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January 30, 2023

West Virginia advances public school mandate on 'In God We Trust'

The West Virginia Senate advanced a bill requring public schools to display the phrase "In God We Trust" on every building. GOP Sen. Mike Azinger wants school pupils to put their hope in God.

January 30, 2023

WV State Wildlife Center to host annual Groundhog Day event

Groundhog French Creek Freddie will emerge from his den to predict whether winter will continue for another six weeks at West Virginia’s annual Groundhog Day.

January 27, 2023

West Virginia Golf Association executive director Ullman joins LIV Golf

The West Virginia Golf Association executive director Brad Ullman announced he will be the director of LIV Golf. GOV Gold will be hosting a tournament in early August at a resort.

January 27, 2023

Charleston fire destroys apartments in West Virginia, no one hurt

A Charleston fire destroyed an apartment complex and displaced dozens in West Virginia. There were no reported injuries in the blaze that occurred on Wednesday.

January 26, 2023

Convicted drug trafficker sentenced in overdose, dismemberment case

A convicted drug trafficker was sentenced to 50 years in prison for his involvement in an overdose and dismemberment case. The man traveled from Georgia to West Virginia to sell drugs.

January 25, 2023

West Virginia man accused of kidnapping and 'burning' woman with torch: police

A West Virginia man was arrested after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and burned her with a butane torch, according to a criminal complaint.

January 25, 2023

WV Gov. Jim Justice to go on road to tout his income tax cut proposal

West Virginia Gov. Justice will conduct several meetings to tout his proposal that would cut personal income tax by 50%. However, the Senate has clashed with Justice over the proposal.

January 24, 2023

Former West Liberty University president now WV school consultant

A former West Liberty University president is now a West Virginia school consultant. W. Franklin Evans is an executive consultant and research analyst at the university.

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.