West Virginia - Page 20

February 1, 2024

Bankrupt West Virginia university closes, construction firm owner buys campus

Alderson Broaddus University closed after having its ability to award degrees revoked and declaring bankruptcy. Craig G. Phillips, owner of CGP Construction, bought the campus.

January 31, 2024

Suspect fleeing police crashed into vehicle carrying Joe Manchin's wife

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's wife, Gayle Manchin, suffered injuries but is in "stable condition" after a suspect fleeing Alabama police struck her vehicle.

January 30, 2024

Sen. Joe Manchin's wife hospitalized after car crash in Alabama, in 'stable condition'

Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin says his wife is in “stable condition" following her involvement Monday in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama.

January 30, 2024

West Virginia House advances bill requiring state ID to access internet pornography

The WV House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would require people in the state to present state ID for age verification before accessing internet pornography.

January 29, 2024

West Virginia Gov Jim Justice vows to sign legislation protecting women's spaces: 'I'll sign it very proudly'

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice vowed Monday to sign House Bill 5243, which aims at defining sex-based terms and protecting women's spaces.

January 26, 2024

West Virginia legislators reject bill to expand law enforcement database of DNA

WV lawmakers voted against a bill that would have allowed taking DNA from adults arrested on felony charges of violence against someone, burglary or a case involving a minor.

January 25, 2024

Possible marriage between West Virginia defendant, witness roils murder case

West Virginia judge has ordered a witness in a murder case to testify before she is allowed to marry suspect Shannon Overstreet, who is currently in prison for an unrelated crime.

January 12, 2024

West Virginia Senate passes bill to allow armed security personnel in schools

Concern about school shootings led West Virginia's Senate to pass a bill allowing county education boards to contract veterans as armed security officers at public schools.

January 11, 2024

Former manager of WV disaster recovery group sentenced to over 3 years for theft

Benjamin Cisco, the former finance manager of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, or VOAD, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for stealing $871,000 from the group.

January 10, 2024

WV Gov. Justice to deliver final speech before bringing 'folksy' style to US Senate run

Though not without controversy, Jim Justice is known for his particular speech pattern. He will soon deliver his final West Virginia State of the State address before his Senate run.