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.

Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old girl missing since July 6

The West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help finding a 4-year-old girl who they say was abducted by her father.

3 dead after West Virginia bar shooting

Three people are dead on Tuesday morning after a shooting in a West Virginia bar.

Arrest made in connection to murder of missing W.Va. girl, sheriff's office says

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office says they have made an arrest in connection to the murder of a missing 15-year-old girl. On Thursday evening, Sheriff K.C. Bohrer announced in a press conference that the suspect is the boyfriend of Riley Crossman's mother, Chantel Oakley.

Man dead in W.Va. gunfight was wanted in Va. police shooting

Authorities say the man who died in a shootout with the U.S. Marshals Service near West Virginia University is the same person who was wanted for shooting a police officer in Virginia last month.