West Virginia Weather, Evictions, and Surprises | Charleston News

West Virginia braced for impact as torrential rain slammed the eastern panhandle, turning Martinsburg’s streets into rivers—flooding a region already familiar with water woes. Meanwhile, Bluefield State University stunned the community by abruptly firing President Darrin Martin, though exact reasons remain unclear. In Huntington, a last-minute eviction reversal offers hope to struggling residents. On the sports scene, the 2026 high school football season kicks off, marking the 25th anniversary of “High School Game Night.” And in a bizarre political twist, candidate Austin Gessel was picked for a commission seat—only to pull out minutes before the vote, leaving officials scrambling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75eb7db3dce2750a