INSTITUTE, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Jim Justice made a stop Tuesday afternoon to the West Virginia State University campus to highlight the HBCU Arts Act, which he is co-sponsoring.
West Virginia State, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) school, would be one of many institutions benefiting from the legislation under consideration by federal officials.
Jim Justice
Justice maintained that despite some attempts from previous West Virginia leadership to diminish the arts, their

ROMNEY, W.Va. — The search continues in Hampshire County for a woman who went missing while swimming at a campground.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) is helming the search, with assistance from the Romney Fire Department, Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a Maryland K-9 search and rescue team.
The woman was reported missing at Wapocoma Campground at 2 p.m. Monday, located along the South Branch of the Potomac River in

GRAFTON, W.Va. — The father of an 11-year old girl who died of alleged abuse has agreed to plead guilty in connection with his role in the case.
Aaron Moran (WVRJA)
Aaron Moran, 42, of Grafton entered a guilty plea to death of a child by parent, guardian or custodian Tuesday morning in Taylor County Circuit Court.
Moran will serve at least 15 years before being eligible for parole, Taylor County Prosecutor John Bord said.  The sentence for death of a child is 15 years to life.
In February 2025,

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has named Kayla Kessinger, a former Republican delegate from Fayette County, to be the state’s new tourism secretary.
Kessinger replaces Chelsea Ruby, who departed last month after serving in three administrations.
The governor highlighted Kessinger’s experience in the state Legislature, knowledge of state government and team building skills.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
Morrisey said, “She knows our state. She understands our communities. She has incredible organizational skills,

ROMNEY, W.Va. — A woman who went under high water at a Hampshire County campground Monday remains missing.
A search for the body is expected to resume Tuesday.
It happened at Wapocoma Campground which is located along the South Branch of the Potomac River in Hampshire County, about five miles south of Romney.
Authorities said two children were with their mother when water overtook them. The children made it out safely.
The post Search underway in Hampshire County for woman swept away in high

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When schools across the state go back to the classroom this month, transportation departments will not be using GreenPower Motor buses. The electric buses are the focus of a compliance investigation being conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Transportation officials have reported problems with brakes overheating, poor battery performance in cold weather, and unapproved emergency exits.
GreenPower Motor took possession of the South