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March 7, 2023

West Virginia man charged in fatal crash that killed mother, 3-year-old daughter

A West Virginia man has been charged with murder and other counts for a crash that killed a mother and her daughter. The man left the scene of the crime when the crash occurred.

March 6, 2023

Gov. Justice signs bill splitting up West Virginia health agency

Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that will split up West Virginia's health agency into three new departments. Starting next January the shared departments will have over 400 employees.

March 3, 2023

If FDA won't combat opioid crisis, this Republican and this Democrat will

Too many tragic deaths have one thing in common – they died from opioid related overdoses.

March 2, 2023

California woman's body found along Ohio River in West Virginia

A California missing woman's body was found along the Ohio River in West Virginia on Feb. 22. The woman has been reported missing since December of this year.

March 2, 2023

With guns now allowed on college campuses, West Virginia governor pledges, 'Mess with us, we can mess back'

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a campus carry bill into law, allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms on college campuses in the state.

March 2, 2023

NRSC launches funds to give Republican Senate candidates a 'war chest' for key 2024 Senate races

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is launching funds to build up campaign cash for the Senate nominees in Ohio, Montana and West Virginia in 2024

March 1, 2023

West Virginia House approves pay raises for governor, other officials

The West Virginia House has approved pay raises of 20% for the governor and five other state officials. The bill will be discussed next by the state Senate.

March 1, 2023

West Virginia House passes bill to ban child marriage

The West Virginia House passed a bill that would ban child marriage for anyone younger than 18. Currently, anyone as young as 16 can get married with parental consent.

March 1, 2023

West Virginia's 'religious freedom' bill heads to governor's desk after quick pass through legislature

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign the "Equal Protection for Religion Act" into law just days after the bill passed through the legislature at lightning speed.

February 28, 2023

West Virginia GOP auditor announces 2024 run for governor

West Virginia's GOP auditor JB McCuskey announced Tuesday his 2024 run for governor. This is McCuskey's second term as auditor and no Democrats have announced plans to seek the office.