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WednesdayMay 18, 2016

Four Northern Regional Jail inmates face charges related to alleged sexual abuse

On the afternoon of May 1, Joshua Thomas Curtis, Robert Scott Tingler, Randall Parks Sanford and Ethan Tyler Blizzard allegedly entered an inmate's cell and sexually abused him.

Complimentary grounds badges to be offered at 2016 Greenbrier Classic

Fans are asked to register online for their tickets and then donate a non-perishable food item at the event.

Maryland man faces 20 years to life in federal prison for selling fatal heroin

Lateef Fisher, 38, of Hagerstown, Md., also known as "Apple," conspired with another person to sell heroin in June 2014 in Berkeley County which killed a man.

State Congressional delegation meets with U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin and Congressmen David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins met with Jay Williams on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

AG Morrisey promises to fight Obama administration’s transgender students bathroom policy

Morrisey responds to letter sent last week to all state and local school boards on bathroom policy.

Tomblin says state worker furlough bill precautionary step

Measure would give governor authority under executive order.

Tobacco tax debate, Liberty Caucus move highlight 3rd day of special session

Senate Republicans withdraw amendment that would have excluded smokeless and chewing tobacco from tax increase.

HEPC gives ‘ok’ for new WVSU president to begin work; question incentives trends in college presidents’ contracts

Anthony Jenkins was hired as the university's 11th president earlier this month.

New study calls into question long-term economic benefits of Mountain Valley Pipeline

Dr. Spencer Phillips felt the study showed significant cost to economic vitality of the communities.

Berkeley County zoning appeal delayed

A status hearing was held Wednesday.

Kanawha County man convicted of beating, biting baby faces years behind bars

Aaron Hudgins faces child abuse causing serious bodily injury and drug charges.

DOE gives refurbished computers, devices to Kanawha County school

Chesapeake Elementary School 20 computers, five notebooks and four laser printers Wednesday.

House may have votes to pass tobacco tax hikes; Cole, Armstead request additions to Special Session call

Bills ending transfers to Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund, decreasing distribution to West Virginia Infrastructure Fund and eliminating secretary of Education & Arts are among additional proposals being requested.

Funding for redevelopment of coal communities explained

Coalfield community leaders learn what's expected in grant to draw down money earmarked for transition of Appalachian coalfield economy

Deacons snap Herd’s 9-game win streak

Tuesday's game was called in the seventh inning because of thick fog hanging over Epling Stadium.

Gallery: AAA No. 1 Jefferson wins another sectional title

Jefferson wrapped up the Class AAA Region 2, Section 1 title this week with a 5-1 win over Musselman.

High times, big money

It’s a mere coincidence, but just as West Virginia lawmakers are struggling through a special session to figure out how to plug a $270 million hole in next year’s budget, the non-partisan Tax Foundation has released a study showing where states can find millions of dollars in new revenue—legalized marijuana sales for recreational and/or medicinal