West Virginia

Politics 19 hours ago

Joe Manchin calls 'bulls---' on GOP taking credit for gas pipeline in debt ceiling deal

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told Fox News Digital it is "bulls---" Republicans have been characterized as the driving force guaranteeing a key pipeline provision in debt ceiling talks.

Politics 19 hours ago

Dem senator unloads on White House for agreeing to fast-track gas pipeline in budget deal

Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine criticized a provision of the debt ceiling deal agreed to by the White House this week which fast-tracks a massive pipeline in his state.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Texas judge set to debate revised Obama-era DACA program after previously ruling it illegal

A federal judge in Texas will once again debate a revised version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after previously ruling it illegal.

Politics 19 hours ago

House Republicans, not Joe Manchin, led charge to secure major gas pipeline in debt ceiling deal: sources

House Republican negotiators were responsible for securing debt ceiling legislation language green-lighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline, sources told Fox News Digital.

Politics 19 hours ago

DOJ sues coal companies owned by son of top Republican Manchin challenger

The DOJ is suing 13 coal companies owned and operated by the son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who is looking to challenge Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024.

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West Virginia teen sentenced to 80 years for fatally shooting mother, sister

A 16-year-old West Virginia teen has been sentenced to consecutive 40-year prison terms for the murders of his mother and sister. The judge denied the teen's plea for a lesser sentence.

Media 19 hours ago

Keith Olbermann calls for Biden to 'kick Joe Manchin's a--' over gas pipeline approval in debt ceiling deal

Keith Olbermann went off on Sen. Joe Manchin Tuesday after it was revealed that the senator inserted a natural gas pipeline into the tentative debt ceiling deal.

Politics 19 hours ago

Republicans secure massive gas pipeline approval in debt ceiling deal

The budget deal reached by President Biden and House Republicans on Sunday unexpectedly approves a massive natural gas pipeline vehemently opposed by climate activists.

U.S. 19 hours ago

West Virginia man who voted illegally to pay $1,000 fine

During the 2020 election, a man illegally submitted 2 mail-in ballots, one for West Virginia and another for Florida. He has pleaded guilty and will pay a $1,000 fine.

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Pennsylvania doctor gets 6 months for opioid prescription scheme

Dr. Brian Gullett, 46, of Clarksville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for his role in an opioid prescription fraud scheme.

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7-year-old child charged with arson of family home in West Virginia

Officials said a 7-year-old child from West Virginia has been charged with first-degree arson for deliberately setting fire to the family home while the parents were asleep inside.

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West Virginia company drops bid to build logging fumigation facility amid fierce opposition

Following strong opposition from residents, a logging company in West Virginia has decided to retract its application for an air permit to construct a fumigation facility.

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Gov. Justice announces leaders of 3 new agencies replacing health, human resources departments

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced the leaders who will be running the three new agencies that will replacing the state's Health and Human Resrouces department

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West Virginia school superintendent retires after working 40 years as an educator

West Virginia’s Raleigh County Schools Superintendent David Price, who comes from a long line of educators, is planning to retire after working for 40 years in education.

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West Virginia church gives homeless people safe storage space

A church in West Virginia just marked its second year providing a safe storage space for homeless people who otherwise would have been worried about their belongings being stolen.

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WV delegate resigns seat to take position with American Electric Power

A West Virginia GOP House member has announced her resignation to take a position at American Electric Power. Erikka Storch resignation will be effective on May 19.

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West Virginia woman sentenced to over 60 years for meth, fentanyl trafficking

A West Virginia woman has been sentenced Tuesday to over 60 years for the trafficking of meth and fentanyl. The woman was in charge of a drug trafficking ring in Fayette County.

Politics 19 hours ago

Joe Manchin abruptly tanks Biden nominee picked to oversee admin's crackdown on gas stoves

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is withdrawing his support for President Biden's nominee to oversee appliance regulations over concerns about the administration's gas stove crackdown.

Politics 19 hours ago

Biden admin clears major West Virginia gas pipeline after weeks of criticism from Joe Manchin

The Biden administration is moving a 303-mile natural gas pipeline project through the regulatory process, allowing it to be constructed through a federal forest area.

U.S. 19 hours ago

West Virginia park system adds hiking, biking trail in New River Gorge

The West Virginia State Park system has added a new biking and hiking trail that provides people with a link to the New River Gorge. Visitors will be able to explore Babcock State Park.

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West Virginia high school teacher adds decomposing ‘body farm’ to class lessons

A West Virginia teacher who implemented a “body farm," which allows students to study different decomposition stages, is seeing a growth in forensic interests.

Politics 19 hours ago

Republican states preparing legal action over Biden's power plant regulations

Republican states are gearing up to fight President Biden's actions targeting fossil fuel power plant emissions in court, saying he lacks the authority to issue such regulations.

Opinion 19 hours ago

I’m a middle-school female athlete, fighting with champions like Martina Navratilova to protect women's sports

I am a middle-school athlete in West Virginia. And I just filed a brief in court with other female athletes to protect women’s sports in my home state.

Politics 19 hours ago

Joe Manchin threatens to oppose Biden nominees over upcoming power plant crackdown

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who holds a key vote in the Senate, threatened Wednesday to oppose all presidential Environmental Protection Agency nominees.

VIDEO 19 hours ago

Senate GOP challengers aiming to flip Arizona, Ohio and West Virginia

Republican Senate candidates Sheriff Mark Lamb, Bernie Moreno and Rep. Alex Mooney on why they think they can flip key Senate seats

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West Virginia county preserves history by digitizing old records

Raleigh County, West Virginia, has acquired a massive document scanner to digitize old public records dating back to the beginning of the county as a way to preserve its history.

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West Virginia teacher who raped freshman kept 'Top 10' list of most attractive students: lawsuit

A student who was raped by her middle school teacher sued him and the school district, which allegedly "turned a blind eye" to Ronald Paul Harris' "known" sexual abuse.

VIDEO 19 hours ago

Bear gives West Virginia school principal the surprise of his life

Principal of Zela Elementary School James Marsh on encountering a bear who was in a dumpster at his school

Politics 19 hours ago

Pro-GOP group targets Democrat Manchin for backing Biden’s marquee ‘Inflation Reduction Act’

There’s no letup in the Republican push to oust Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia in 2024, as a pro-GOP super PAC targets Manchin over his support fora a marquee Biden law

Politics 19 hours ago

Joe Manchin recently dropped over $50,000 in donor cash on lavish dining, travel expenditures

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's committees spent tens of thousands of dollars on high-end dining and travel costs during the year's first three months, filings show.

Politics 19 hours ago

Blue to red: Four Senate seats that Republicans may flip from Democrats to win majority in 2024

Republicans need a net gain of just one or two seats in 2024 to win back the Senate majority from the Democrats. Here's a look at the top seats that could flip in next year's elections.