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December 11, 2023

Federal inmate convicted of deadly West Virginia prison stabbing

Federal inmate Stephen Crawford, 44, was convicted Friday of voluntary manslaughter for fatally stabbing another prisoner at USP Hazelton in West Virginia.

December 8, 2023

West Virginia voted most festive state in the US; DC is voted least festive

A recent study found West Virginia was the most festive state in the country, with Washington, D.C., the least festive. "Ugly Christmas sweater" was the most-searched holiday term.

December 7, 2023

WV man fatally shoots girl, 11, before committing suicide

Kenneth Smith of Mercer County, West Virginia, fatally shot an 11-year-old girl and wounded two others before killing himself, according to police.

December 4, 2023

West Virginia inmate faces murder charge linked to missing infant daughter's death

A West Virginia inmate has been indicted on murder charges in connection to the disappearance of his infant daughter who has been missing for over two years.

November 30, 2023

Corrections officers indicted after inmate's death at embattled West Virginia jail

Five former correctional officers from West Virginia's Southern Regional Jail have been indicted by a federal grand jury over the fatal beating of Quantez Burks.

November 30, 2023

West Virginia school district converts to solar power in landmark agreement

A West Virginia school district is undergoing a transition to solar energy in what is the largest-ever demonstration of renewable electricity in Appalachian public schools.

November 29, 2023

West Virginia county secures $500,000 settlement in lawsuit over chemical spill

In a lawsuit over a truck crash that released chemicals into a West Virginia creek, a $500,000 settlement has been reached. The Kanawha County Commission is set to receive half.

November 27, 2023

Will online gambling spread beyond these six states, or is it just a fad?

There are currently six US states in which internet casino gambling is legal. It is a debated question as to whether or not gambling will spread to other states.

November 15, 2023

Florida man stopped by TSA at West Virginia airport for attempting to bring loaded gun on plane

TSA prevents man from carrying handgun onto a flight at Raleigh County Memorial Airport.

November 10, 2023

Trump, GOP celebrate Manchin decision not to seek re-election, Democrats warn 'don't spike the football yet'

Senator Joe Manchin III, Democrat of West Virginia, announced his retirement at the end of his term, sparking pointed reaction on both sides of the aisle.