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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As warmer weather brings more travel, outdoor recreation, and seasonal celebrations, trauma specialists at WVU Medicine are reminding families that many serious injuries can be prevented through being alert, prepared, and aware. Traumatic injuries can include everything from falls and motor vehicle crashes to ATV accidents, drownings, and fireworks-related injuries. According to providers at the WVU Critical Care Read More…
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Glenville State Track & Field teams had four Pioneers earn U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) Outdoor All-Region in Janae Scott, Natalie Barr, Nick Pitchford and Will Jackson. The top-5 individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region distinction, in addition to each member of the region’s top-3 relay teams. Scott, who qualified Read More…
Edward Albert Eisley, 77, of Big Bend, West Virginia, passed away at his home Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born August 6, 1948, in Paterson, New Jersey, a son of the late Edward Lewis and Gertrude Praskala Eisley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Ryan Eisley, son Ryan Eisley, daughter-in-law Hillary Read More…
Four-day event to feature world’s tallest portable ferris wheel CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey today officially launched West Virginia’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary at the Culture Center in Charleston, announcing a four-day, family-friendly event on the Capitol Complex grounds from July 2-5. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, West Virginia is proud to host a Read More…
Terry Eugene Robinson, 74, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away at his home Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born at Nobe, WV, May 19, 1951, a son of the late Waitman and Eva Kight Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Randolph and Melvin Robinson and his Read More…
Over the years I have gotten on the nerves of multiple people, in some high and low places. It was my honor and privilege to do so, but it was probably not my intent. I’m not that brazen. I’ve upset employers, politicians, friends and family. I’m no respecter of persons when it comes to being Read More…
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Edward A Eisley former Police Chief at the Liberty Police Department has passed away. The Chief arrived at the Police Dept. In 1983 and served honorablly until 1992. Upon his arrival swift changes were made almost immediately adding to a streamlined record system, proper security, the Police K9 Service Dog named Lothar, a Cadaver dog Read More…
CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former elementary school teacher and Calhoun County commissioner pleaded not guilty to hundreds of child sexual abuse charges Tuesday. Jacob McCumbers, of Arnoldsburg, W.Va., appeared in Calhoun County court Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to 172 counts of first-degree sexual abuse and 86 counts of sexual abuse by a Read More…