Charleston Gazette-Mail

1 day ago | wvgazettemail.com | Maggie Susa

Cicada Brood XIV, one of the largest broods of cicadas, is set to emerge in about a month. Brood XIV most recently emerged in 2008, bringing with it the loud noise that marks its presence. Different broods emerge in different years all over Appalachia and parts of the Midwest.

2 days ago | wvgazettemail.com | Dave Walsh

ONA — Nicole Harris and Baylee Smith paced a potent Cabell Midland attack Monday, sparking the Knights to a 10-2, run-rule win over Winfield at Paul Adams Field. Harris, who leads off, and Smith, No. 3 in the order, each went 4 for 4 and the Knights finished with 15 total hits in just five innings. Hayla Norris added a 3-hit day and also drove in a team-high four runs. “Keep it going until the middle of May,” Knights coach Herman Beckett said. “That ball looks like a marshmallow or something.

5 days ago | wvgazettemail.com | Lori Kersey

Democrats in the West Virginia Senate are urging Gov. Patrick Morrisey not to sign a bill they say was not legally passed because of a “series of procedural irregularities.”The letter concerns the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 474, a governor-requested bill that would end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state. The House of Delegates passed the bill late on Saturday, the last day of the 60-day legislative session.

5 days ago | wvgazettemail.com | Lori Kersey

West Virginia’s Gauley River has been named to a conservation organization’s list of the most endangered rivers in the country this year. The river is 10th on the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2025. The river is threatened by coal mining pollution in one of its tributaries, the Cherry River, according to the organization. Each year, American Rivers sets the list of rivers that face a major decision that the public can influence.

5 days ago | wvgazettemail.com | Tyler Kennett

HUNTINGTON — Quality over quantity. Marshall had just six hits in its softball game against Coastal Carolina on Friday at Dot Hicks Field, but four were home runs. Haleigh Adkins had two, including the go-head bomb, in a come-from-behind 6-4 victory for the Herd over the Chanticleers to even the three-game series 1-1. “Really great crowd at the Dot today,” Marshall coach Morgan Zerkle said. “That gives our team a lot of momentum and energy.