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August 30, 2023

Child rapist who made jet ski prison escape allegedly with family help captured after year on the run

Local and federal authorities have arrested Arkansas fugitive Samuel Hartman, who was convicted of raping a minor in 2013 and escaped prison last August with help from family.

August 28, 2023

WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.

August 28, 2023

West Virginia floodwaters trigger state of emergency in some areas

Heavy rain reported across West Virginia led to significant flooding in some areas, with Republican Gov. Jim Justice issuing a state of emergency for five counties.

August 25, 2023

West Virginia can restrict sale of abortion pills despite approval by federal regulators, according to judge

A federal judge ruled that West Virginia can restrict the sale of abortion pills despite regulators approving the safety and effectiveness of the drug.

August 24, 2023

Prosecutors seek plea hearings for corrections officers accused in death of inmate

Prosecutors have requested that a federal court set plea hearings for two Southern Regional Jail corrections officers charged with conspiracy.

August 24, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife of his chief of staff to fill vacant judge's position

Stephanie Abraham has been appointed to fill an open judge seat in Kanawha County by the West Virginia governor. Abraham is the wife of Gov. Jim Justices' chief of staff.

August 21, 2023

Students protest West Virginia University’s proposal to cut academic programs, faculty

The West Virginia University has proposed to eliminate 9% of its majors and 7% of its entire faculty. On Monday, students staged a walkout to protest the cutbacks.

August 11, 2023

Sen. Manchin ‘seriously’ considering switching to Independent

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explained that he is considering switching to become an Independent.

August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 10, 2023

Dems across the country defecting to GOP: 'Democratic Party has become unrecognizable'

Five Democratic state lawmakers have defected and joined the Republican Party so far in 2023, continuing a trend that has seen 83 lawmakers make that switch since 1994.