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January 6, 2023

Federal judge upholds West Virginia 'Save Women's Sports' law barring trans athletes from girls' sports teams

A federal judge in West Virginia on Thursday ruled that a state law defining biological "girls" and "women" for the purpose of school athletics was constitutional.

January 5, 2023

West Virginia officials find suspected human remains two hours from where missing woman last seen

West Virginia officials found suspected human remains on Thursday amid a search for missing Gretchen Fleming, who hasn't been seen since Dec. 4.

January 5, 2023

Mayor of West Virginia capital proposes $15 minimum wage for city workers

The mayor of Charleston, West Virginia, has proposed a $15 minimum wage for city workers. She is also looking into providing low-cost housing options for mental health professionals.

January 4, 2023

West Virginia University installs portable 'pod' for new parents nursing during football games

West Virginia University installs a "pod" that parents can use who are nursing during football games. At the start of football season the pod moved to the north entrance of the stadium.

January 3, 2023

Maryland man sentenced to prison after embezzling more than $300K from West Virginia resort

A Maryland man was sentenced to 27 months in a West Virginia resort theft case. The man submitted fake invoices that requested reimbursement for maintenance work that never occurred.

January 3, 2023

West Virginia sheriff's deputy fatally strikes child with patrol car

A West Virginia sheriff's deputy fatally struck a child with his patrol car on Friday. The deputy was going to get gas fort for his car when the incident occurred.

December 30, 2022

West Virginia Supreme Court names 2023 and 2024 chief justices

The West Virginia Supreme Court has named Beth Walker and Tim Armstead as its next two chief justices. Walker succeeds incumbent Chief Justice John Hutchison.

December 29, 2022

In WV, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park requires masks again due to rise in COVID cases

West Virginia’s Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is requiring masks again as COVID cases continue to rise. Visitors will have to mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.

December 29, 2022

Missing West Virginia woman Gretchen Fleming last seen at bar with person of interest, police

West Virginia police have identified a person of interest in the disappearance of a 27-year-old woman who vanished after leaving a bar nearly four weeks ago.

December 27, 2022

Larry Starcher, former WV Supreme Court Justice, dies at 80

Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher, who retired from his position on the high court in 2008, has died at the age of 80.