Regional Coverage

Northern West Virginia

Reporting from Morgantown, Fairmont, and the state's northern communities.

West VirginiaMorgantown

West Virginia Colleges Navigate a Shifting Enrollment Landscape

Enrollment trends at West Virginia's public universities are diverging, with growth at the state's research institutions and continued pressure on smaller regional campuses.

Business & EconomyFairmont

Fairmont Energy Employers Add Positions as Sector Shifts

Energy-related employers in the Fairmont area are hiring for a mix of traditional and emerging roles, reflecting a broader transition underway in the sector.

Maria Delgado · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

TechnologyFairmont

Proposed Data Center Puts Fairmont Energy Planning in the Spotlight

A proposed data center near Fairmont has utility planners and local officials working through questions about power capacity and long-term infrastructure demand.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 min

TechnologyMorgantown

Morgantown Startup Incubator Reports Record Applicant Pool

A Morgantown-based startup incubator says it received its largest applicant pool to date this year, reflecting growing interest in the city's small but expanding tech sector.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessMorgantown

What West Virginia Customers Expect from Modern Beauty and Wellness Businesses

Customers increasingly expect transparent pricing, cleanliness, and respectful communication from local beauty and wellness businesses, according to consumer feedback gathered across the state.

Grace Coleman · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessMorgantown

Morgantown Sees a Wave of New Independent Fitness Studios

A wave of new independent fitness studios has opened in Morgantown over the past two years, reflecting broader demand for specialized, small-group fitness options.

Grace Coleman · Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min

SportsMorgantown

WVU Football Enters Fall Camp With Questions on the Offensive Line

West Virginia's football program opens fall camp with a nonconference schedule that offers a chance to settle lineup questions before conference play begins.

Jordan Hale · Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min

SportsFairmont

Youth Baseball Participation Rebounds in Northern West Virginia

Youth baseball leagues around Fairmont report growing registration numbers this year, reversing a multi-year decline league organizers had grown concerned about.

Jordan Hale · Jun 6, 2026 · 1 min

Arts & CultureMorgantown

Morgantown's Independent Bookstore Becomes an Unofficial Community Hub

A locally owned Morgantown bookstore has become a regular gathering place for book clubs, student writers, and touring authors passing through the region.

Ellen Marsh · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 min