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Response to Graham’s Death a Barometer of Civility, We’re Running Low

Lindsey Graham, the longtime United States senator from South Carolina, has died. He was 71.
News of his passing broke early Sunday morning. Sadly, for many, it seemed to serve as a “call to the post” for an onslaught of vitriol — a torrent of venom directed at a man who had spent decades in public service.
Why?
Was Graham perfect? Of course not. He was human. Was he ever wrong? Certainly. Again, he was human.
There’s no requirement that anyone agree with Graham’s policies. Agreement has never

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Korn goes to Giants in 10th round

For the second time in as many days, a West Virginia pitcher who began his career at the Division II level was chosen in the Major League Baseball Draft.
Right-hander Ian Korn was selected Sunday in the 10th round with pick No. 298 by the San Francisco Giants.
A transfer from Seton Hill, Korn excelled in his first and only season as a Mountaineer. Across 79.2 innings, Korn was 6-1 with a 3.39 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts against 13 base-on-balls.

WVU P Ian Korn has been selected in the 10th

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DEP headquarters renovation project making progress in Kanawha City

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — Work is progressing on the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s three-story headquarters in Charleston’s Kanawha City neighborhood as crews begin work on the building’s southern half.
Terry Fletcher
In October 2025, the state awarded a $9.7 million contract to replace the building’s HVAC system, repair the roof, reseal dozens of windows and repair the expansion joints.
DEP spokesperson Terry Fletcher told MetroNews last week that crews have completed work

by WV MetroNews

Person hospitalized after motorcycle wreck in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A person was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash Saturday night.
The crash occurred on Fifth Avenue near the Marshall University campus, according to Cabell County dispatchers.
The name of the injured person was not released, nor the cause of the crash.
The crash is under investigation.
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Schoenfeld selected by Diamondbacks in 8th round

In his lone season at West Virginia, center fielder Paul Schoenfeld made a seamless transition from the Division II level while carving out a key role on the Mountaineers as the team’s every day No. 3 batter.
That success helped lead to Schoenfeld being drafted Sunday in the eighth round with the 236th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Schoenfeld becomes the first WVU senior and positional player drafted this year. The Mountaineers had two players picked on Saturday as right-handed

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Marshall roundup: New surface finished at Chris Cline Athletic Center, named Alex Lawrence Field

— By Bill Cornwell
It’s been a busy summer on the Marshall campus as numerous projects are ongoing at multiple athletic facilities.
Work continues on the installation of a new LED lighting system at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, one that is projected to debut July 29 during the Drum Corps International Huntington show.
The new lights were privately financed by Beckley attorney Stephen New and his wife, Amy, who made a $1 million dollar gift for the project.
Another project that has been completed is

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Wheeling police investigating fatal bike accident

WHEELING, W.Va. — An investigation is underway into a reported fatal bicycle accident.
Wheeling police said a man died on the Heritage Trail in South Wheeling near the Interstate-470 bridge Saturday. Police responded to the scene at 5:20 p.m., collected evidence, and determined the man was injured in what appeared to be a bicycle accident.
The man died at the scene from his injuries. His name has not been released.
Wheeling police said there is no threat to the public. The Heritage Trail remains

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Randolph County School superintendent sees positive outlook after emergency status lifted

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Randolph County Schools is moving forward with a greater sense of stability after the state Board of Education removed the school system from emergency status at its July meeting.
The state board implemented the state of emergency on June 2025 as the county dealt with declining enrollment, consolidation considerations, overstaffing, and a budget shortfall. Since that time, the school system has made significant strides and appointed Dr. Derek Lambert to replace Dr. Shawn

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Logan County 911 unveils state-of-the-art mobile emergency center

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. –Logan County 911 unveiled its new Mobile Communication Center last week.
Computers inside the Mobile Communication Center (Photo: Logan County 911 Facebook)
911 Director Ted Sparks appeared on MetroNews Midday Thursday to discuss the new vehicle.
He said the 35-foot camper-style vehicle was built by Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles, a company based in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.
Sparks said what makes the vehicle unique is that it serves as a mobile 911 center equipped

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Some education officials want ‘I Love West Virginia Public Schools’ campaign to focus on specifics

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The “I Love West Virginia Public Schools” campaign is up and running but some state leaders are asking it to be more specific.
Greg Wooten
The campaign was unveiled last Tuesday at a news conference at Herbert Hoover High School. It was then presented to the state Board of Education at its meeting on Wednesday by the West Virginia Association of School Administrators. Supporters of the campaign said it’s designed to remind people 90 percent of the children in the state attend

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WV MetroNews

Response to Graham’s Death a Barometer of Civility, We’re Running Low

Korn goes to Giants in 10th round

DEP headquarters renovation project making progress in Kanawha City

Person hospitalized after motorcycle wreck in Huntington

Schoenfeld selected by Diamondbacks in 8th round

Marshall roundup: New surface finished at Chris Cline Athletic Center, named Alex Lawrence Field

Wheeling police investigating fatal bike accident

Randolph County School superintendent sees positive outlook after emergency status lifted

Logan County 911 unveils state-of-the-art mobile emergency center

Some education officials want ‘I Love West Virginia Public Schools’ campaign to focus on specifics

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