WVU BOG zeros in on ‘Candidate A’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After an executive session lasting nearly seven hours the West Virginia University Board of Governors has confidentially selected their top candidate. BOG Chairman Richard Pill said the members had robust discussions about a range of topics but did not take any action, but did decide on their top candidate in the search…
Man taken to UHC after trying to rescue dog from frozen pond in Harrison County
REYNOLDSVILLE, W.Va. — A man was rescued and taken to the hospital after trying to save a dog that fell into a frozen pond Wednesday morning in Harrison County. The Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Department and EMS crews responded to a call on a remote spot by Water Slide Road just before 8:45 a.m. on Feb.…
Morgantown woman charged with neglect, drug possession
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown woman is behind bars after police allege she was using methamphetamine and hallucinating while taking care of a toddler. Casey Wiles, 33, called 911 around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and reported that someone was trying to get into her home. When troopers from the West Virginia State Police arrived Wiles began…
Vehicle crosses median, multiple lanes of traffic before hitting Morgantown hotel
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An unidentified driver suffered unspecified injuries in a crash into the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place late Thursday morning. Around 11:25 a.m., the driver was northbound on Don Knotts Boulevard (heading into Morgantown) when officials believe he may have suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle went across the median and southbound lanes…
Titan Roofing and WVRC Media to collect donations for southern West Virginia flood recovery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Titan Roofing and WVRC Media will host a donation collection event at the Suncrest Towne Centre for flood victims in southern West Virginia. Trucks will be located across from the Five Guys and Jimmy John’s location from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, February 21, to collect relief supplies. Staff will be…
Virginia woman sentenced in Morgantown murder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Virginia woman will serve 30 years in prison for a 2022 Morgantown murder. Tracey Hamby, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder in October of 2024 in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Matthew Vaughn at an apartment on Van Gilder Avenue in Morgantown. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Cindy Scott…
Morgantown High School students prepare to host the 17th Annual Mohigan Idol
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The popular talent show hosted by students at Morgantown High School is ready to take place on Saturday. The 17th Annual Mohigan Idol will take place on Saturday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Theatre in downtown Morgantown, where 20 students from elementary school all the way up to high…