West Virginia - Page 72

July 5, 2022

WV teaching scholarships awarded to 27 students

A group of WV high school graduates planning on becoming teachers will receive a scholarship worth up to $40,000 over four years.

June 30, 2022

WV ex-police clerk pleads guilty to perjury

A WV ex-police officer has pleaded guilty to lying to a federal grand jury about a program that allowed people to pay with cash and gift cards.

June 29, 2022

WV Gov. Jim Justice elected chair of Southern Regional Education Board

WV Governor Jim Justice has been elected to be the chairman of the Southern Regional Educational Board. he will lead the boards 80-member group.

June 27, 2022

WVU system tuition costs to increase

The West Virginia University system is expecting to see a raise in tuition across the board by an average of 2.5%. Employees at the school's salaries will increase 4-5%

June 27, 2022

Historic West Virginia Catholic church burned to ground by arsonist, police say

Police say an arsonist is responsible for burning down a historic Catholic church in West Virginia. Firefighters arrived to the scene only to discover ruins.

June 23, 2022

WV Family Court now taking applications for open positions

The Judiciary Vacancy Advisory Commission of West Virginia is taking applications for two vacancies in the Family Court. The deadline for applications is July 13.

June 23, 2022

Republican congressman proposes bill attacking Biden's elections executive order as state opposition grows

A House Republican hopes to draw attention to the pushback against President Biden's election executive order, which some say represents federal overreach into state voting systems

June 22, 2022

West Virginia helicopter crash kills all 6 on board

A Bell UH-1B helicopter crashed late Wednesday afternoon in Logan County, West Virginia, killing all six people on board, according to local authoriteis.

June 22, 2022

WV has four projects being funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission

The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $340,000 to the state of West Virginia. The projects will improve the infrastructure in Charleston.

June 21, 2022

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice declares state of emergency for Mingo County

Governor Jim Justice has declared a state of emergency for Mingo County due to damage from a storm. Flash flooding and downed trees have blocked roads in the county.