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September 26, 2022

West Virginia Women's Commission names new executive director

The West Virginia Women's Commission has named Jill S. Upson as the new executive director. Upson will begin the new position on Monday.

September 26, 2022

Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against WV jail for inhumane living conditions

A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed against a jail in West Virginia. Inmates of the Southern Regional Jail claim the conditions are inhumane.

September 23, 2022

WV woman who started fire that killed her parents sentenced to life, eligible for parole in 15 years

A woman from West Virginia who started a fire that killed her parents has been sentenced to life in prison. The woman will be eligible for parole in 15 years.

September 23, 2022

West Virginia circuit judge set to retire at the end of the year

Judge Phillip D. Gaujot, a WV circuit judge, is set to retire at the end of the year. He will retire on Dec. 31. He was appointed to the bench in 2009.

September 21, 2022

West Virginia Department of Transportation hiring new trainees, inspectors

The West Virginia Department of Transportation in Marshall County is taking applications. Entry-level transportation technician trainees and bridge inspectors can apply until Oct. 8.

September 20, 2022

West Virginia magistrate court fees can now be paid online

West Virginia magistrate court fines, fees, and costs accrued can now be paid online. People can enter their case number and pay the amount that they owe with a credit or debit card.

September 19, 2022

West Virginia governor torches Democrats' energy agenda: How can anybody defend what’s going on in DC?

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice warns the Manchin-Schumer deal will have consequences for Democrats in the midterms as Americans struggle with inflation.

September 16, 2022

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs into law bill restricting abortion after 8 weeks for adults

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed an abortion bill into law, outlawing the procedure for adults more than eight weeks pregnant with few exceptions.

September 16, 2022

New judge joining the bench in West Virginia's Ninth Family Court Circuit in Logan County

West Virginia resident Robert McCormick Ilderton was appointed to the Ninth Family Court Circuit in Logan. Ilderton has 19 years of legal experience.

September 14, 2022

West Virginia Interstate 77 bridge reopens following repairs

Interstate 77 bridge in West Virginia has been repaired and is now fully open. The bridge had been hit by heavy trucks multiple times over the years prior to the repair.