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January 24, 2023

Charles Barkley is scheduled guest at WV coach Bob Huggins fish fry

Charles Barkley is scheduled to be a guest at West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins' annual fish fry. The event on Friday is sold-out and raised a record $2.65 million in 2022.

January 23, 2023

West Virginia Senate to pass mandate on rape kit training

The West Virginia Senate may pass a mandate on rape kit training on Monday. The bill headed to the House of Delegates, will require trained doctors to conduct forensic examinations.

January 23, 2023

WV opens new police training academy at Fairmont State University

A new police training academy has opened at Fairmont State University in West Virginia. The 16-week program is open to FSU students as well as officers from local departments.

January 23, 2023

West Virginia university leaders urge lawmakers to reconsider concealed carry bill

West Virginia university leaders including second amendment supporters are denouncing a concealed carry bill that would allow firearms on college campuses.

January 23, 2023

WV receives $620,000 for juvenile justice system

West Virginia is receiving $620,000 to support nine programs aimed at helping incarcerated kids and preventing others from entering the criminal justice system.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia trucking company sued over chemical spill into creek

A West Virginia trucking company is being sued over a chemical spill that poured 3,000 gallons of chemicals into a creek. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested for drunk driving.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia restaurant owner gets back stolen hot dog statue

A West Virginia restaurant owner got his stolen hot dog statue back after the restaurant was heavily damaged by a fire. Investigators haven't identified a suspect in the theft.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia bill to ban minors gender-affirming care advances

A West Virginia bill would ban minors from obtaining gender-affirming surgery from physicians. The bill was sent to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

January 19, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Justice appoints William Marshall as corrections commissioner

West Virginia Gov. Justice has selected William Marshall to serve as the state's commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Marshall is replacing Betsy Jividen.

January 19, 2023

Dog in danger reunited with US soldier for first time since they bonded overseas: ‘Magical moment’

U.S. National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrea Taulton of West Virginia has been reunited with the helpless pup she rescued from near death while she was on deployment.