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January 8, 2024

West Virginia legislators look ahead to fentanyl crackdown and education funding

WV lawmakers discuss funding for higher education, upgrading fentanyl distribution to a felony, pay raises for teachers, accessible child care, and more at an annual conference

January 2, 2024

Federal inmate dies after 'perceived altercation' at West Virginia prison

Andrew Davis, a 39-year-old inmate at FCI Beckley in West Virginia, has been reported dead following an altercation with another prisoner.

January 2, 2024

Republican WV delegate Caleb Hanna resigns to focus on state auditor campaign

Republican West Virginia Del. Caleb Hanna, who made headlines after being elected at 19 as America's youngest Black state officeholder, is resigning to pursue his state auditor bid.

December 20, 2023

White supremacist gets 6 years for threatening jury, witnesses at Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's trial

Hardy Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for threatening the jury and witnesses at Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers' trial.

December 20, 2023

WV state trooper's leg amputated during recovery from weekend gunfight

Both West Virginia state troopers wounded in a weekend shootout are recovering, with one of them, A.A. Bean, having his left leg amputated after being shot four times.

December 18, 2023

West Virginia shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 troopers injured

A man in West Virginia was fatally shot by state police during an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. Both troopers were brought to the hospital for emergency treatment.

December 14, 2023

Manchin on 2024 prospects: 'I'd never be a spoiler'

Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., sounded off on "Hannity" regarding his political future and the prospect of him running for the White House in 2024.

December 13, 2023

Knife-wielding West Virginia man fatally shot by police responding to domestic call

A St. Albans, West Virginia man was fatally shot by police responding to a domestic call after brandishing a knife after refusing to leave the scene.

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.