Ohio County Schools Student Services Director Raquel McLeod said the school system’s UPK or Pre-K program has been in place for 20 years, and it is important because it establishes the foundation of a child’s education. She said the program truly does prepare its students for a lifetime of learning.

Two West Virginia record fish have been caught so far this January. Length records for grass carp and blue catfish were broken by two West Virginia anglers, the state Division of Natural Resources announced on Thursday.

Filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller have reached an agreement to distribute the documentary film "Moundsville" to 338 public broadcasting stations nationally over the next three years.

The West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the body found in Center Wheeling Friday as Frank M. Holmes Jr., 45 of Wheeling. Based...

A strong weather system with rain and damaging winds blew across Appalachian Power’s service areas in waves Saturday, from afternoon through the night. By early Sunday morning more than 1200 customers in the Northern Panhandle were without electric service as a result of storm damage. As expected, outages are widespread across much of the company’s service area.

Ohio County Schools officials believe its Universal Preschool Program (UPK) is the finest in West Virginia.

An investment in a Linsly education may be the greatest gift you ever give your child. Benjamin Franklin reminded us: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

The Wheeling Police Department will close several roads in the downtown area on today for the Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade.

On January 1, 1853, the first train arrived in Wheeling, West Virginia, (then Virginia) on the newly completed Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the first rail line...

Former West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant announced that she is launching a campaign to serve in that position again. Tennant, a Democrat, was twice elected to serve as Secretary of State in 2008 and 2012.

Whether or not you believe in tales of “Mothman,” if you live in West Virginia, you’re sure to have heard them. In a state renowned for its monsters and mountain mysteries, the Mothman legend is almost inescapable.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will be presented with a $25,000 check by EQT Foundation, represented by Ellen Rossi, Foundation Manager. The check presentation will...