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January 19, 2023

West Virginia lawmaker proposes fiddle as state instrument

A West Virginia lawmaker proposed the fiddle as the state instrument on Wednesday. He mentioned that the fiddle possesses "importance and significance" in West Virginia's history.

January 18, 2023

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park adds 45 acres

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park has added 45 acres. This added land will provide easier access to the land in the national preserve.

January 18, 2023

West Virginia teenager sentenced life in killing of 4 family members

A West Virginia teenager was tried in an adult court Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison for the killings of four family members. The 18-year-old received 3 life sentences.

January 18, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Justice tests positive 2nd time for COVID-19

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time on Tuesday. Justice, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, had a mild onset of symptoms.

January 17, 2023

West Virginia lawmakers consider new holiday for 1970 Marshall plane crash

West Virginia lawmakers are considering a new holiday to memorialize the 75 people killed in the 1970 Marshall plane crash. The bill passed committee and is now headed to the House.

January 16, 2023

Justice in the Senate? West Virginia governor 'very interested' in challenging Joe Manchin

West Virginia Republican Governor James Justice II told Fox News he is seriously considering a Senate bid against Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin.

January 13, 2023

West Virginia education board lifts emergency for county system

The West Virginia education board has lifted an emergency declaration for Lincoln County's school system. The declaration was implemented two years ago to help with issues in the system.

January 13, 2023

West Virginia police officer fatally shot man who attacked him with pipe

A West Virginia police officer fatally shot a man who attacked him with a pipe on Wednesday. The suspect was suspected of trespassing and became violent.

January 13, 2023

Manchin opponent? West Virginia GOP governor ‘seriously’ mulling Senate run against incumbent Democrat

Republican Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia says he is “seriously considering running for U.S. Senate” in 2024, when Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is up for re-election.

January 12, 2023

'Retire or get fired': Senate GOP campaign committee targets Manchin, red-state Democrats with ad campaign

The Senate GOP’s campaign committee is targeting Joe Manchin and two other Democratic senators from red-leaning states that likely face very challenging reelections in 2024