05/13/2026

WV Senate Passes $50M Broadband Bill for Rural Expansion

West Virginia senators have approved a $50 million funding measure to boost high-speed internet in rural counties, building on massive federal broadband wins. The legislation arms the state Economic Development Authority with tools to lure providers into underserved areas. As digital divides threaten jobs and education, this could ignite thousands of construction gigs statewide.

May 13

WWII POW Ira Warren Laid to Rest in Boone County After 84 Years

May 13

Kanawha County Drug Ring Yields Multiple Prison Sentences

Federal prosecutors have dismantled a major drug trafficking operation in the Charleston area, sentencing several Kanawha County defendants to lengthy prison terms for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The investigation, spanning June 2024 to May 2025, targeted 16 individuals and revealed massive quantities of drugs flooding local streets. Recent sentencings underscore the ongoing crackdown on southern West Virginia's opioid crisis.

May 13

Class AA Baseball Brackets Sizzle as Logan, Wheeling Central Advance

West Virginia's Class AA high school baseball playoffs are delivering edge-of-your-seat action, with top seeds Wheeling Central Catholic and Logan securing semifinal spots at GoMart Ballpark. Wyoming East and Philip Barbour punched their tickets with gritty victories, setting up high-stakes clashes on June 5. Fans from the Mountain State's hills and hollers are buzzing as championships near.

May 13

WVU Mountaineers Punch NCAA Regional Ticket with Stunning Upset

May 13

Putnam County Man's $315M Powerball Win: WV's Largest Jackpot

Andrew Jackson 'Jack' Whittaker Jr. of Putnam County claimed the largest single lottery jackpot in U.S. history on Christmas Day 2002, netting $113.4 million after taxes. The windfall boosted West Virginia's lottery revenues and spotlighted the Mountain State's biggest winner. But Whittaker's story soon turned tragic, marked by loss and regret.

May 13

WVU Leads Wayfinder to Direct WV Opioid Funds

West Virginia University is spearheading the West Virginia Wayfinder initiative to guide nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds toward the state's most critical recovery needs. Partnering with community experts, WVU aims to fill gaps in treatment and prevention hit hardest by the crisis. As funds flow in, this data-driven push promises accountability and real impact for Mountain State families.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

The first projected 76-team field for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is out. Florida currently holds the top overall seed, according to bracketologists.

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 13

Power Four Football: Top Newcomers to Watch in 2026

May 13

NCAA Proposal Grants Bowl Eligibility Flexibility to 5-7 Teams Meeting Academic Standards

May 13