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Class-Action Suit Alleges Privacy Violations At Brooke High

WELLSBURG — A class-action lawsuit has been filed in relation to the alleged placement of video recording devices in three girls' locker room areas at Brooke High School. Brooke County Schools officials and county law enforcement Thursday announced the arrest of Eric Michael James, 53, the ...

Bishop Encourages Wheeling University Students ‘Let Their Light Shine’

WHEELING — The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar, bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Catholic Diocese, encouraged Wheeling University students to "let their light shine" during a Mass of the Holy Spirit Friday at Troy Theater. It was Menjivar's first Mass on campus since becoming bishop of the ...

GOP Lawmakers Discuss Economic Development At W.Va. Chamber Business Summit

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - The final day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the Greenbrier wrapped up Friday morning with Republican lawmakers talking about the state's economic future. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, moderated a panel ...

More Support Needed For Childcare Expansion, Panelists Say

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – A bill that became law without the signature of Gov. Patrick Morrisey earlier this year to improve access and affordability for childcare is helping, but panelists at a business-focused summit this week said more help is needed. The West Virginia Chamber of ...

Brooke Principal Faces Felony Charges After Cameras Found In Locker Rooms

WELLSBURG — The principal of Brooke High School is facing two felony charges following the discovery of multiple cameras in girls locker room areas at the school. Eric Michael James, 53, is being held in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail on $100,000 cash bond, facing charges ...