August 16, 2022 West Virginia to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, tests at schools West Virginia's health agency plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccines and tests at community events and schools. Sixteen different vans will offer these services across West Virginia.
August 15, 2022 West Virginia to speed up DMV process with REAL ID Headstart West Virginia's DMV announced an online service that would make it easier to get a REAL ID. The service will cut the time spent at the DMV, with a guided path through pre-enrollment.
August 15, 2022 West Virginia rattlesnake expert dies after he's bitten by a Timber rattlesnake Snake expert William H. Martin died on August 3, 2022, after he was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake in West Virginia. He was active in locating hidden snake dens, even in his later years.
August 12, 2022 Small plane crashes in northern West Virginia A single-engine plane flying from Indiana to Pennsylvania crashed in northern West Virginia. It is not clear if anyone involved was hurt or killed in the accident.
August 11, 2022 WV man enters plea deal in fatal shooting of high school athlete a month before graduation A man who shot and killed a West Virginia high school athlete has agreed to a plea deal. Dekotis Elijah Thomas was set to stand trial on Monday.
August 11, 2022 West Virginia governor declares state of emergency for jail staffing shortfalls Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a state emergency because of staffing issues at county jails, arguing that the state's pay is not competitive.
August 11, 2022 West Virginia's David Roach will be the next superintendent of schools West Virginia Board of Education has selected David Roach to become the next state superintendent of schools. He was previously a superintendent for multiple WV counties.
August 10, 2022 Widow of West Virginia man killed on Myrtle Beach vacation wants 'death penalty or life' in prison for suspect A West Virginia woman is seeking justice after her husband was shot at eight times and killed while their family was on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
August 10, 2022 West Virginia woman charged with taking funds from county clerk's office A West Virginia woman has been charged with taking funds from the county clerk's office. She is said to have taken more than $21,000 of other people's tax payments.
August 9, 2022 West Virginia's already highest per capita trans youth population may be under counted: Study A study conducted by West Virginia University found that the state's population of transgender youth may have been severely under counted by previous research.