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April 11, 2023

White House-connected green energy firm among first beneficiaries of Inflation Reduction Act

A green energy firm that was among the first companies to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act, announcing a project in West Virginia, boasts close ties to the White House.

April 7, 2023

West Virginia regulators to hear proposal that would keep power plant open past closing date

West Virginia regulators will hear a proposal that would keep a state power plant open past its scheduled closing date. The Public Service Commission scheduled an evidentiary hearing on April 23.

April 6, 2023

Supreme Court allows 12-year-old transgender girl to run girls' track in West Virginia

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a 12-year-old transgender girl can compete with and against biological girls in West Virginia.

April 6, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s coal mines fined $2.5M for violating pollution regulations

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s coal mines are accused of violating a settlement meant to prevent pollution. The mines were fined $2.5 million in penalties.

April 5, 2023

Atheist inmate sues West Virginia corrections officials over 'Christian programming'

West Virginia inmate Andrew Miller, an atheist, is suing state corrections officials, claiming a mandatory drug rehabilitation program is rife with Christian undertones.

April 4, 2023

First on Fox: West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey announces GOP run for governor

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, on Tuesday is announcing a run for governor at a campaign event in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Fox News has learned.

March 31, 2023

West Virginia woman receives 800 calls in cyberstalking terror

Derik Wayne Bowers, 44, of Hagerstown, Maryland, is accused of stalking his former girlfriend through text messages, phone calls and Facebook messages.

March 30, 2023

West Virginia officials raise questions about fire chief's felony sex conviction

West Virginia officials raised questions about whether the chief of a fire department can keep his job after a sex conviction. An anonymous letter circulated complaining about the conviction.

March 30, 2023

West Virginia bans child marriages for age 15 and younger

Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a West Virginia bill Wednesday to ban marriages for children who are 15 years old or younger. Older minors can still marry with parental consent.

March 30, 2023

Kentucky, West Virginia enact bans on transgender medical treatments for minors

With the addition of Kentucky and West Virginia on Wednesday, at least 11 states have now banned transgender medical treatments for minors, calling such treatments medically unproven and permanently life-changing.