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Oklahoma State takes on West Virginia in a Big 12 college football matchup, with the Cowboys under pressure to end a conference losing streak. Coverage ahead of the game questions whether the team can turn its season around, with a 'confidence meter' gauging fan optimism about snapping the skid against the Mountaineers.
- 2West Virginia lawmakers clash with Board of Education in court●West Virginia lawmakers battle in court over the Board of Education's independence
A legal fight is underway in West Virginia between state lawmakers and the Board of Education over the board's independence. The dispute, reported by CBS News, centers on how much control the legislature can exercise over the body that oversees public education in the state, with the outcome potentially reshaping education governance in West Virginia.
- 3WVU Medicine expands virtual care for rural patients▼WVU Medicine virtual care connects rural patients with specialists closer to home
WVU Medicine is using virtual care to connect patients in rural West Virginia with medical specialists without requiring long trips to larger hospitals. The program allows people in communities like Buckhannon to consult specialists closer to home, improving access to care in areas where specialist coverage is limited. Local coverage highlights it as part of broader efforts to close rural healthcare gaps.
- 4Mercer County jury convicts Bluefield man of murder▼Mercer County jury convicts Bluefield man on murder charge
A Mercer County jury has convicted a Bluefield man on a murder charge, according to West Virginia-based news coverage of the verdict. Details of the trial, including the victim's identity and the sentence, have not been widely reported yet. The conviction follows proceedings in Mercer County court.