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August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 10, 2023

Dems across the country defecting to GOP: 'Democratic Party has become unrecognizable'

Five Democratic state lawmakers have defected and joined the Republican Party so far in 2023, continuing a trend that has seen 83 lawmakers make that switch since 1994.

August 10, 2023

Driver rescued in West Virginia after car rolls down steep 70-foot river embankment

A 19-year-old driver, who rolled down a 70-foot embankment near West Virginia’s Cacapon River, was rescued Tuesday. The woman was sent to the hospital for treatment.

August 4, 2023

'Protect our freedoms': Why a pastor's wife and a mom of 2 are heading to the library on August 5

Two leaders of "See You at the Library" events scheduled for August 5 told Fox News Digital why they feel it's important to stand up for their faith beliefs and personal freedoms.

August 3, 2023

On this day in history, August 3, 1984, gymnast Mary Lou Retton wins Olympic gold

Gymnast Mary Lou Retton captured Americans' hearts after she edged out two Romanian gymnasts for the individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

August 1, 2023

West Virginia school district settles lawsuits for over $11 million in teacher abuse case

A West Virginia school district has reached multiple settlements totaling more than $11M in lawsuits related to the abuse of special education students by a teacher in her classroom.

July 31, 2023

West Virginia University president gets yearlong contract extension

West Virginia University's Board of Governors granted President E. Gordon Gee a one-year contract extension. His original contract was set to expire next year.

July 31, 2023

West Virginia revokes Alderson Broaddus' right to award degrees as school hemorrhages money

The financially struggling Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia will be prohibited from awarding degrees effective December 31.

July 26, 2023

West Virginia police officer accused of using excessive force on man who was walking along highway

A West Virginia State Police trooper was accused of using excessive force on a man who was walking along an interstate highway. He was allegedly handcuffed and tackled before he died.

July 20, 2023

West Virginia judge rules in favor of incarcerated atheist's rights against religious coercion

A West Virginia judge ruled in favor of an incarcerated atheist stating the state corrections agency cannot compel him to participate in religiously-affiliated programs.