Fairmont State Opens BEACON Simulation Center, Plans Major Expansion of Nursing Training

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University has opened a new nursing simulation center that could significantly change how students receive clinical training, with the university planning to increase the amount of nursing clinical education conducted through simulation from about 10 percent today to as much as 50 percent over the

Anthropic Reportedly Commits $45 Billion to AI Computing Power at West Virginia Campus

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. — One of the largest financial commitments in the global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is reportedly connected directly to a massive development underway in West Virginia. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude artificial intelligence platform, has reportedly reached a six year agreement worth approximately $45

Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight Reaches Top 20 at Miss Teen USA

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Harrison County’s Gracia Knight reached the Top 20 at Miss Teen USA Wednesday night, representing West Virginia on a national stage alongside contestants from across the country. Knight, a Bridgeport High School senior and the reigning Miss West Virginia Teen USA, competed in the national finals

West Virginia Could Receive Up to $114.6 Million as Meta Agrees to New Limits for Children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia could receive more than $114 million from a major national settlement with Meta that would also change how children are allowed to use Instagram and Facebook. Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Wednesday that West Virginia is among the states and territories participating in a $17.

Clarksburg Water Board Lawsuit Raises Larger Question Over Who Controls Its Future

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A lawsuit between the Clarksburg Water Board and the City of Clarksburg is setting up a broader legal fight over who has the authority to change how one of the city's most independent public bodies is governed. At issue are four charter amendments approved by

Antero Foundation’s Clarksburg Dodgeball Tournament Raises More Than $200,000 for West Virginia Nonprofits

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A summer fundraiser that brought hundreds of people and nearly 100 teams to Clarksburg generated more than $200,000 for nonprofit organizations across West Virginia, Antero Resources announced this week. The Antero Foundation’s eighth annual Fuel the Burn Dodgeball Tournament was held June 12 at Hite

Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving West Virginia Legacy Through More Than 5 Million Books

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs made her one of America’s most recognizable entertainers, died Tuesday at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that stretches far beyond music. In West Virginia, one part of that legacy can be measured in more than 5 million

Harrison County Livestock Sale Sets Record With $82,275 Going to Youth Exhibitors

SHINNSTON, W.Va. — A Harrison County youth livestock program that began four years ago with just five young people selling $17,100 worth of market animal projects reached a new milestone Saturday night, generating a record $82,275 for 23 local 4-H and FFA exhibitors. The Harrison County Livestock

Bridgeport Opens At No. 1 As High School Football Season Kicks Off Across West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — High school football returns across Harrison County and West Virginia this week, and one local program will begin the season sitting at the top of the state rankings. Bridgeport is ranked No. 1 in Class AAA in the first MetroNews High School Football Power Rankings of the

WVDOH Details $57 Million in Road, Bridge Investments Across Clarksburg Area

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Roughly $57 million in road and bridge investments have been made or are underway across the Clarksburg area, state highway officials told Clarksburg City Council during its meeting Thursday. West Virginia Division of Highways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins said approximately $32 million has already been spent

From Justice’s Chief of Staff to Appalachian Power, Brian Abraham Takes on West Virginia’s Energy Growth

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four months after leaving the side of Jim Justice to lead Appalachian Power, Brian Abraham is already finding himself at the center of some of the biggest energy decisions unfolding in West Virginia. The proposed acquisition of the Longview Power Plant near Morgantown, efforts to secure substantially

Doddridge County School Families Receive Free Gigabit Internet Through Citynet Partnership

WEST UNION, W.Va. — Families with students enrolled in Doddridge County Schools can now receive free gigabit internet service at home through a partnership years in the making between the school system, local government and Bridgeport based Citynet. Eligible households can receive Citynet's 1 Gig fiber internet service