Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting

August 16, 2026

Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries. Camron…

Iran claims Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news

Iran said Qatar was holding three of its pilots who had been missing since March, which Qatar denied. The United…

Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack

NEW YORK (AP) — Hate crime charges have been filed against a man who disrupted Shabbat services in Manhattan's Central…

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats on Saturday approved dueling messages on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished…

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the…

Northern Panhandle School Districts See Progress In Assessment Scores

School superintendents across the Northern Panhandle say they are proud of their students’ success and aim to help them improve…

Community

Griffin Trial Date Nears As Attorneys Address Witness, Jury View

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a trial date inches closer for Andrew Isaac Griffin, he…

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Obituaries

JOAN ESSIG

Joan Lee May Essig, 92, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, July 13, 2026, at…

DOROTHY JAGACZEWSKI

JOANN MCCORMICK

HENRY FILTER

Top Sports

Sonny Gray wins his career-best 15th as the Red Sox beat the Pirates 4-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of…

Delle Donne and Parker inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class

Cantillo, 3 relievers combine on 1-hitter, Guardians down Padres 6-1 for Cleveland's 10,000th win

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond

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Editorials

Passion Is Welcome. Disrespect Is Not.

There is nothing wrong with opposing Silicon Foundation’s proposed data center and energy technology campus in Warwood. There is nothing wrong with questioning the company’s plans, challenging its claims or demanding answers from Wheeling City Council. In fact, residents should do all of those things. But there is a right way to participate in…

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