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Lifestyle 21 hours ago

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.

U.S. 21 hours ago

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 21 hours ago

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.

U.S. 21 hours ago

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.

U.S. 21 hours ago

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.

U.S. 21 hours ago

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.

Media 21 hours ago

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.

Politics 21 hours ago

Top lawmakers blast 'activist court' ruling blocking natural gas pipeline

Several lawmakers blasted a 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling this week for blocking construction of a natural gas pipeline approved under the recent debt ceiling package.

VIDEO 21 hours ago

Caleb Hanna could be the youngest African American to achieve state office

West Virginia State Rep. Caleb Hanna could be the youngest African American to achieve state office.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Nearly half of West Virginia University’s academic programs under review as budget shortfall hits $45 million

The West Virginia University is looking for ways to offset a budget shortfall of $45 million by placing nearly half of its academic programs such as law and engineering under evaluation.

U.S. 21 hours ago

WV officer fatally shoots unarmed Detroit man who claimed he had gun, threatened to blow up house

Ahmad Abdulah, 25, of Detroit, was fatally shot by a Huntington, West Virginia police officer after making multiple violent threats. Abdulah was later determined to have been unarmed.

Politics 21 hours ago

Sen Manchin failed to pay taxes on time, joining other Democrats who struggled with similar issue: report

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has been late to make payments on taxes he owed in recent years, according to a new report.

U.S. 21 hours ago

WV physician named first board member of nonprofit tasked with delivering state's opioid settlement

A West Virginia physician has been named as the first board member of a nonprofit that has been tasked with distributing the state's opioid settlement money.

Media 21 hours ago

Attorneys general warn EPA’s electric vehicle push is an ‘attack on rural America’: ‘Going to get bludgeoned'

Attorneys General in over 20 states urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the Biden Administration's "unwise and unsustainable" proposed electric vehicle rules.

U.S. 21 hours ago

West Virginia golf course street renamed in honor of longtime worker

Longtime golf course maintenance worker Johnny Kincaid is being honored with a street sign. The head groundskeeper worked at the West Virginia park for 50 years.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Active shooter reported in Weirton, West Virginia; police on the scene

Police and law enforcement are reporting an active shooter in Weirton, West Virginia, on Saturday afternoon along with other area officials including the Hancock County EMS.

U.S. 21 hours ago

West Virginia gas plant to pay $1.9M for Ohio River pollution

Messer LLC has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle accusations that it violated the Clean Water Act by dumping metallic waste into the Ohio River.

U.S. 21 hours ago

West Virginia cash-for-worker program adds 5th destination

A program aimed at attracting remote workers to West Virginia by offering cash and outdoor adventures has expanded to include a fifth destination.

Politics 21 hours ago

Joe Manchin vows to fight Biden's war on appliances: 'Not supporting any of the craziness'

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., blasted the Biden administration over its regulations aimed at restricting home appliances in an effort to combat climate change.

Politics 21 hours ago

Republicans take action to overturn Biden's power plant crackdown

Republicans in West Virginia introduced legislation to challenge the legality of the EPA's push to shut down coal- and natural gas-fired power plants.

Politics 21 hours ago

WV circuit court wrongly blocked Gov. Justice from enforcing charter school law, state Supreme Court says

The state Supreme Court ruled that a West Virginia circuit court erroneously prevented Gov. Jim Justice from enforcing a law that approves new charter schools.

U.S. 21 hours ago

2 inmates charged with killing their cellmate in West Virginia jail

Two inmates have been charged with killing their fellow cellmate in a West Virginia jail. The man died after the two men beat him to death inside the jail.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Man accused of fatally shooting West Virginia Sergeant Cory S. Maynard to appear in court

A court appearance is scheduled on Friday for Timothy Kennedy, the man accused of shooting and killing West Virginia Sgt. Cory S. Maynard. The hearing comes two days after the service.

U.S. 21 hours ago

West Virginia GOP house of delegates welcomes new member appointed by Gov. Justice

Diana Winzenreid, the owner of a digital marketing agency based in Wheeling, has been appointed as the newest member of West Virginia's Republican supermajority House of Delegates.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Federal conservation initiatives announced for endangered candy darter in West Virginia

On the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, two federal conservation initiatives were recently announced to aid the endangered species the candy darter.

Media 21 hours ago

Manchin fires back at Obama adviser who called him 'dead man walking' in West Virginia: 'Funny comment'

Sen. Joe Manchin fired back at David Axelrod, a former senior advisor to Barack Obama, who claimed the senator is a "dead man walking" in West Virginia.

Media 21 hours ago

Joe Manchin claims Biden is being 'pushed' to 'far-left': Not 'where the country is'

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., called out President Biden for being pushed to the "far-left," dividing him from the "silent majority" of Americans.

Politics 21 hours ago

Manchin not ruling out 2024 3rd-party presidential run: ‘Extremism coming from the far left and the far right'

Sen. Joe Manchin sidestepped questions on whether he was considering a third-party presidential run in 2024, while praising moderate centrists.

U.S. 21 hours ago

West Virginia police officer shot and killed, suspect in custody after intense manhunt

A West Virginia State Police officer died on Friday after he was shot while responding to a shooting complaint. The suspect is being charged with first-degree murder.

Politics 21 hours ago

West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison to retire next year

John Hutchison, a Supreme Court Justice in West Virginia, said he looks forward to spending more time with his family as he announced plans for retirement next year.

Politics 21 hours ago

Joe Manchin calls 'bulls---' on GOP taking credit for gas pipeline in debt ceiling deal

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital it is "bulls---" Republicans have been characterized as the driving force guaranteeing a key pipeline provision in debt ceiling talks.