August 24, 2023 Prosecutors seek plea hearings for corrections officers accused in death of inmate Prosecutors have requested that a federal court set plea hearings for two Southern Regional Jail corrections officers charged with conspiracy.
August 24, 2023 West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife of his chief of staff to fill vacant judge's position Stephanie Abraham has been appointed to fill an open judge seat in Kanawha County by the West Virginia governor. Abraham is the wife of Gov. Jim Justices' chief of staff.
August 21, 2023 Students protest West Virginia University’s proposal to cut academic programs, faculty The West Virginia University has proposed to eliminate 9% of its majors and 7% of its entire faculty. On Monday, students staged a walkout to protest the cutbacks.
August 11, 2023 Sen. Manchin ‘seriously’ considering switching to Independent Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explained that he is considering switching to become an Independent.
August 11, 2023 Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.
August 10, 2023 Dems across the country defecting to GOP: 'Democratic Party has become unrecognizable' Five Democratic state lawmakers have defected and joined the Republican Party so far in 2023, continuing a trend that has seen 83 lawmakers make that switch since 1994.
August 10, 2023 Driver rescued in West Virginia after car rolls down steep 70-foot river embankment A 19-year-old driver, who rolled down a 70-foot embankment near West Virginia’s Cacapon River, was rescued Tuesday. The woman was sent to the hospital for treatment.
August 4, 2023 'Protect our freedoms': Why a pastor's wife and a mom of 2 are heading to the library on August 5 Two leaders of "See You at the Library" events scheduled for August 5 told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital why they feel it's important to stand up for their faith beliefs and personal freedoms.
August 3, 2023 On this day in history, August 3, 1984, gymnast Mary Lou Retton wins Olympic gold Gymnast Mary Lou Retton captured Americans' hearts after she edged out two Romanian gymnasts for the individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
August 1, 2023 West Virginia school district settles lawsuits for over $11 million in teacher abuse case A West Virginia school district has reached multiple settlements totaling more than $11M in lawsuits related to the abuse of special education students by a teacher in her classroom.