CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Visitors passing by the southern entrance of the West Virginia State Capitol may notice a striking bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln, illuminated at night. What many don’t realize is…
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West Virginia State Police Unveils New Violent Crime Task Force
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) has announced the creation of a new Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) aimed at solving cold cases and tackling violent crime throughout the…
WV House to Vote on School Immunization Bill with Religious Exemptions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia House of Delegates is set to vote on a bill that would ease the state’s stringent school vaccination laws by reinstating religious exemptions and giving private…
Trump’s Billions for Border Security Leave Local Residents Without Basic Resources
Despite billions of federal and state dollars funneled into border security along the U.S.-Mexico line, communities in Texas and Arizona remain among the poorest in the country, struggling to access basic necessities…
West Virginia Congressman Faces Backlash After Posting Selfie with Inmates in El Salvador Prison
A recent social media post by U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, has sparked significant controversy. On Tuesday, Moore shared his visit to El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism…
Cartels Suffer $510 Million Loss After Massive U.S. Coast Guard Drug Bust
After a high-impact patrol mission in the eastern Pacific, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida, bringing back a record-setting haul of illegal drugs—over 44,550 pounds of cocaine and…
Mad Butcher of West Virginia – True Crime or Urban Legend?
Between 1962 and 1964, a series of chilling disappearances and brutal murders spread fear across Southern West Virginia. The unknown perpetrator, dubbed the “Mad Butcher,” left a legacy of terror, but to…
West Virginia Ranked Among Worst States for Older Workers in New Study
A new national report has placed West Virginia near the bottom of the list when it comes to supporting older adults in the workforce. Ranked 48th overall, the state faces significant hurdles…
USDA Moves to Fast-Track State Bans on Using SNAP for Candy, Soda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is fast-tracking requests from various states to exclude soda and candy from the list of eligible purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as part…
New ‘Nutritious SNAP Act’ Aims to Revamp Food Assistance with Healthier Options
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has unveiled the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025, a new legislative proposal aimed at encouraging healthier food choices within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill seeks…