Little Jimmy Dickens dead at 94

West Virginia native was a fixture on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Lives lost in Sago Mine disaster remembered nine years later

The memory of the explosion and the conversation about mine safety remains today

Police investigating alleged armed robbery in Fayette County

The victim claimed to be robbed by two individuals with a "tactical-type shotgun" in Oak Hill

Human remains identified in Cabell County

The remains were first found more than two years ago.

Trump: Lawmakers will take up nonpartisan election of judges during session

The incoming Senate Judiciary Committee chair says party affiliations do not help voters choose judicial candidates.

Texas men charged in police shootings; injured Lewisburg officers said to be in ‘good spirits’

2 of them were shot during New Year's Day traffic stop.

Lewisburg police officers recovering after shooting; 2 dead bodies from NC found in shooter’s truck

2 men charged after New Year's Day incident.

Two in custody in connection with Mingo man’s murder

Man found dead in his home Dec. 22.

Higher education chancellor: issues cut across political aisle

Dr. Paul Hill expects good reception with new legislative leadership.

How raising the minimum wage in WV became a mess

This should not have been that difficult. A majority of West Virginia lawmakers wanted to raise the state’s minimum wage.  It had remained unchanged at $7.25 an hour since 2008.  During the regular session last year, lawmakers debated and finally decided to increase the minimum wage to $8.00 by Jan. 1, 2015 and to $8.75 by 2016.