Pro Bike Races Return To Charleston
The 2026 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships will take place June 16-21 on the roads of downtown Charleston.
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Abandoned Gas Wells Dot State, Continue Leaking
Abandoned oil and natural gas wells are scattered throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region, leaking toxic pollutants into the atmosphere, and the state doesn’t know where they all are.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Primary Turns Ugly And Ambulance Driver Indicted, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the primary election in the state turns ugly and racist, an ambulance driver is indicted for the death of a man in Elkview and Democrats call for an investigation of Senator Jim Justice.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAttorney Discusses Incident Involving W.Va. Man Dragged By Ambulance, This West Virginia Morning
Two weeks ago, on April 16, John Lucas was run over by an ambulance from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority at 2 a.m. in Elkview. And then he was dragged for nearly two miles. He died from his injuries. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with the family’s attorney, Scott Summers, and brings us this interview.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAbove And Beyond: Crissy Cantley Builds Trust And Real-World Skills At South Charleston High School
Crissy Cantley, an Option Pathway teacher at South Charleston High School in Kanawha County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s February 2026 Above and Beyond Award. Cantley works closely with students who are at risk of not graduating on time, helping them stay on track for success.
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Capital High School’s Shane Healy Honored With Above And Beyond Award
Shane Healy, a social studies teacher at Capital High School in Kanawha County, earned WVPB’s December 2025 Above and Beyond Award. As part of the recognition, Healy received a monetary award and a signature Blenko Glass apple paperweight. The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, presenter of the SMART529 college savings program, proudly sponsors the award.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMon County GOP Opposes Upcoming Closed Primary
Some county-level Republicans are calling for a reversal of the state party's decision to hold a closed election, only for registered Republicans this year.
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