BY CHRIS LAWRENCE WINFIELD — Now that DNA has positively linked a West Virginia man to a rape and murder case in Canada, it’s possible other cold […]
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Turnpike’s busy holiday weekend starts today
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The Memorial Day weekend begins today for the West Virginia Turnpike. There is a five-day travel period for the bulk of holiday […]
ONEboxes to be dispersed in schools, medical centers across the state
BY KATHARINE SKELDON CHARLESTON — A few organizations are coming together to provide training, education, and drug overdose medication all in one box, making response to drug […]
W.Va. teachers among lowest paid in the entire nation
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — West Virginia ranks near the bottom when it comes to teacher pay. Public school teachers in the Mountain State are among the […]
WVU BOG to consider ‘academic transition timeline’
BY MIKE NOLTING A timeline and some procedures regarding West Virginia University’s proposed $45 million budget cut and transition to a leaner institution will be voted on […]
Rev. wants lawmakers to address school discipline issues
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — The leader of a faith-based non-profit organization and Charleston church says he wants Gov. Jim Justice to call lawmakers in for a […]
Morgantown reports spike in overdoses
BY MIKE NOLTING Morgantown officials report a spike in overdoses and two suspected deaths associated with the surge. On Friday night, five overdoses were reported, including two […]
Buck limit lowered to two
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE PIPESTEM — Most West Virginia deer hunters will see their opportunity to kill a third buck end with this fall’s hunting season. The West […]
Philly man admits to operating multi-state drug enterprise
BY MARSHA CHWALIK MARTINSBURG — A Philadelphia man has admitted to operating a multi-state organized drug trafficking business dubbed the “19th Street Enterprise.” The US Attorney’s Office […]
Interim state police superintendent: Changes won’t come overnight
BY MIKE NOLTING The new leader of the state police told state lawmakers Monday better days are ahead for the agency. Interim West Virginia State Police Superintendent […]