Joann fabrics stores closing: Full list of 500 stores including many in Maryland, Virginia

Joann, the struggling fabric and crafts retailer, announced Wednesday it will close approximately 500 stores across the United States, including many in Maryland and Virginia. Here’s the full list.

Snow totals for DC, Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia for February 11 & 12

A blast of winter weather brought snow to Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia on Tuesday. Here are the latest snow totals from the National Weather Service for Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12.

School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 10

Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.

Snow totals for DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia from January 5-6, 2025

The first significant snowfall of the season broke records across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region on Monday. Here’s a look at snow totals near you from the National Weather Service.

Republican Riley Moore secures West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District seat

West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has clinched the seat for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, securing a decisive victory over Democrat Steven Wendelin. Moore’s win reflects the district’s strong support for conservative values and his track record of public service in West Virginia.

Patrick Morrisey wins West Virginia Gubernatorial race: AP calls

Patrick Morrisey, the Republican candidate and current Attorney General of West Virginia, has emerged victorious in the state’s gubernatorial race, defeating his opponents in a highly contested election.

West Virginia woman struggles with massive sinkhole in front yard

A West Virginia woman is desperately seeking help after a large sinkhole, 15 feet deep and 6 feet wide, appeared in her front yard, leaving her fearful and frustrated.

Is Harpers Ferry haunted? A closer look at the town's eery past

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a town rich with American history. But it's also said to be the home of some who have passed on and still choose to lurk around. 

Trump repeats false claims on late-term abortions during presidential debate

During the 2024 presidential debate, Donald Trump repeated false claims about late-term abortions, falsely stating that some states allow abortions after birth, despite experts debunking these statements as misinformation.

West Virginia woman killed as Debby topples tree onto home

A 36-year-old woman was killed Thursday night when a large oak tree uprooted and crashed through her home in the Shannondale community of Harpers Ferry. The incident occurred as Tropical Storm Debby brought substantial rain and strong winds to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Seven tornadoes confirmed in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia: NWS

The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5. 

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin rules out presidential run in 2024

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler."