Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Economic Development leader tells lawmakers West Virginia continues to be attractive to businesses
–A murder is under investigation in Kanawha County
–Lawmakers continue to examine the school aid formula
–In Sports: WVU’s season is on the line today when they play Troy in the CWS
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by WV MetroNewsOn Saturday, four state champions were crowned in high school baseball, concluding the 2026 Baseball State Tournament that included several “firsts.” Some of which were overwhelming successes, while the jury is still out on some others.
This was the first tournament to be played at Jack Cook Field on the campus of Marshall University, and, according to everyone I spoke to, the change of venue brought new life to the tournament. Coaches and players gave glowing reviews of the facilities,
by WV MetroNewsOMAHA, Neb. — There’s no denying the impact a pair of West Virginia errors in the seventh inning played in the outcome of what amounted to a 5-2 loss to North Carolina on Sunday night at Charles Schwab Field.
There’s no reason to harp on them either.
Tyrus Hall and Brodie Kresser would like nothing more than to have made fairly routine plays, particularly Kresser’s miscue that prevented a potential inning-ending double play.
Instead, Gavin Gallaher followed with a two-run triple to break a 2-all
by WV MetroNewsCANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — State lawmakers want to continue to find more information to address the funding formula for school aid as costs to provide special education continue to rise.
Joe Statler
The Joint Committee on Education met Monday morning as part of interim meetings hosted at Canaan Valley State Park, where treasurers from school systems across the state emphasized the need for the state school aid funding formula to account for special education services that have risen in every aspect
by WV MetroNewsPARKERSBURG, W.Va. –A Lewis County man died after he suffered what company officials described as “critical” injuries on a Parkersburg-based oil rig.
According to the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications with Helmerich & Payne Carrie Clark, the incident occured on June 8, around 9:40 a.m. which caused one of their employees, identified as Andrew Lee Davis, 23, to suffer injuries.
Davis was taken to the hospital where he later died.
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by WV MetroNewsDemocrats who were in Canaan Valley for interim legislative meetings made a pitch for changes to West Virginia’s law governing certified high impact data centers.
Sean Hornbuckle
“We all know what House Bill 2014 did, and it’s setting a very dangerous precedent in the state of West Virginia,” said House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, at a livestreamed press conference from Davis Town Hall.
A proposed data center in the Canaan Valley area is known as the Ridgeline Facility, a
by WV MetroNewsCABIN CREEK, W.Va. — A homicide investigation is underway in eastern Kanawha County after a man’s body was found near a burning car.
Sean Snuffer
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chief Sean Snuffer said Metro 911 was notified of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 300 block of Cabin Creek Road at around 9:50 a.m. Sunday.
Fire crews responded to another Metro 911 alert — about 13 minutes later — of that vehicle being “fully engulfed in flames.”
Snuffer said crews successfully put out the
by WV MetroNewsOne of West Virginia’s top economic development officials told lawmakers that 78 active deals have the potential to blossom.
That’s despite a tough economic environment across the nation, said Christina Davies, deputy secretary for economic development.
“The headline is that, unfortunately, deal flow has been down across the entire United States for the last year. This is something I’ve been able to verify with numerous economic development peers across the country,” Davies told members of the
by WV MetroNewsLOGAN, W.Va. — A Logan County man has been arrested for reportedly stealing $1,000 worth of copper and other supplies from a powerline and electrical services company.
Joseph Lett (WVRJA)
State police said Joseph Adam Lett, 39, of Holden, is in custody for a robbery at the Davis H. Elliot Company fenced storage lot last Thursday. He’s charged with breaking and entering, grand larceny, and conspiracy.
Troopers said they identified Lett on nearby video surveillance footage from a gas station. He
by WV MetroNewsKENOVA, W.Va. — A Wayne County man is in custody following an arrest for illegal possession of guns and drugs.
Skylar Larcart (WVRJA)
State police said they conducted a two-day investigation into Skylar Larcart, 27, of Kenova, after a brandishing complaint was lodged against him.
Troopers said they searched Larcart’s vehicle and home on Friday after receiving consent.
Saturday’s inspection came after a search warrant was obtained. Troopers said they found multiple guns, controlled substances
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