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Governor Jim Justice’s meeting with state Department of Highways district engineers and county supervisors was surprisingly short—less than 15 minutes—and to the point: “We’re going... The post Justice to Highways: “I’m going to give you 72 hours” appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

The incident happened around 7 p.m. in the Hemphill area. The post Teenager dies in McDowell County ATV crash appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

Liberty High School Assistant Principal Lee Livengood's contract expires June 30. The post Contract of Harrison County administrator not renewed following alleged harassment of transgender student appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

Parkersburg Catholic's Ullman chosen captain. The post Fresh off state title, Webster’s backcourt heads Class A all-state team appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

The state Department of Education announced Tuesday an eighth event will take place at Blennerhassett Middle School on March 25. The post Education forums continue; third event Wednesday in Charleston appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

The memorial service came four days after 50 people died in the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The post Religious, political leaders speak against hate at memorial service appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

INDIANA, Pa. — Mercyhurst head coach Gary Manchel hoped his Lakers could hold West Liberty’s offense in the 60’s. With the nation’s highest-scoring offense (101.9... The post Mercyhurst stalls West Liberty offense, Hilltoppers fall in NCAA Sweet 16 appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University released their Bipartisan Index on Tuesday. The post Capito, McKinley again at top of bipartisan ratings appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

The Mountaineers scored a season high as they iced the hapless Penguins. The post West Virginia baseball rolls to easy win over Youngstown State appeared first on WV MetroNews.... Read more »

George Strait to Headline the Home of the New England Patriots; Jason Isbell Launches ShoalsFest; Jerry Lee Lewis Concerts Canceled; Kane Brown’s Legal Filing Against Former Producer; Dolly Parton Donates $200,000 to Volunteer Fire Departments in East Tennessee... Read more »

“I love him because he’s such a unique fusion,” Urban said of the rapper-singer in a new Hot 20 Countdown interview. “He’s got a lot of country in him. He knows so much about country music, hip hop, rap, soul, blues, just everything. It’s incredible.”... Read more »

Performers Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde join the 54th annual ACM Awards airing live from Las Vegas on April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.... Read more »

A complete breakdown of the most honest Instagram confession country music fans have ever heard. All about Carrie Underwood's inability to be back in her skinny jeans eight weeks after giving birth to her second son Jacob.... Read more »

Women may be scarce on Billboard’s country charts, but this week one of them boasts the genre’s bestselling album. And it’s about damn time.... Read more »

Every country artist seems to remember those first brutal shows when they’d look out into the crowd and see empty seats. That hasn’t happened to Brad Paisley in a very long time, if ever. Maybe right after he graduated from Belmont University in 1995 and was playing shows around Nashville.... Read more »

Highlights from a recent podcast where Jake Owen opened up about the new love in his life (Erica) and the old love in his life (country music).... Read more »

George Strait Bests Himself at Houston Rodeo; The Alleged Con Man Behind Rascal Flatts Restaurants; Eric Church’s Live Dale Earnhardt Salute; NFL Draft Adds Free Tim McGraw Concert; Dylan Scott and Wife Blair Expecting Baby No. 2... Read more »

You know what pairs well with a nice crisp Napa white? Three solid days of sweet, sweet country music. The second annual CMT Live in the Vineyard Goes Country will take place May 14-16 and here is everything you need to know.... Read more »

The bidding will be competitive, but a good time is guaranteed Friday at the first-ever auction at The Greene Center.The event kicks off at 6 p.m. at the community center, which is located at the former Kenna Elementary School next to Jackson County Emergency Medical Service's newest station. A portion... Read more »

There’s a new training facility in town.The Compound Ripley, owned and operated by Colby Bush and Bobby Cooper, is now open at 681 North Church St., Ripley, in the Cooper’s Auction Service building (formerly the skating rink.)Bush and Cooper started out with a wrestling club and took a group of... Read more »

The Glow Movement will host its first winter Glow Ball from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the NYA Hall on Sycamore St. in Ravenswood.Tracy Bird Hall of the Glow Movement said this is a fun dance to share hope for the causes of mental illness, suicide prevention, and... Read more »

The Greene Center may soon become a center for bargains.The Southern Jackson County Community Foundation, which oversees the center, is considering holding auctions at least once a month in order to raise funds.During a meeting Tuesday, Rhonda Barnette, owner of the Bargain House in Ripley, and Jackson County Commissioner Mitch... Read more »

A water-rate increase to help pay for major infrastructure renovations is on the agenda for the next meeting of Ravenswood City Council.The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Ravenswood City Hall located at 212 Walnut St. There will be an opportunity for public comment prior to the... Read more »

The Buddy Club is an outreach group sponsored by the Special Olympics."Seeing the possibilities and not the disabilities," is the club’s motto.In 2014, Randall, Linda, and Randi Posten organized the Buddy Club in Jackson County.The Posten’s felt the need to have a group where individuals with disabilities or special needs... Read more »

Saturday, Dec. 15, was a busy day at the Ripley Walmart.Local police officers were getting into the spirit of the holiday season through the Shop with a Cop program, while Jackson County Emergency Medical Service team members were loading up ambulances with toys for their Fill My Ambulance Toy Drive,... Read more »

When the Adopt-A-Family screening committee met Thursday, they had 13 applications to review and evaluate. The committee approved 11 of those applications.Donations arriving Friday were: Premier Bank, Ravenswood $200 and Anonymously $80.New toys are arriving from the Marine Corps and other groups. This is a tremendous help.Volunteers are sorting and... Read more »

The McIntosh House will be the home of the blues tonight as Joel Ramsey and Clay Paschal perform for the second installment of the Music at the Mack acoustic series.The venue is located at the corner of Mulberry and Henrietta Streets, next to the NYA Hall.Ramsey, who is a guitarist... Read more »