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February 27, 2023

West Virginia officials investigate reports of powder in air

Officials in West Virginia are investigating reports of powder in the air and on vehicles in parts of the mid-Atlantic. Authorities are collecting samples of the dust substance.

February 27, 2023

73-year-old Kentucky coal miner dies in southern WV from fatal injuries

Kentucky coal miner William Mapes, 73, died from fatal injuries in southern West Virginia. Mapes was the first reported coal mining fatality of 2023.

February 24, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Justice greenlights funding for renewable energy battery plant

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday signed a bill allocating $105 million in state funds to a proposed renewable energy battery plant in Wierton.

February 24, 2023

Second West Virginia hospital fails to complete background checks

A second hospital in West Virginia failed to complete background checks for employees. A former nurses assistant admitted to killing seven veterans at one of the hospitals.

February 23, 2023

WV woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for providing rifle used in shooting death of sheriff's deputy

A woman was sentenced to two years in prison for providing a rifle to a felon which was used to kill a sheriff's deputy. She knew the felon was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

February 22, 2023

'Baby box' locations will debut under West Virginia bill

A West Virginia bill that advanced to the House of Delegates debuts "baby box" safe surrender locations. This law allows children less than 30 days old to be turned over to a hospital.

February 22, 2023

Joe Manchin 'not running' for president, considers political future as potential GOP challengers loom

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Wednesday he would not be running for president, but stopped short of saying whether he will run for re-election to the U.S. Senate.

February 22, 2023

Committee in WV Senate advances proposal to give teachers, service workers, state police pay raises of $2,300

A proposal to give pay raises to teachers, state police troopers, and school service workers has passed the Senate Finance Committee in West Virginia.

February 21, 2023

West Virginia firefighters resuscitate dog found not breathing at scene of fire

A five-year-old German shepherd, Tony, was rescued and resuscitated by the Charleston Fire Department in West Virginia after he was found not breathing at the scene of a fire.

February 21, 2023

West Virginia lawmakers overwhelmingly approve NRA-backed campus carry bill, send to governor for signing

West Virginia is on track to become 12th state that allows concealed carry permit holders to carry firearms on college campuses after lawmakers approved the bill.