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West Virginia July 31, 2023

West Virginia University president gets yearlong contract extension

West Virginia University's Board of Governors granted President E. Gordon Gee a one-year contract extension. His original contract was set to expire next year.

West Virginia July 31, 2023

West Virginia revokes Alderson Broaddus' right to award degrees as school hemorrhages money

The financially struggling Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia will be prohibited from awarding degrees effective December 31.

West Virginia July 26, 2023

West Virginia police officer accused of using excessive force on man who was walking along highway

A West Virginia State Police trooper was accused of using excessive force on a man who was walking along an interstate highway. He was allegedly handcuffed and tackled before he died.

West Virginia July 20, 2023

West Virginia judge rules in favor of incarcerated atheist's rights against religious coercion

A West Virginia judge ruled in favor of an incarcerated atheist stating the state corrections agency cannot compel him to participate in religiously-affiliated programs.

LIFESTYLE July 19, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

West Virginia July 18, 2023

ACLU of West Virginia files lawsuit against county commissioner for social media blocking

The ACLU of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against a county commissioner, alleging that he violated a constituent's First Amendment rights by blocking her on his Facebook page.

POLITICS July 18, 2023

Joe Manchin's campaign said it fired sole employee who called to 'hang' Trump, but filings suggest otherwise

Sen. Joe Manchin's campaign said it fired its longtime sole staffer who called for Trump to be hanged, but it continued payments months later.

West Virginia July 18, 2023

Suspect who allegedly wounded a West Virginia trooper during traffic stop killed hours later

On Monday, a suspect shot a trooper in the elbow during a traffic stop in West Virginia. The suspect was then fatally shot hours after fleeing the scene.

West Virginia July 17, 2023

West Virginia state trooper shot during traffic stop; suspect at large

A West Virginia state trooper was shot during a traffic stop in Raleigh County, and the suspect remains at large, according to officials. The officer was struck in the elbow.

West Virginia July 13, 2023

West Virginia state health officer to join board overseeing distribution of opioid settlements

Health officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen, of West Virginia, was selected to join a board to help oversee the distribution of the state’s opioid settlements.

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Manchin's New Hampshire appearance fuels third-party 'spoiler' fears among Democrats

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will take part in a No Labels town hall in New Hampshire in the coming days, according to multiple reports.