West Virginia

Politics 16 hours ago

Bank to delay land auction at West Virginia Gov. Justice's resort

Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, has announced its intent to reschedule its plans to auction off land at a resort owned by Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.

U.S. 16 hours ago

West Virginia authorities bust crime ring delivering drugs by drone into federal prison

West Virginia authorities arrested 11 people last week in connection with a crime ring that was delivering drugs into a federal prison via drones.

Health 16 hours ago

Long COVID is highest in these states, says new CDC report

The effects of COVID are lingering longer in some states than others, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel adds his insights.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Cleveland-Cliffs closing West Virginia tin plant, 900 to be laid off

Cleveland-Cliffs announced Thursday its intent to close a tin plant in northern West Virginia, leaving 900 people out of work following an ITC tariff decision.

Politics 16 hours ago

WV agriculture bill revives concerns over planned fumigation facility

A bill passed Tuesday by the West Virginia House of Delegates is stoking concerns over the potential revival of plans to construct a pesticide-spewing fumigation facility.

Politics 16 hours ago

State attorney general officially calls on Kamala Harris to invoke 25th Amendment, remove Biden from office

Republican West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to Vice President Harris, urging her to invoke the 25th Amendment toward removing President Biden from office.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Cargo train carrying hazardous materials derails in West Virginia

A CSX cargo train derailed in rural West Virginia, but no injuries were reported and no cars containing hazardous materials lost their contents.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children

The West Virginia state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would fine anyone caught with a lit tobacco product while accompanying someone under 16 inside a vehicle.

U.S. 16 hours ago

West Virginia Gov. Justice seeks to block bank's land auction to collect on his loans

WV Gov. Jim Justice's attorneys want to block Carter Bank & Trust from auctioning off his land in an effort to recover over $300 million in defaulted loans.

Opinion 16 hours ago

The crazy things Biden's anti-coal crusade will do to ordinary Americans

Biden's vision of the green economy wouldn't just leave coal behind. It would raise prices for ordinary Americans and cause brownouts, since renewable energy can't handle the load.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Bank to auction West Virginia Gov. Justice's land to pay off $300M in loans

Carter Bank & Trust will acution off some land owned by West Virginia. Gov. Justice to repay more than $300 million in business loans that he owes the bank.

Politics 16 hours ago

Four West Virginia GOP governor candidates vie for party nomination at debate

AG Patrick Morrisey, ex-state delegate Moore Capito, car dealer Chris Miller, and Secretary of State Mac Warner are running for the Republican nomination for governor of WV.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia lawmakers advance ballot measure for noncitizen voting ban

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed Tuesday a resolution to establish a ballot measure that, if greenlit by voters, would ban noncitizens from participating in elections.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Bankrupt West Virginia university closes, construction firm owner buys campus

Alderson Broaddus University closed after having its ability to award degrees revoked and declaring bankruptcy. Craig G. Phillips, owner of CGP Construction, bought the campus.

Politics 16 hours ago

Suspect fleeing police crashed into vehicle carrying Joe Manchin's wife

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's wife, Gayle Manchin, suffered injuries but is in "stable condition" after a suspect fleeing Alabama police struck her vehicle.

Politics 16 hours ago

Sen. Joe Manchin's wife hospitalized after car crash in Alabama, in 'stable condition'

Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin says his wife is in “stable condition" following her involvement Monday in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia House advances bill requiring state ID to access internet pornography

The WV House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would require people in the state to present state ID for age verification before accessing internet pornography.

Sports 16 hours ago

West Virginia Gov Jim Justice vows to sign legislation protecting women's spaces: 'I'll sign it very proudly'

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice vowed Monday to sign House Bill 5243, which aims at defining sex-based terms and protecting women's spaces.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia legislators reject bill to expand law enforcement database of DNA

WV lawmakers voted against a bill that would have allowed taking DNA from adults arrested on felony charges of violence against someone, burglary or a case involving a minor.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Possible marriage between West Virginia defendant, witness roils murder case

West Virginia judge has ordered a witness in a murder case to testify before she is allowed to marry suspect Shannon Overstreet, who is currently in prison for an unrelated crime.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia Senate passes bill to allow armed security personnel in schools

Concern about school shootings led West Virginia's Senate to pass a bill allowing county education boards to contract veterans as armed security officers at public schools.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Former manager of WV disaster recovery group sentenced to over 3 years for theft

Benjamin Cisco, the former finance manager of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, or VOAD, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for stealing $871,000 from the group.

Politics 16 hours ago

WV Gov. Justice to deliver final speech before bringing 'folksy' style to US Senate run

Though not without controversy, Jim Justice is known for his particular speech pattern. He will soon deliver his final West Virginia State of the State address before his Senate run.

Politics 16 hours ago

WATCH: Veteran Air Force commander joins race for Congress, says moment 'too important' for career politicians

Retired Air Force Brigadier General Chris "Mookie" Walker, a Republican, is launching a campaign for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

U.S. 16 hours ago

West Virginia house fire kills 5 people, 4 of them children

One 28-year-old man and four young children died in a house fire near Mathias, WV. The children ranged from 1 to 5 years of age.

Politics 16 hours ago

West Virginia legislators look ahead to fentanyl crackdown and education funding

WV lawmakers discuss funding for higher education, upgrading fentanyl distribution to a felony, pay raises for teachers, accessible child care, and more at an annual conference

U.S. 16 hours ago

Federal inmate dies after 'perceived altercation' at West Virginia prison

Andrew Davis, a 39-year-old inmate at FCI Beckley in West Virginia, has been reported dead following an altercation with another prisoner.

Politics 16 hours ago

Republican WV delegate Caleb Hanna resigns to focus on state auditor campaign

Republican West Virginia Del. Caleb Hanna, who made headlines after being elected at 19 as America's youngest Black state officeholder, is resigning to pursue his state auditor bid.

U.S. 16 hours ago

White supremacist gets 6 years for threatening jury, witnesses at Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's trial

Hardy Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for threatening the jury and witnesses at Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers' trial.

U.S. 16 hours ago

WV state trooper's leg amputated during recovery from weekend gunfight

Both West Virginia state troopers wounded in a weekend shootout are recovering, with one of them, A.A. Bean, having his left leg amputated after being shot four times.

U.S. 16 hours ago

West Virginia shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 troopers injured

A man in West Virginia was fatally shot by state police during an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. Both troopers were brought to the hospital for emergency treatment.