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August 31, 2023

West Virginia coal-fired power plant targeted for deactivation to be restarted for hydrogen use

The new owner of a West Virginia coal-fired power plant has pulled the facility from planned deactivation. The plant may be retrofitted to use hydrogen to generate electricity.

August 31, 2023

West Virginia newspaper publisher G. Ogden Nutting dies at 87

G. Ogden Nutting, a pivotal figure in the expansion of his family's newspaper enterprise, which grew to encompass over 50 daily publications across 18 states, has died at the age of 87.

August 30, 2023

Child rapist who made jet ski prison escape allegedly with family help captured after year on the run

Local and federal authorities have arrested Arkansas fugitive Samuel Hartman, who was convicted of raping a minor in 2013 and escaped prison last August with help from family.

August 28, 2023

WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.

August 28, 2023

West Virginia floodwaters trigger state of emergency in some areas

Heavy rain reported across West Virginia led to significant flooding in some areas, with Republican Gov. Jim Justice issuing a state of emergency for five counties.

August 25, 2023

West Virginia can restrict sale of abortion pills despite approval by federal regulators, according to judge

A federal judge ruled that West Virginia can restrict the sale of abortion pills despite regulators approving the safety and effectiveness of the drug.

August 24, 2023

Prosecutors seek plea hearings for corrections officers accused in death of inmate

Prosecutors have requested that a federal court set plea hearings for two Southern Regional Jail corrections officers charged with conspiracy.

August 24, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife of his chief of staff to fill vacant judge's position

Stephanie Abraham has been appointed to fill an open judge seat in Kanawha County by the West Virginia governor. Abraham is the wife of Gov. Jim Justices' chief of staff.

August 21, 2023

Students protest West Virginia University’s proposal to cut academic programs, faculty

The West Virginia University has proposed to eliminate 9% of its majors and 7% of its entire faculty. On Monday, students staged a walkout to protest the cutbacks.

August 11, 2023

Sen. Manchin ‘seriously’ considering switching to Independent

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explained that he is considering switching to become an Independent.