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December 6, 2022

Fmr West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans, convicted in Jan 6 Capitol protest, considers run for Congress

Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state delegate who served a federal prison sentence for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is considering running for Congress.

December 5, 2022

2 West Virginia food banks to receive $500,000 each from state

Two West Virginia food banks are going to receive $500,000 from the state. The funds wills be included in this year's budget and used for food and infrastructure.

December 5, 2022

Appalachian Prison Book Project seeks donations for inmates

The Appalachian Prison Book Project is seeking donations of composition notebooks, office supplies, paper, and books. This nonprofit group provides free reading materials for inmates.

December 2, 2022

West Virginia state senator leaves Democratic Party for the GOP

Glenn Jeffries, a state senator representing West Virginia's 8th District, officially filed to leave the Democratic Party and join the Republican Party.

December 2, 2022

WAR ON COAL: Biden's policies put Americans at risk for long blackouts, West Virginia coal rep says

The president of the West Virginia Coal Association, Chris Hamilton, shared the struggles the industry has faced due to President Biden's green energy push.

December 1, 2022

West Virginia mother of 5 allegedly beaten to death by newlywed husband during post-Thanksgiving brawl

West Virginia mother of five Marrisa Dawson was allegedly beaten to death by her new husband just a month after their wedding day during an at-home post-Thanksgiving brawl.

November 30, 2022

West Virginia announces end of COVID-related emergency order in 2023

West Virginia is going to end its COVID-related emergency order at the start of the new year. This state of emergency has been in effect since March 16, 2020.

November 30, 2022

West Virginia turnpike traffic tops estimates early in Thanksgiving week

West Virginia Thanksgiving traffic was heavier than predicted on the turnpike in the first two days. The highest traffic day was Sunday when 159,366 vehicles passed through toll booths.

November 29, 2022

West Virginia bridge being replaced to enable a tourism train route

A bridge in West Virginia that was destroyed by floodwaters 37 years ago is being replaced to enable a tourism train route. This project will reopen the rail between Cass and Durbin.

November 29, 2022

2024 Watch: West Virginia’s Moore Capito launches Republican gubernatorial campaign

West Virginia’s Moore Capito aims to follow in his famous mother and grandfather’s footsteps as he launches a campaign for statewide office, as he declares his candidacy for governor