — About 50 people filed into the Gold Ballroom in the Mountainlair Monday night for the final Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board public meeting on proposed health insurance plan changes.
The group provided the board information on what they would face due to the proposed three percent premium increase and the addition of a $200 spousal surcharge.
John Taylor, president of the Taylor County Association of Retired School Employees, said the increases cut directly

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DoHS says federal audit of CPS snapshot of the past not a reflection of the present

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state DoHS and cabinet secretary Alex Mayer responded Monday night to MetroNews concerning a federal audit that highlights a failure to complete required paperwork when abuse and neglect cases are reported.
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A long statement from Mayer and the agency said the audit from the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services should be viewed as “a snapshot of the past, not a reflection of the system in place today.”
The agency said


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Man arrested in connection with a 2020 fatal hit-and-run in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. –A Hedgesville man has been arrested in connection to a December 2020 fatal hit-in-run accident in Berkeley County.
Charles Edward Orrison, Sr., 54, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in death.
According to a press release from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, on December 21, 2020, around 5:52 p.m. Corporal Anaya of the sheriff’s office had responded to a fatal vehicle crash on Blairton Road. Later, deputies discovered a vehicle that was

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