Forty-eight new troopers join the Virginia State Police ranks 

RICHMOND – On Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, the Commonwealth will graduate its 142nd generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 48 new troopers will be presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy located …

Shipbuilders, Navy Want Deal on 2 Virginia Attack Boats ‘As Soon as Possible’

Rendering of Block V Virginia-class submarine with Virginia Payload Module. General Dynamics Electric Boat Image The Navy and its nuclear submarine shipbuilders are closing in on a deal to put two long-awaited Virginia-class submarines under contract, …

TCU Coach Dixon gets his 500th win, TCU 65 – West Virginia 60

SEASON’S GREETINGS: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Editor’s note: It is history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, according to Newseum in Washington, D.C., and with good reason. Even after all these years, its message of belief in the unseen and in the goodness of man still resonates. It was Sept. 21, …

West Springfield and Robinson win Patriot Districts, Sadie Buckley Sets Three District Records

This article is courtesy of Dave Bell. 2025 VHSL Patriot District Championships (VA Class 6) January 31-Feb 1, 2025 Oakton, Virginia (Oakmont Rec Center) SCY (25 yards) Full Meet Results Team Scores (Top 3): Boys: West Springfield – 452 Lake Braddock – 410 …

West Virginia Braces for Winter Storm Surge, Flooding Risks

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A series of winter storms is set to batter West Virginia and surrounding regions, bringing a mix of freezing rain, flooding, and potential snowfall over the coming days. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all …

Who was Christa Merrill? Woman, 34, who went missing 6 months ago found dead in West Virginia sex offender's home

The remains of Christa Merrill, from Fairmont, who was reported missing six months ago, were reportedly found at a sex offender's residence in Shinnston, West Virginia. Sheriff Robert Matheny II of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said that the …

CarMax hiring for new West Valley reconditioning and auction center

PHOENIX – The nation’s largest used vehicle seller is hiring after announcing a new reconditioning and auction center in the West Valley on Thursday. The new CarMax location in El Mirage is projected to open in April and will function as a facility to …

West Virginia officials declare state of preparedness in all 55 counties ahead of weather

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of preparedness for all 55 counties on Wednesday evening, urging residents to be cautious ahead of developing weather, officials said. In a statement from the Office of the …

West Virginia must focus on education

In one of his first actions as West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey ordered an economic “Backyard Brawl” with our neighboring states. That’s a great goal, as the least we can do is be competitive with our border states — Ohio, Pennsylvania, …