West Virginia counties hit by catastrophic flooding in June get long-awaited federal aid

2025 Best Virginia TBT Roster

Best Virginia (West Virginia’s alumni squad) has been a TBT staple since 2019, consistently showcasing the toughness and grit that defined WVU basketball. Winners of this year's West Virginia region, they also reached the quarterfinals in both 2021 and …

Virginia’s GRTC Makes Progress on Essential Transit Infrastructure Project

The Essential Transit Infrastructure project upgrades bus stops with seating, shelters, and ADA-compliant features in the Richmond region. The GRTC transit system, located in Richmond, Virginia, continues the groundwork to improve bus stops — all the way …

Virginia Beach teen race car driver winning at Langley, sets sights on NASCAR

HAMPTON, Va. — I caught up with Mason “Fastlane” Weakley at Langley Speedway before a race on the same track that has hosted NASCAR greats like Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmy Johnson. The 13-year-old Virginia Beach driver is already winning races and has …

Virginia hospitals could face 'billions' in losses as Medicaid officials await federal guidance

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Medicaid officials are still waiting for crucial information about how recent federal changes will affect the 1.9 million Virginians enrolled in the program. Cheryl Roberts, Virginia's Medicaid Director, told state lawmakers …

Speedy team building process set the foundation for Best Virginia’s TBT run

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Perhaps the greatest challenge of a coaching staff leading a squad in The Basketball Tournament is having to microwave a team building process with an economy of practices leading into the single-elimination event. Best Virginia head …

Citizen Air Monitoring Network Grows Stronger in West Virginia’s “Chemical Valley”

Individual and organizational efforts are giving Appalachians more information about the air they breathe By Joe Severino Kathy Ferguson’s family had always attributed her grandfather’s health issues to air pollutants from the nearby rubber plant. A …

West Virginia receives federal funding for June flooding

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - President Donald Trump granted West Virginia with federal funding following severe tornadoes and deadly flash flooding last month, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. In a Facebook post, Governor Morrisey said …

Emily Deschanel Recounts 'Little Power Play' On Set Where an Actor Grabbed Her Butt and Sniffed Her Hair By Virginia ...

NEED TO KNOW Emily Deschanel is recalling a troubling experience on set during one of her first acting jobs — when an actor put his hand on her butt and sniffed her hair Speaking on her podcast, Deschanel recounted, "As they said, 'Rolling,' …

Pitch Southern West Virginia first round applications due noon Sept. 2

BECKLEY – The West Virginia Hive Network is accepting entries from entrepreneurs for its 2025 Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition. First round applications are due to the WV Hive by noon Sept. 2. Finalists chosen by a panel of reviewers …