SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Although leaders of the Nicholas County Humane Society didn’t know Sarah Beckstrom, they believe they shared a lot of the same feelings when it came to animals.
Beckstrom died of a gunshot wound she suffered while on patrol with the National Guard in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers to honor her, Beckstrom’s family this week requested donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Nicholas County Humane Society in her honor.
“We’re incredibly grateful and
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is warning the public about an email phishing scam.
Authorities said the emails use false justifications with the city logo to request funds. In some cases, the emails reference pending meetings or transactions, and have even attempted to impersonate the city Planning Commission.
The emails have reportedly targeted businesses and government agencies.
When a suspected fishing email is receive do not click on any links, or provide any personal
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato conclude their state championship preview segments, taking a look at the keys to victory for No. 3 Clay-Battelle (12-1) and No. 1 Wheeling Central Catholic (9-2) in the Class A final.
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by WV MetroNewsWASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation honoring West Virginia Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom who died last week after being shot while patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C.
The proclamation orders U.S. flags to half-staff and the White House and “upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
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DAVIS, W.Va. –Skiers and snowboarders will be heading to the Mountain State this weekend as three resorts are set to open for the 2025–2026 ski season.
Timberline Mountain in Tucker County will open for the season on Thursday, followed by Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County on Friday, and Winterplace in Raleigh County on Saturday.
Other resorts, such as Canaan Valley in Tucker County, are set to open on December 12, while Oglebay Resort will be ready in time for the holiday season.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A weekend of gridiron excitement awaits the city of Charleston, but the action on the football field isn’t the only thing officials are expecting.
With the WVSSAC high school football championships returning to the capital city for the second year in a row, businesses stand at the ready for the throngs of fans making their way to Laidley Field on Friday and Saturday.
“It’s always fun, and I think they do a really good job. I know they do a really good job over there taking
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