West Virginia runner wins Arizona ultramarathon, crushes course record

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (WCHS) — A West Virginia-based runner finished a 250-mile foot race Wednesday in record time. Dan Green, a Marshall University cross country alum, finished the 2025 Cocodona 250 in 58 hours, 47 minutes and 29 seconds, more than an hour …

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West Virginia school district warns of dangerous TikTok trend involving Chromebook misuse

ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Randolph County Schools has issued a warning to students and parents following reports of a dangerous TikTok trend that encourages students to tamper with school-issued Chromebooks. According to school officials, the trend involves …

Sen. Capito Urges Commerce Department to Fast-Track Broadband Grants for West Virginia

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is turning up the pressure on the federal government to speed up broadband deployment in West Virginia, where many homes and businesses still lack high-speed internet access. In a letter sent Tuesday to U.S. Department of …

West Virginia Charter School Board Celebrates Legislative Wins for Growth and Equity

West Virginia’s public charter school system is set to benefit from recent legislative efforts, according to James Paul, Executive Director of the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board. Speaking during the board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, …

Hussey and Hutson Shine Despite West Virginia’s Tough Loss to Pitt

In a game that ended in heartbreak for the West Virginia Mountaineers, two players delivered moments that reminded fans why this team has been one of the best stories in college baseball this season. Despite a late collapse against Pitt that turned a 4-0 …

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards over $65,000 in literacy grants to West Virginia

West Virginia (WOAY)- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded over $65,000 in literacy grants today to non-profit organizations, libraries, and schools across the mountain state.  A few organizations within our viewing area will benefit from …

Logan County Commission rejects West Virginia American Water’s offer to buy Public Service District

WOAY has been following the efforts of West Virginia American Water to purchase local public service districts (PSDs) in our area.  The Fayette County Commission recently voted to approve the sale of 3 PSDs to West Virginia American Water.  However, a …

Hope Gas Proposes Rate Hike for West Virginia Customers

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Hope Gas, Inc. has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to raise its natural gas rates, generating an estimated $79.6 million in additional annual revenue if approved. The proposed rate …

2026 DL Harris enjoys West Virginia experience on visit

Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin 2026 defensive end Brian Harris took an unofficial visit to West Virginia and left with a good picture of what the program is all about. Harris, 6-foot-4, 290-pounds, had held an offer from the Mountaineers since the winter but …