CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia residents often voice frustration about potholes, crumbling highways, and outdated infrastructure — and a new report suggests those concerns are well-founded. A recent study by national transportation…
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Former Senator Joe Manchin Shifts Focus to Energy Industry
Charleston, WV – For the first time in over 40 years, Joe Manchin is no longer a sitting politician. The former U.S. senator, West Virginia governor, and state official may have stepped…
Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes Prevails in Ethics Appeal
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that cleared former Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes of ethics violation charges, a decision that could mark the end…
Weather Warning: Strong Storms and Tornado Risk for West Virginia Monday
Charleston, WV — A strong round of severe weather is on track to sweep across West Virginia late Monday, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes, forecasters…
Father Charged After Injuring 3-Month-Old Daughter in Fit of Rage
West Virginia – A disturbing case of child abuse and neglect has emerged in West Virginia, where a 3-month-old infant suffered life-threatening injuries, leading to the arrests of her 41-year-old father, Timothy…
How a West Virginia Engineering Feat Connected Appalachia in 1977
Spanning an impressive 3,030 feet across one of North America’s oldest rivers, the New River Gorge Bridge is one of West Virginia’s most recognizable landmarks. Before its construction, travelers had to navigate…
USDA to Fast-Track State Bans on SNAP Purchases of Candy and Soda
As part of a broader initiative to “Make America Healthy Again,” the Trump administration is fast-tracking efforts to restrict purchases of soda and candy under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According…
New Ruling Requires Immigrants Without Legal Status to Register and Show ID
WASHINGTON — Starting Friday, millions of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization must register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and carry proof of registration at all times, following…
Humanities Programs Hit Hard by Sudden Loss of Federal Support
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame ceremony carried on in Charleston Saturday night, despite an unexpected funding cut that threatened to derail the entire event just days before it was set…
West Virginia Congressman Shares Selfie with Inmates at El Salvador’s Maximum Security Prison
A recent social media post by U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican from West Virginia’s 2nd District, has ignited widespread debate. The post, shared Tuesday, comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding deportations under…