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Cancer-free, Colebank plots a new course with community support

STAR CITY, W.Va. — The former chief of the Star City Police Department, Jessica Colebank, has solved major cases, beat cancer, and served as the first female top cop in the city. Now, she’s moving to the Washington, D.C., area with her eyes on a new career.
During a recent appearance on WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Colebank shared how she is currently cancer-free and she became emotional when reflecting on the support she’s received as a police officer, investigator, police chief, and cancer

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West Virginia’s SNAP waiver request aims to define ‘soda,’ acknowledges costs to retailers

On the shelves, options for drinks seem limitless: sugary soda, sodas with artificial sweeteners, juices, lemonades, teas, lemonade with tea, sparkling waters, coconut water, enhanced water, plain water, energy drinks, sports drinks, cold coffee in a can and on and on.
West Virginia has applied for a federal waiver to remove soda from eligible purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while also adding some hot foods considered healthy under allowable purchases for

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Berkeley teacher in jail after allegedly sexually assaulting student

BUNKER HILL, W.Va. — A Berkeley County middle school teacher has been charged with grooming a 14-year-old female student and then sexually assaulting her multiple times during the last five months.
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State police allege Musselman Middle School teacher Luke Seno gave the girl gifts and money as a way of grooming her.
Troopers arrested Seno, 46, of Bunker Hill, Saturday on 20 counts of sexual assault third degree, 10 counts of sexual assault by a person of trust, and 10 Counts of


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West Virginia hangs on for 9-6 victory at Clemson, moves to within one win of advancing

West Virginia is within a victory of advancing to the Super Regional round for the second time in program history and a second time in as many seasons.
After squandering a four-run lead Saturday in a winner’s bracket matchup at Clemson, the Mountaineers got even with a run in the eighth and pushed four across in the ninth to earn a 9-6 heart-stopping victory over the host Tigers at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
The first opportunity for the Mountaineers (43-14) to win the Clemson Regional comes at 6

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WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament Schedule

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament will be played at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston. The Class A and Class AA semifinals are set for Thursday, June 5. Class AAA and Class AAAAA semifinals are scheduled for Friday, June 6. The championship games will be played Saturday, June 7.
This is the first edition of the four-class state tournament. Four teams qualify in each class.
Starting in 2026, the tournament will expand from 12 to 28 games as eight teams will qualify in each of

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Winfield walks it off for 2-1 victory against Frankfort, third consecutive state championship

Winfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran MaloneWinfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran MaloneWinfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran MaloneMembers of the Class AAA all-tournament team. Photo by Teran MaloneWinfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran MaloneWinfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran MaloneWinfield defeated Frankfort 2-1 to win Class AAA. Photo by Teran

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Watts strikes out 14 as Cabell Midland wins the first Class AAAA state title, 2-0 over Jefferson

Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson, 2-0 in the Class AAAA Championship (Photo by Teran Malone)Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson, 2-0 in the Class AAAA Championship (Photo by Teran Malone)Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson, 2-0 in the Class AAAA Championship (Photo by Teran Malone)Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson, 2-0 in the Class AAAA Championship (Photo by Teran Malone)Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson, 2-0 in the Class AAAA Championship (Photo by Teran Malone)Cabell Midland defeated Jefferson,

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State’s focus on tourism brings new investment to Tucker County

DAVIS, W.Va. — A shift in priorities when it comes to the tourism industry in West Virginia is a big reason why a new $20 million resort has opened in picturesque Canaan Valley in Tucker County.
The ribbon was cut Friday on the Valley View Cabin Resort at the base of the Timberline Ski Resort.
Valley View Managing Partner Chris Walters said here was growth in Canaan Valley in the 80s and 90s but that slowed until the Perfect family purchased Timberline a few years ago.
“That transformed pretty


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Rummel rises to occasion, leads Jefferson past University 5-1 for spot in Class AAAA final

Jefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran MaloneJefferson advanced past University, 5-1. Photo by Teran

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Frankfort walks it off against Weir to extend their season, 4-3

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frankfort avenged an earlier defeat

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