West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs law barring abortion because of disability

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed a new law barring parents from seeking abortion care because they believe their child will be born with a disability.

Naked, drunken West Virginia man arrested for DUI, sexual abuse

A West Virginia man, who exposed himself to residents in three neighborhoods Tuesday night, has been arrested by the Charles Town Police Department.  

West Virginia connection to "Country Roads, Take Me Home" cleared up by cover band

It's one of the most famous songs in America: John Denver's “Country Roads, Take Me Home.” And it just turned 50! The song's ties to our area run deep, but is it really about West Virginia at all?

'Critical race theory' accusations prompt WV school district to pause 'Black Math Genius' program

“Racist,” and “Segregationist.” Those are some of the words being hurled toward school officials in one West Virginia district who tried to bring a program that focuses on Black kids to Jefferson County. The program is called: “Black Math Genius.”

California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.

Harpers Ferry provides socially distanced summer fun from hiking to kayaking

After Memorial Day weekend got rained out this year, many people are looking to take advantage of nicer weather and relaxed COVID restrictions including at Harpers Ferry in West Virginia.

West Virginia suspect dead after shooting State Trooper, sparking standoff

A West Virginia man is dead after he shot a State Trooper in the chest, and barricaded himself inside a home. The State Trooper was wearing a ballistic vest - but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

West Virginia governor signs bill banning transgender athletes

West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.

New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.

West Virginia anticipating 15K weekly doses of new Johnson & Johnson vaccine upon FDA approval

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced Friday that the state is anticipating approximately 15,000 weekly doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine upon its approval by the FDA.