Multiple state lawmakers joined, observed US Capitol turmoil
A West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself and supporters of President Donald Trump storming into the U.S. Capitol is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation as federal prosecutors step up their pursuit of violent perpetrators.
West Virginia state lawmaker charged after storming US Capitol with pro-Trump mob
A West Virginia state lawmaker has been charged with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters, the Justice Department announced Friday.
'Absolutely not. No': Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin balks at $2,000 stimulus checks
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) told The Washington Post he would “absolutely not” support a bill to issue $2,000 stimulus checks.
“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol
A West Virginia lawmaker recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, triggering calls for his resignation.
West Virginia Governor to reopen in-person learning to younger students
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced an aggressive plan Wednesday to reopen public schools to in-person learning for younger students and offer coronavirus vaccines to residents age 80 and older and to teachers and school personnel over age 50.
West Virginia National Guard airman killed responding to arson
An airman in the West Virginia National Guard was killed over the weekend responding to a fire that investigators believe was the work of an arsonist.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Virginia coronavirus deaths pass 1,000
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in West Virginia pushed past 1,000 with the announcement Tuesday of a record 34 deaths.
West Virginia residents sheltered-in-place after explosion at chemical plant
Residents in a section of Belle, W. Va., were told to shelter in place late Tuesday after a “chemical incident” at a local chemical plant, Reuters reported.
Seat belt enforcement push starts Monday in West Virginia, border states
Police in West Virginia and other states are heightening efforts to enforce seat belt laws.
West Virginia ramps up seat belt enforcement on Monday
West Virginia highway enforcers are taking part in this year’s Click It or Ticket effort that begins Monday.
West Virginia survivalist camp to 'activate' for Election Day
Fortitude Ranch, a survivalist community that has a secured compound in West Virginia, plans to “activate” for Election Day.
Early voting begins in West Virginia with long lines, some parking tickets
Early voting started Wednesday in West Virginia, and while many people expected long lines at the polls, they weren’t expecting parking tickets when they got back to their cars.
Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
West Virginia man leveled threats toward Black Lives Matter rally, cops say
A West Virginia man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly made threatening remarks toward a Black Lives Matter Rally.
West Virginia governor's companies get millions in coronavirus loans
At least six Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, including four energy companies, the governor's lavish resort The Greenbrier, as well as The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
West Virginia governor's family businesses received $6.3M in virus aid
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family companies received at least $6.3 million from a federal rescue package meant to help small businesses hold off on layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia coronvirus cases rising as reopening plan continues
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Monday that coronavirus cases are climbing across the state though he declined to strengthen restrictions as his reopening plan continues.
Same games, new rules for West Virginia casino due to coronavirus
As Maryland casinos get ready to reopen next Friday, casinos in West Virginia have been up and running almost a week now.
WV men claim hospital switched them at birth in 1942, forcing them to suffer 'lifetime of consequences'
Two West Virginia men are accusing a Roman Catholic diocese of making them suffer a “lifetime of consequences” after they were allegedly switched at birth nearly 80 years ago.