West Virginia lifting stay-home order, allowing some businesses to open next week

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.

Thieves stole $50K in wine from West Virginia inn shut down by COVID-19 restrictions, police say

Police in West Virginia say they’re looking for thieves who stole more than $50,000 worth of wine coolers from a restaurant in Shepherdstown that had been shut down by COVID-19 restrictions.

Preppers called 'crazy' now expect to sell out their West Virginia survivalist compound

People referred to these “doomsday preppers” as crazy, now the Chief Operations Officer of a survivalist compound in West Virginia tells FOX 5 they are expecting to sell-out in membership by the end of next month. 

1 dead, 2 arrested after shooting near West Virginia University

Two people were arrested in a fatal shooting at a student housing apartment complex near West Virginia University on Friday morning.

West Virginia governor welcomes Virginia residents who want to leave the Commonwealth

You’ve heard of Brexit, but how about Vexit? That’s what some are calling a long-shot plan — supported by West Virginia’s governor — that would allow Virginia counties to leave the Commonwealth and join West Virginia instead.

West Virginia officials invite Fairfax-based NRA to move as Virginia plans for gun-control

Officials in West Virginia are inviting the National Rifle Association to move to their state as lawmakers pursue gun-control measures in neighboring Virginia, where the group now has its headquarters.

W.Va. Gov. approves recommended firing of correctional academy cadets following apparent Nazi salute photo

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has approved the recommended terminations of over a dozen Corrections Academy trainees who were photographed giving what appears to be a Nazi salute in a class picture.

Evacuation order lifted in Martinsburg after chloride threat

Martinsburg residents who were evacuated from their homes on Monday were allowed to return after officials deemed the area safe.

Chemical spill scare forces dozens to evacuate in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Dozens of people evacuated for a gas exposure early Monday morning in Martinsburg were told by the evening that they cannot return until the next day. 

Freight train derails in Harpers Ferry, destroys bridge

A freight train full of grain derailed early Saturday in Harpers Ferry, destroying a picturesque walking bridge.

Apparent Nazi salute photo leads to suspensions in West Virginia agency

After a photo surfaced of West Virginia correction officer trainees giving what appears to be the Nazi salute, state officials quickly suspended some employees and the governor ordered the firing of those involved.

Man’s #CleanChallenge post shows dramatic transformation from addict to proud, healthy dad

Jason Wickline says he had to lose everything before finally deciding to beat his addiction and committing fully to recovery, and his story went viral after he shared images of his transformation on social media.

Macy's West Virginia distribution center adding 6,000 jobs

The Macy's fulfillment center in Martinsburg, West Virginia says they're hiring more than 6,000 people for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.