CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Critics are claiming there's a new round in the "War on Coal" after a White House agency released a new plan Thursday. Even some backers of "green energy" say coal can still co-exist with cleaner fossil fuel technologies. Many West Virginia leaders are upset about new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is trying to set new emission guidelines for things such as carbon dioxide and mercury levels that can be emitted by coal power plants. Critics call the rules too strict and say if the energy companies can't comply, nine coal-fired power plants ..read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Morgantown's cupcake and craft beer festival is returning in 2024 at a new location and with 10 of West Virginia's most iconic breweries and cideries. This year the WV Cupcake and Craft Beer Fest will be held on lower High Street, which should be a familiar location to anyone who attended Hops on the Mon in October last year. The event begins at noon on Saturday, April 27 and will conclude at 6 p.m. You'll be able to find the following craft beverage vendors at the event: Great Lakes Brewing Co. - Cleveland, Ohio Abolitionists Ale Works - Charles Town, W.Va. Greenbr ..read more

DOVER, Del. (WVNS) — One West Virginia native is hoping to enter victory lane as he races his way around Dover Motor Speedway's mile long track in the General Tire 150. Christian Rose is a racecar driver from Martinsburg, West Virginia, who is racing in the ARCA Menards Race Series. Rose is not just racing within the series—he is currently the points leader for the entire pack. Those not familiar with the ARCA Menards Series, may have heard of it in reference to former actor and current racecar driver Frankie Muniz. Rose became the Series' points leader after his most recent Top-5 finish at Ta ..read more

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — Criminal charges are pending against two high school students after an altercation at Philip Barbour High School on Thursday. According to a report shared by the Barbour County Sheriff's Department on social media, a report was made that a student had a gun in the common area during lunch. Teachers and the Prevention Resource Officer at the school contained the student suspect, and "anything he had access to was immediately searched," but no weapon was found, the release said. Deputies said that the PRO and teachers responded and took the student into custody "in less ..read more

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — One person had to be taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a vehicle accident on Interstate 79 that has caused delays in the area. According to an official with the Harrison County 911 Center, at around 2 p.m., crews were alerted to a two-vehicle accident with injuries on I-79 South. West Virginia 511 data shows that the wreck appears to have happened between the White Hall and Saltwell Rd exits near Boothsville ..read more

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Clarksburg Pizza Co. is now open in Adamston, right next door to Toni's Ice Cream. The business celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. According to its Facebook page, Clarksburg Pizza Co. offers a variety of specialty pizzas and calzones as well as appetizers, sandwiches, hoagies and salads. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Clarksburg Pizza Co. in Adamston (WBOY image) At this time, the restaurant is not taking phone orders, but dine-in and carry-out orders are available at 1704 W Pike Street, right next door to Toni's. Clarksburg Pizza Co. is open on Monda ..read more

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Because West Virginia is the only state completely within the Appalachian Mountains, it's usually considered exempt from certain natural disasters like tornados, but is it really? Although tornados are uncommon in the Mountain State, West Virginia has already seen several of them in 2024, including one in Fayette County and several in Kanawha County. With those tornados added, the National Weather Service announced on April 25, 2024 that it has deemed Kanawha County the most tornado-prone county in West Virginia, with 16 tornados documented there since 1875. After Ka ..read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — "Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show" is coming to Charleston, West Virginia with tickets going on sale Friday, April 26, according to a press release from the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia. A single showing will be performed at the Clay Center on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.; tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Friday on the Clay Center's website. According to the show's webpage, Bluey's Big Play will feature a brand-new story written by series creator Joe Brumm, alongside new music created exclusively for the show by se ..read more

MARLINTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The boardwalk that provides access to and preservation of one of West Virginia's most unique ecosystems is being completely replaced. Gov. Jim Justice announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service secured $1.25 million for the project, and Monongahela National Forest Natural Resource Specialist Julie Fosbender told 12 News that the reconstruction will preserve access to the area "for many years to come." The boardwalk is a half-mile loop trail that is wheelchair accessible and goes through two of the four bogs in the Cranberry Glade ..read more

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, giving people across America a chance to safely dispose of unused medications. The day can help prevent drug misuse and pollution from improper disposal like flushing or throwing drugs away. A full list of safe drop-off locations in north central West Virginia can be found below. Locations are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 27. Clarksburg Walgreens - Rosebud Plaza Clarksburg Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center - Medical Center Drive Clarksburg Police Department - Main Street Clarksburg Kroger - Emi ..read more