Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The state GOP stick with a closed primary for this spring
–West Virginia Attorney General prepares for cases of trans athletes before SCOTUS
–ICE protests in West Virginia
–In Sports: a big home victory for the Mountaineers and a recap of NFL Wildcard Weekend
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by WV MetroNewsBRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. — A Braxton County hunter proved you don’t need a big spread to kill a big buck.
Jamie Suckow and her husband moved into their new home in Braxton County in October 2024. Both enjoy deer hunting and decided to put out cameras see that the new land would hold.
“We put up a camera late last year just because we saw some does and were were curious. We had a couple of smaller bucks coming in and we only had him on camera in a blizzard like once or twice, I said, ‘He’s cool I
by WV MetroNewsELKINS, W.Va. — A Randolph County man and woman are in custody in South Carolina after allegedly abducting their seven-year-old daughter who was under state care.
State police said the girl was staying in the Elkins area when her biological parents, Darries and Megan Fauntleroy, both 40, of Montrose, took her on Friday. Troopers said neither had legal custody and Megan Fauntleroy had been ordered not to be in her daughter’s presence.
Troopers got a tip they may be headed to South Carolina. They
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2026 60-day legislative session begins Wednesday with the State of the State address delivered by the governor. Despite party affiliations, a handful of lawmakers cite basically the same goals and objectives.
Larry Pack
Legislative priorities released by State Treasurer Larry Pack include defending the Hope Scholarship program, increasing control for local schools, increasing teacher pay, and eliminating the tax on tips and overtime. Pack is generally in favor of another
by WV MetroNewsJan 11, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55) is defended by West Virginia Mountaineers forward Jordan Thomas (23) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn ImagesJan 11, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jada Williams (8) defends West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jordan Harrison (10) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn ImagesJan 11, 2026; Ames,
by WV MetroNewsListen to “Commentary – TJ Meadows” on Spreaker.
West Virginia Republicans have gone and done it — again — as the saying goes.
This weekend’s GOP Winter Meeting presented an opportunity to re-examine the decision to close the Republican primary to Independent voters. That opportunity never saw the light of day.
Instead, the issue was ultimately dismissed without a direct vote, somewhat cloaked in parliamentary procedure. A member’s motion to rescind the original amendment to close the primary
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the Gilmer County girls basketball team begins their defense of the Class A state championship, a mix of new guards and veteran frontcourt players comprise the rotation for the Lady Titans. Veteran head coach Amy Chapman likes the makeup of the group.
“Day one coming into practice, obviously we knew we had a new lineup here. Some kids are stepping into bigger roles,” said Chapman. “We just really emphasized to the girls to trust the process. We just needed to get in the
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. – Political candidates in West Virginia can throw their hats in the ring as the official Candidate Filing Period is open for the May 2026 primary election.
Candidates can file to run for office now through the end of January, and that means things are about to get even busier for Secretary of State Kris Warner. He wants any prospective candidates to know that they’re ready for the task.
“We are here to help and assist in any way we can, but the first thing if someone’s
by WV MetroNewsStory by Sophie Wassick
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Led by a team at West Virginia University, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and 60 additional regional partners, the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium (RETI) has been named as one of the 15 finalists for the grand $160 million National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award.
Erienne Olesh
If awarded, this funding is expected to create 21,000 jobs, support 150 startups,
by WV MetroNewsBRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. — A Braxton County hunter proved you don’t need a big spread to kill a big buck.
Jamie Suckow and her husband moved into their new home in Braxton County in October 2024. Both enjoy deer hunting and decided to put out cameras see that the new land would hold.
“We put up a camera late last year just because we saw some does and were were curious. We had a couple of smaller bucks coming in and we only had him on camera in a blizzard like once or twice, I said, ‘He’s cool I
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