Contractors who bid on road projects in West Virginia would have to pay a 5 percent tax, if a proposal from Governor Justice becomes law during a special session. The Governor then wants that tax revenue to fund drug treatment and prevention programs to fight the state's opioid crisis. Some lawmakers like the idea: Del. Andrew Robinson, (D) Kanawha "Just in my graduating class, we've probably lost five or six people to overdoses. And to see that spread out across the state, it's...

While the Steelers continue training camp, Martavis Bryant remains on the sidelines. He's still waiting to be reinstated by the NFL after serving a year-long suspension last season. 

The Black Bears entered their Wednesday night doubleheader with State College trailing Mahoning Valley by a half-game in the Pinckney Division standings. A pair of wins in that twin bill would guarantee the Bears at least a share of the division lead before the end of the night. West Virginia didn't sweep the doubleheader, but it did get its share of first place in the division. 

He coached with Rich Rodriguez at WVU and Michigan before becoming the offensive coordinator at Glenville State in 2011. Now as head coach, Eric Smith is leading a “culture change” in his seventh season with the Pioneers.  ...

The West Virginia Division of Highways said more than a million dollars worth of work will be done in counties in North Central West Virginia after the weekend's floods.

A vehicle accident damaged a local business in Taylor County Wednesday morning.

Seven people were arrested in Lewis County on drug charges Tuesday.

A new bistro has moved into Tucker County.  Downtown Parsons is now home to a small town bistro with high-quality food. In Tucker County, one family is living their 20-year dream of owning a restaurant.  Iron Bridge Bistro is located on First Street in downtown Parsons. Co-owner Samantha Zais says the family-friendly atmosphere and great food bring people in and keep them coming back.  “We are very family oriented.  ...

(CNN) - Nearly 275,000 iPhone cases that contain glitter suspended in liquid are being recalled after reports of leakage that caused burns and skin irritation. MixBin Electronics sold the cases designed for iPhone 6, 6s and 7 through Amazon, Henri Bendel, Nordstrom Rack, Tory Burch, Victoria's Secret and GetMixBin.com. The company announced the recall after 24 reports worldwide of skin irritation or chemical burns. Nineteen of the reports came from the United States, according to th...

The Bridgeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for Main Street/Route 50 in Bridgeport.  Crews have been working to prepare Main Street for paving.  Police are advising drivers to avoid this area and to use alternative routes when possible due to heavy traffic congestion. 

After a breakout season in 2016, Fairmont State is again regarded as one of the top football teams in the Mountain East Conference. The Falcons rank third in the conference's annual preseason poll behind two-time reigning champion Shepherd and Notre Dame. FSU received one first-place vote in the poll. 

As the Indians began their first practice of the 2017 season Monday at Wayne Jameson Field, a new man was in charge of things. Interim head coach John Cole led Bridgeport through its first day of practice as Josh Nicewarner remains suspended. 

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Red Nose Day is an annual campaign that uses the power of entertainment to raise money and awareness for children living in poverty. This year's Red Nose Day is Thursday, May 25. Watch the Red Nose Day special on WBOY Channel 12 at 10 p.m. Thursday! Learn more about the campaign and the Red Nose Day special on NBC: http://www.nbc.com/the-red-nose-day-special?nbc=1

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