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Big Blue Dominate in Conference Opener

Bluefield State women's volleyball sweeps Johnson C. Smith 3-0 to open CIAA play, led by Callesta Styles' 9 kills and strong serving across all three sets.

Death threats, witchcraft, and bigotry, oh my; Berkeley GOP candidate’s racist comments promise another ugly House race

Controversy continues in West Virginia's 91st House District as Republican candidate Chris Clagett faces calls to withdraw over social media posts.

FOIA reveals Flock’s plans to lobby West Virginia Legislature

FOIA records reveal Flock Safety retained lobbyists Jeremiah Samples and Matt Walker following Huntington's 'Get the Flock Out' anti-surveillance campaign.

Black horror legends and emerging filmmakers take center stage at St. Albans’ ‘Deadhead Film Festival’

Black Horror legends Ken Foree & Bill Moseley head to St. Albans for the 2nd Annual Deadhead Film Festival, celebrating independent Appalachian filmmakers.

WV among states ‘likely to get a white, heteronormative view of sex education’ – docs recruit surprising safe sex teachers

UKy researchers Dr. Rebecca Bosetti & Dr. Laneshia Conner unpack sex education policy gaps and lifespan health at CEG's Syndemic Summit.

‘Save a Life Day’ sets out to blanket US with Naloxone

On Sept. 24, 2026, Save A Life Day coordinates hundreds of free naloxone distribution events nationwide under the theme 'Elevate Harm Reduction.'

Local experts talk history, discuss the impact of Trump’s campaign to end Birthright Citizenship

Panelists at a Charleston library forum unpack birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, legal precedent, and civil rights protections in West Virginia.

Emmanuel Ojo leads State as runners open season at Marshall XC Invitational
College presidents talk education partnership, how WVSU is positioning itself for the future at Chamber Business Summit
BSU removes Martin, names Cathy Deeb ‘Acting President’

The Bluefield State University Board of Governors voted to withdraw Dr. Darrin Martin’s contract extension over severe financial and operational concerns.