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July 19, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

July 18, 2023

ACLU of West Virginia files lawsuit against county commissioner for social media blocking

The ACLU of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against a county commissioner, alleging that he violated a constituent's First Amendment rights by blocking her on his Facebook page.

July 18, 2023

Joe Manchin's campaign said it fired sole employee who called to 'hang' Trump, but filings suggest otherwise

Sen. Joe Manchin's campaign said it fired its longtime sole staffer who called for Trump to be hanged, but it continued payments months later.

July 18, 2023

Suspect who allegedly wounded a West Virginia trooper during traffic stop killed hours later

On Monday, a suspect shot a trooper in the elbow during a traffic stop in West Virginia. The suspect was then fatally shot hours after fleeing the scene.

July 17, 2023

West Virginia state trooper shot during traffic stop; suspect at large

A West Virginia state trooper was shot during a traffic stop in Raleigh County, and the suspect remains at large, according to officials. The officer was struck in the elbow.

July 13, 2023

West Virginia state health officer to join board overseeing distribution of opioid settlements

Health officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen, of West Virginia, was selected to join a board to help oversee the distribution of the state’s opioid settlements.

July 13, 2023

Manchin's New Hampshire appearance fuels third-party 'spoiler' fears among Democrats

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will take part in a No Labels town hall in New Hampshire in the coming days, according to multiple reports.

July 11, 2023

Top lawmakers blast 'activist court' ruling blocking natural gas pipeline

Several lawmakers blasted a 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling this week for blocking construction of a natural gas pipeline approved under the recent debt ceiling package.

July 11, 2023

Caleb Hanna could be the youngest African American to achieve state office

West Virginia State Rep. Caleb Hanna could be the youngest African American to achieve state office.

July 11, 2023

Nearly half of West Virginia University’s academic programs under review as budget shortfall hits $45 million

The West Virginia University is looking for ways to offset a budget shortfall of $45 million by placing nearly half of its academic programs such as law and engineering under evaluation.