HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Marshall University President Brad Smith told the university’s Board of Governors that the school has seen a significant increase in enrollment for the third consecutive year.
“We’re just up over 20% percent over the past three years, having reversed more than a decade plus decline,” Smith said during the board’s meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Smith said the numbers aren’t finalized yet; however, fall enrollment is on pace to increase by eight percent year over year. The

A Raleigh County circuit judge presiding over a high-profile case about whether West Virginia’s religious freedoms law affects the school vaccination requirements in state code made three key rulings Wednesday at the start of a full day of courtroom activity.
A permanent injunction hearing will continue on Thursday. The judge is unlikely to make a ruling on the overall case until later because the attorneys still need additional time to file written briefs. Everyone involved in the case believes

Story by Sophia Wassick
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Ronald McDonald House cut a ribbon Wednesday to celebrate its 35th anniversary and recent major renovations and expansions made to the house.
Eleanor Reigel
Over that span, the Ronald McDonald House has been a safe haven for families with children seeking medical care in nearby hospitals, as it has provided free and home-like accommodations for those temporarily residing there.
Originating in 1990 with only 16 bedrooms available, the

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –– Some past disasters on the West Virginia Turnpike paid dividends in a 12 car pileup.
The crash happened Tuesday night around 10 p.m. about two miles north of the Mossy exit. West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Chuck Smith said almost immediately there was a line of communications open and everybody was responding to the situation.
“I think our team reacted positively, responded appropriately and in a timely manner and got things moving as quickly as possible.