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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians should brace for a volatile weather day on Tuesday as a potent summer storm system sweeps across the Mountain State, bringing the threat of damaging winds, an isolated tornado or two, heavy downpours, and localized flash flooding.
Forecasters anticipate a 100% chance of precipitation across the region as a highly unstable airmass interacts with an approaching cold front. Short-range high-resolution modeling indicates that the primary

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Department of Education hopes it can take another step toward continued improvement this week with the West Virginia Impact Plus Coaching Initiative taking place over three days in Charleston.
The initiative assembles academic coaches from county school systems around the state to get up close and personal instruction on the state’s coaching model. “It’s allowing us to get everyone on the same page, and we’re going to be working to partner our coaches with

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two motions have been filed in the case of the former Kanawha County EMT charged in the dragging death of an Elkview man.
Attorneys for Alyssa Middleton have filed a motion to postpone her trial currently scheduled to begin Aug. 17. The defense has also filed a motion for a change of venue and to seal the new venue.
Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy has yet to schedule a new hearing on the motions. There is currently a pretrial hearing scheduled for July 28.
Middleton,

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that Carl Ayers, a veteran human services administrator with nearly 30 years of leadership experience, is starting as secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
“West Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens deserve a Department of Human Services that is effective, accountable, and focused on results,” Morrisey said in today’s announcement.
“Carl Ayers has spent his career improving services for children and families, strengthening accountability and

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An investigation continues in Cabell County where a person was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 64 early Sunday morning.
It happened at about 4 a.m. near the U.S. Route 60 exit in Huntington. The person walking was struck by a pick-up truck.
No word as to why that pedestrian was on the interstate.
Police are continuing an investigation.
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Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–High water causes damage in Barbour County
–A rare Sunday filing of an order by a federal judge in the Greenbrier Case orders a response
–A former Ruby Hospital doctor waives his preliminary hearing on hidden camera case
–I’m Sports: High School football is right around the corner
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 7-20-26” on Spreaker.

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Wood County Commission is looking for a way to create a permanent funding source for emergency ambulance services.
Wood County Courthouse
For years, the county was served by two different services. St. Josephs Ambulance, a private company and Camden Clark/WVU Medicine. About a year ago, St. Josephs went out of business and Camden Clark agreed to pick up their half of the county. However, Commissioner Blair Couch said the cost has been steep.
“They stepped up and came to

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s ‘Ascend’ program has continued to reach success and work to reverse the population decline in the state.
Danny Twilley
Officially launching in April 2021, with direction and financial backing of Marshall University President Brad Smith and his wife Alyss, Ascend pays individuals $12,000 to move to West Virginia for two years. Beyond the cash incentive, Ascend also offers free outdoor recreation activities, a coworking space, social programming events, and