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WEST VIRGINIA


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After West Virginia opioid verdict, another case postponed

The trial for a lawsuit accusing three major U.S. drug distributors of causing a health crisis throughout West Virginia has been postponed.

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My family visited a town where cellphones aren't allowed. Not having service made me a more present parent.

The area is considered a quiet zone, and cellphones are illegal. The mom of two realized that without distractions, she's a better parent.

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WVa opioid trial verdict still pending nearly a year later

Last July, a federal judge in West Virginia heard closing arguments in the first lawsuit to go to trial over the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic.

Nuclear power is gaining support after years of decline. But old hurdles remain

Investment from the government and private sector are changing the trajectory of the aging U.S. nuclear fleet and spurring development of new nuclear technology.

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Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled

A group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out closures, downsizing and other significant medical facility changes nationwide, Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday. The West Virginia Democrat, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said there is bipartisan support to avoid filling vacancies on the VA’s Assets and Infrastructure Review Commission and to end the commission in the next National Defense Authorization Act.

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West Virginia helicopter crash victims identified

Medical examiners in West Virginia have released the names of six people killed in the crash of a Vietnam-era helicopter that gave tour rides. The aircraft crashed Wednesday during its last planned flight at an annual reunion for helicopter enthusiasts in Logan County. The state's chief medical examiner released the names of the victims on Saturday.

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Some U.S. Clinics Stop Doing Abortions As Ruling Takes Hold

Abortions were immediately halted in nine states. Providers in two other states, Oklahoma and South Dakota, had already stopped the procedure.

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Star City Motor Madness kicks off in Roanoke

The big weekend started with Cruise Night on Williamson Road Friday, and on Saturday, there will be a car show in Downtown Roanoke from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some US clinics stop doing abortions as ruling takes hold

Abortion bans that were put on the books in some states in the event Roe v. Wade was overturned have started automatically going into effect, while clinics elsewhere — including Alabama, Texas and West Virginia — have stopped performing abortions for fear of prosecution, sending women away in tears.

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More than 3,000 without power after overnight storms in Southwest, Central Virginia

Thousands are without power in Virginia after severe storms hit our region overnight.

West Virginia helicopter crash leaves 6 dead

The helicopter was used for recreational tours.

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Aunt pulls 6-year-old from SUV going down boat ramp before both drown in West Virginia

The fishing trip was a family tradition. “We were outside just a normal day,” recalled the boy’s mother.

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Child and two adults missing after being swept away in Milwaukee drainage ditch after severe storms

A child and two adults were missing after they were swept away in a drainage ditch in Milwaukee a day earlier following severe thunderstorms that brought heavy rains and damaging winds.

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West Virginia cash-for-worker program welcomes new residents

A program offering cash incentives for out-of-state workers to move to West Virginia has welcomed its second round of new residents.

West Virginia deputy sheriff fatally shot, 1 suspect killed

The area is about an hour east of the state capital, Charleston.

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Nearly half of families with kids can no longer afford enough food 5 months after child tax credit ended

Nearly half of parents who got expanded child tax credit checks now say they can't afford enough food to feed their families, according to a May survey.

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West Virginia Former Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Offense for Sexual Assault on 16-Year-Old Girl

A West Virginia former official pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a 16-year-old victim by forcibly raping her in a bunk room at the Danville Fire Department in Danville, West Virginia. I want to thank the FBI, the West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office for their outstanding investigative efforts in this case.”“The facts of this case are troubling,” said Special Agent in Charge Nordwall. This case was investigated by the Pittsburgh Division of the FBI with the support of the West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia State Fire Marshals. It is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Kathryn E. Gilbert of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Rada Herrald and Julie White for the Southern District of West Virginia.

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How My Hometown Produced a Jan. 6 Sedition Suspect

One writer discovers her small Virginia town’s underside of conspiracy, guns and anti-government sentiment.

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Covington man found dead in West Virginia, police say

A Covington man was found dead in West Virginia over the weekend, according to the Greenbrier County Sheriff's Department.

WVa National Guard member who wore ‘Yes, I’m a Trump girl’ shirt at Capitol charged in riot

A part-time member of the West Virginia National Guard who authorities say was wearing a sweatshirt that read "Yes, I'm a Trump girl" inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda has been charged with participating in the January 2021 riot.

West Virginia woman arrested after stolen rental car chase ends in Alleghany County

A West Virginia woman is behind bars in Roanoke after police say she stole a car from a rental company Monday.

This is how many lives could have been saved with COVID vaccinations in each state

A large share of the nearly 1 million people who died of COVID in the U.S. may have lived if they'd gotten vaccinated. A new analysis shows how many lives could have been saved across the country.

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The MAGA vs. GOP divide in the Republican primaries

Nebraska has been a Republican state for a long time. West Virginia hasn't. Does this help explain Tuesday's results?

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Trump-Backed Rep. Alex Mooney Wins West Virginia GOP Primary

Congressman Mooney won the Republican nomination — with more than half the votes — for one of West Virginia's two available seats in the U.S. House.

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Trump's pick loses gubernatorial primary in Nebraska, but his candidate in West Virginia wins

In Nebraska, Trump had backed Charles Herbster, who was accused by multiple women of groping.

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Nebraska and West Virginia primary results: More tests for Trump's influence in the GOP

In the primary for the Republican nomination, the former president endorsed an ally accused of sexual misconduct.

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Trump's Clout Factors Into U.S. House Races In W.Va., Nebraska

West Virginia's election is the first of five primaries in which two incumbent U.S. House members will face off.

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Here are the key primary election results from West Virginia

The state's top race to watch is in the 2nd Congressional District, where redistricting has placed two Republican incumbents in a primary battle.

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Here are the key primary election results from Nebraska

In Nebraska, the governor's race has top billing, as polls show a close Republican contest between Charles Herbster, Brett Lindstrom and Jim Pillen.

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Trump-backed US Rep. Alex Mooney wins W.Va. GOP primary

Congressman Alex Mooney has won the Republican nomination for one of West Virginia’s two seats in the U.S. House.

2022 Midterms: What To Watch In Nebraska, West Virginia

Nebraska and West Virginia — two Republican-leaning states — will hold primary elections Tuesday for who's on the midterm ballots in November.

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What it’s like to have a baby in the states most likely to ban abortion

Many of the states that are the most likely to ban abortion have the highest rates of uninsured women and the highest rates of maternal deaths.

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Greyhound racing nearing its end in the US after long slide

Vera Rasnake laughed as she led a trio of barking, jostling dogs into the Iowa Greyhound Park, but her smile faded when she acknowledged that after 41 years of being around the sleek animals, her sport was teetering on extinction. After the end of a truncated season in Dubuque in May, the track here will close. It’s been a long slide for greyhound racing, which reached its peak in the 1980s when there were more than 50 tracks across 19 states.

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Who doesn't text in 2022? Most state Medicaid programs

Though the majority of Medicaid recipients have smartphones, most states will rely on snail mail and email to tell people their coverage is at risk with the end of the COVID public health emergency.

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The Trailer: A Republican feud in West Virginia: Infrastructure money versus a Trump endorsement

West Virginia's Republican-on-Republican primary, election conspiracy theorists capture GOP nominations in Colorado, and a crypto-inspired Democratic family feud in Oregon.

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Epidemiologist: Drug supply fueled WVa crisis over poverty

An epidemiologist testifying at West Virginia's ongoing trial against three major pharmaceutical companies said the influx of prescription opioids into communities was the main driver of the state’s drug crisis.

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Jake Stephens following coach Dan Earl to Chattanooga

Stephens earned All-SoCon First Team honors this past season.

WVa trial expert: Drug makers downplayed risks in marketing

Lawyers for the state of West Virginia are concluding the first week of a trial against three major opioid makers.

Warm, spring breeze precedes nighttime storm threat Wednesday

A few strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

US drug czar testifies in WVa lawsuit against opioid makers

The new White House drug czar has testified that the opioid epidemic got so bad in drug-ravaged West Virginia that the state was having trouble finding foster parents to care for children.

Politics Are Driving Cities To Push For Separation As New States

Some conservative counties are pushing to join red states, which would shift politics, tax dollars and demographics.

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Politics Are Driving Cities To Push For Separation As New States

Some conservative counties are pushing to join red states, which would shift politics, tax dollars and demographics.

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Woman accused of trafficking drugs from Dayton to West Virginia gets maximum sentence

A West Virginia woman was recently sentenced in Gallia County, Ohio to the maximum allowable sentence after being accused of trafficking drugs from Dayton to Charleston, West Virginia.

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33-year-old man dies after crashing on Route 311 in Alleghany County

A 33-year-old man lost his life after crashing on Route 311 Saturday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Manchin, leaders tout battery plant coming to W.Va.

Programs to re-train coal miners and reinvigorate West Virginia’s suffering workforce have been proposed before. Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said Friday many have been a disappointment because there were no jobs. “All that ended up being was basically an extension of unemployment benefits because no jobs came because there's no factories," Manchin said.

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Alleghany County marks bicentennial this year

COVINGTON — Alleghany County is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2022. The county was formed from parts of Botetourt and Bath, along with a portion of Monroe County, which is now a part of West Virginia, on Jan. 5, 1822, by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. Its name was taken from an old Indian word meaning “endless,” which […]

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Stop speeding, get the junk out of your trunk, and other strategies to save money at the gas pump

With gas prices spiking, drivers are looking for ways to cut their costs. Here are some strategies that can save you money — and other moves that may not reduce your costs as much as you think.

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Argentina: Protesters clash with police during IMF debate

A small group of protesters throw rocks and clash with police during a demonstration outside Argentina's Congress as lawmakers debate a plan for the country to repay a ruinous $45 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund.

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No. 6 KU cruises past West Virginia 87-63 in Big 12 quarters

Ochai Agbaji led sixth-ranked Kansas with 18 points in a 87-63 victory over West Virginia in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament.

‘Deeply saddened’: NC-based NASCAR team hauler driver killed in fiery Texas crash

The driver hit the rear of an SUV near Longview, Texas, authorities said. He was headed to ARCA race in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Gas prices skyrocketing in Virginia and across the nation

Drivers in Virginia are paying the price at the pump.

Sip this charming $13 elderberry wine with a fruity dessert

RECOMMENDED | This week, try an adventurous red from Spain, a Tuscan red, and two Rhone-style wines from a veteran California vintner.

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Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad helps find missing body in West Virginia

A missing man was found dead in West Virginia.

Manchin sits with Republicans during State of the Union

Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, opted to sit on the Republicans' side of the House chamber during President Biden's first State of the Union address.Why it matters: Manchin has been outspoken in recent days against what he has branded “hypocritical” policies on energy imports pursued by the Biden administration. N0netheless, he stood repeatedly with his fellow Democrats to applaud policies outlined by the president.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscrib

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This rural news start-up has two reporters and an editor with no broadband. Already, it’s made an impact.

In western Virginia, veterans of a once-great newspaper are starting Cardinal, a small news site with big ambitions for Appalachian readers.

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Here's where Afghan evacuees have resettled in the U.S.

More than one-third of 67,380 Afghans processed at U.S. military sites following their evacuation from Afghanistan have been resettled in Texas, California and Virginia.

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Wife of former Navy engineer pleads guilty to trying to sell nuclear secrets

The wife of a former Navy engineer pleaded guilty Friday to helping her husband try to sell nuclear secrets to a foreign country.

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Families are suing a West Virginia school district for holding a Christian assembly

The lawsuit alleges that the Cabell County school system has a history of disregarding the religious freedom of its students.

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Plea hearing set for Md. woman charged in submarine spy case

The wife of a Navy nuclear engineer charged with trying to sell submarine secrets to a foreign government appears poised to plead guilty.

Former Navy engineer pleads guilty to trying to sell nuclear secrets

A former Navy nuclear engineer pleaded guilty in federal court in West Virginia to conspiring to communicate restricted data.

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Tough moments for McKinley High School parents & families

Tough moments for McKinley High School parents & families

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Christian revival prompts student walkout at West Virginia public high school

The students say the special assembly violated the Constitution's separation of church and state. The school district says attending the event was voluntary.

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Mass. divided over lifting of school mask mandate

Parents in the U.S. state of Massachusetts are divided and conflicted over the decision to lift the school mask mandate. Students and staff at public schools will no longer have to wear face coverings while indoors starting Feb. 28. (Feb. 9)

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Coal-dependent West Virginia eliminates ban on nuclear power

The state's ban on nuclear plants was enacted in 1996, but nuclear power has gained support as a tool to keep climate change under control and other states are transitioning away from fossil fuels.

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Former Joe Manchin aides lobbied his office, Congress on Build Back Better in leadup to senator rejecting bill

Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat from West Virginia, is a pivotal vote in the Senate, which is split 50-50.

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Joe Manchin gave a fresh hint on what he wants from a skinny Build Back Better: 'Just fix the tax code'

It's sometimes hard to know what, exactly, Sen. Joe Manchin wants from legislation — but it seems like tax reform is on his mind.

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Youngkin, Justice seek relief from health worker vax rule

The Republican governors of Virginia and West Virginia are asking the Biden administration for a limited waiver to the federal vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Bette Midler bites back at West Virginia governor after he says she can kiss his dog's 'hiney'

Bette Midler bit back at West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday, a day after he held up his dog’s rear end and said she could kiss its "hiney" following his State of the State speech.

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Biscuit World workers say no to 1st W.Va. fast-food union

An employee-led effort to unionize a franchise of Tudor’s Biscuit World in West Virginia has failed.

West Virginia weather station plummets to new record low temperature Saturday

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

U.S. Has a Blueprint to Electrify Its Country Roads

The government pushed to bring power to rural America in the mid-20th century. It can make a similar choice for electric vehicles.

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Even the new Girl Scout cookie is having supply-chain issues — but it’s worth tracking down

The scourge might make it harder to get your mitts on the newest variety of the organization's famous treats.

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Iowans prepare for winter storm

AccuWeather's Jillian Angeline was in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 14, as residents braced for a major winter storm.

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Nearly 20,000 still without power after snow rolls through Southwest, Central Virginia

Monday morning’s snow has left many without power.

Happy New Year! Ball drops but temperatures don’t...yet

Temperatures near record highs New Year's Day before a strong cold front moves through

Minnesota beats West Virginia 18-6 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Ky Thomas ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, Mar’Kiese Irving added 129 yards rushing and Minnesota shut down West Virginia to win the Guaranteed Rate Bowl 18-6.

Virginia board OKs stream-crossing permit for gas pipeline

A Virginia board has granted a waterbody crossing permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Rosie’s unveils $28 million expansion, doubling in size and slot machines

The new slots and entertainment venue at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Vinton are now open to the public.

Popular winter destination opens on Thursday

Snowshoe is gearing up for a busy season.

Virginia is one of the worst states for kids aging out of foster care

We’re working for you to find out what could be done differently to help children all over the Commonwealth

Couple rounds of mountain snow, along with chilly breezes this weekend

Two wintry cold fronts will cause big impacts to our weather through Monday

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WSLS 10 News team takes home three Associated Press awards

The WSLS 10 News team was honored to take home several awards Saturday afternoon during the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters awards for content that aired during 2020.

‘It is time’: Cold snap allows Snowshoe to start making snow

Cold, dry air means snow-making can begin three weeks prior to season opener

Paid leave's demise tough on backers in Manchin's home state

Supporters of a proposal to provide paid family medical leave are dealing with another disappointment in Sen. Joe Manchin’s home state of West Virginia.

Biden announces ‘historic’ deal — but there’s no action yet

It’s big, messy and complicated as the Democratic leaders in Congress try to muscle President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic policy package into law.

West Virginia man dies in Alleghany County car crash

Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly single vehicle crash in Alleghany County. The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:07 p.m. on Route 311, two tenths of a mile west of Tuckahoe Road.

Prosecutors seek detention in Navy submarine espionage case

Federal prosecutors are asking that a Navy engineer charged with trying to sell submarine secrets to a foreign country remain locked up as his case moves forward.

Navy nuclear engineer charged with trying to pass secrets

The Justice Department says a Navy nuclear engineer with access to military secrets has been charged with trying to pass information about the design of American nuclear-powered submarines to someone he thought was a representative of a foreign government but who turned out to be an undercover FBI agent.

Two Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters lock themselves to equipment in West Virginia

Two Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters have attached themselves to equipment at a site in West Virginia, according to Appalachians Against Pipelines.

Brkic's last-second FG lifts No. 4 Oklahoma past W. Virginia

Gabe Brkic’s 30-yard field goal as time expired gave No. 4 Oklahoma a 16-13 win over West Virginia.

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Foundations offer cities help convincing workers to relocate

A new effort in Northwest Arkansas offering $10,000 incentives to new residents is part of an increasing number of philanthropy-financed projects trying to spark economic development, promote civic and cultural life, attract skilled workers, and offset declining or sparse populations.

No pointing fingers, Virginia Tech prepping for Richmond with positive mentality

After suffering their first lost of the season to West Virginia, Lecitus Smith said the locker room was awfully quiet.

Monday huddle: Red-zone ineptitude dooms Hokies in loss

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Va Tech 27-21

West Virginia survived No. 15 Virginia Tech’s furious rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Hokies 27-21.

No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies falls to West Virginia Mountaineers, 27-21

The Black Diamond Trophy won’t be going home with the No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies after its rivalry game against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Virginia Tech preps to defend Black Diamond Trophy at West Virginia

Virginia Tech renews its rivalry with West Virginia for the first time since 2017 when the two played in their season opener on a Sunday night at FedEx Field.

Knights Crossing returns after one-year hiatus

Green Hill Park in Salem will once again be awash in runners for the Knights Crossing Invitational.

Bouncing between fall and summer vibes now through the weekend

The jet stream dips and lifts, causing temperature swings through the weekend

Deadly 1921 coal miner revolt in West Virginia remembered

A hundred years have passed in West Virginia since a mine industry conflict sparked the largest U.S. uprising since the Civil War.

West Virginia cash-for-worker program seeks more applicants

A program offering cash incentives for out-of-state workers to move to West Virginia has welcomed its first round of new residents, and more people can now apply.

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