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March 29, 2023

West Virginia AG Morrisey to make 'important announcement' as he considers challenging Sen. Joe Manchin

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, will make an “important announcement" next week as rumors about his future political ambitions swirl.

March 23, 2023

Feds announce major West Virginia drug bust, arrest 54 people

The police announced a major drug bust Wednesday in which they arrested 54 people and seized over 200 pounds of methamphetamine in West Virginia. They also found 18 firearms and $747,000.

March 21, 2023

Remains found in West Virginia identified as missing English rugby star Bryn Hargreaves: police

Police in West Virginia announced Monday that human remains found last month have been identified as 36-year-old Bryn Hargreaves, an English rugby star that was reported missing in 2022.

March 21, 2023

Reps for transgender athlete, 12, urge SCOTUS to dismiss state's emergency filing: 'Petty and baseless'

West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act is a part of a legal battle between a 12-year-old transgender student-athlete and state lawmakers.

March 20, 2023

West Virginia state police superintendent resigns amid investigation

The state police superintendent for West Virginia has resigned during an investigation into unspecified allegations. Gov. Jim Justice will announce an interim superintendent.

March 20, 2023

New leader for Theater West Virginia planning major changes, including new music, stage updates

General manager Gayle Oakes is planning to make major improvements to Theater West Virginia including adding new music and updating the stage.

March 15, 2023

West Virginia surpasses 8,000 COVID deaths since pandemic started

West Virginia health figures released Wednesday show that the state has surpassed 8,000 COVID-19 deaths in the past three years. There have been 29 deaths reported this week.

March 15, 2023

Key Democratic groups won't commit to supporting Manchin re-election following party criticism

Key Democratic campaign groups won't commit to supporting Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin should he decide to run for re-election in 2024.

March 14, 2023

Manchin aligns with GOP on Biden oil drilling project, defends record on energy production as Dems fret

Democrat West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin aligned himself with Republicans in support of President Biden's decision to reapprove a massive oil drilling project in Alaska.

March 13, 2023

West Virginia law makes obstructing police, 'causing death' a felony

The West Virginia governor signed a bill that makes obstructing the police and causing their death a felony. The new offense is punishable by up to life in prison.