West Virginia State University was one of the first historical black colleges to be established in West Virginia, and a key part of that founding involves a marriage between a slave and a slave owner.

INSTITUTE, W. Va. (WCHS) — There was a virtual sea of black and gold to welcome freshmen and transfer students on Thursday at West Virginia State University. Welcome Days activities were ...

The 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia’s official commemorative poster was announced by the State Fair of West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Jerry West, a West Virginia native and star basketball player at the collegiate and professional level whose silhouette was used for the NBA logo, has died, West Virginia ...

West Virginia State University football player shot, killed night before game against his old school. Taylor Hall. Fri, September 13, 2024 at 1:10 AM UTC. 2 min read.

West Virginia State’s Jyilek Zyiare Harrington was killed in a home invasion. WVSU Football Program “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jyilek’s family as they mourn the loss of this ...

West Virginia is on track to become the first state to ban a range of artificial food dyes and other additives that some health advocates say are dangerous to eat. Senate Bill 545, passed Thursday ...

West Virginia University’s Board of Governors formally removed voting rights from faculty, staff and student representatives on the board, carrying out a Republican-backed bill that mandated the ...

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) May 5, 2025 The "old gold" hue softens the yellow that the Mountaineers have donned in recent years, while "light blue" offers a minor adjustment on the ...

Six more area teams brought home gold from the final day at the West Virginia state track and field meet in Charleston. Wheeling Central's 4 x 1 relay repeats as state champs. Last year they won ...

View live results from the 2024 West Virginia election for secretary of state. Follow maps by county as results of the 2024 general election race are counted.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) has received $125,000 from Coalfield Health for improvements and expansion in the school’s nursing and social work programs.