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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.

December 23, 2022

WV livestock project set to receive up to $4.8M in federal funds

A West Virginia University livestock management project may receive up to $4.8 million in federal funding, West Virginia Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced Thursday.

December 21, 2022

West Virginia governor appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as circuit judge serving Monongalia County

Perri Jo DeChristopher has been selected as a circuit judge to serve Monongalia County in West Virginia. She will fill the seat on Dec. 31 after Phillip D. Gaujot's resignation.

December 21, 2022

West Virginia natural resources officers to receive immediate $6,000 pay raise

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources police officers will get an immediate pay raise of $6,000. A special revenue account will fund these raises.

December 21, 2022

West Virginia poultry farm now has largest solar energy system in the state, equipped with 1,400 solar panels

A West Virginia poultry farm now has the largest solar system in the state and is equipped with 1,400 panels. The farm is being provided with 941,371 kilowatt hours of energy per year.

December 21, 2022

Former West Virginia elementary school counselor sentenced 25 years for child pornography

A former West Virginia elementary school counselor has been sentenced to 25 years for child pornography. He posed as an 18-year-old to get underaged girls to send him explicit videos.