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MondayJanuary 16, 2017

Inaugural Ball draws thousands to Greenbrier Resort

West Virginia celebrates new Governor Jim Justice.

Highlights: Morgantown hands Musselman first loss in top 5 battle

Morgantown beats Musselman 77-70, giving the Applemen their first loss of the year.

Justice takes aim at education bureaucracy in inaugural address

Gov. Jim Justice announced a plan Monday to eliminate growing bureaucracy in the state's education system.

William Crest never threw a touchdown — or shade — at WVU

Big-time recruit plans to transfer after rarely seeing the field in three seasons: Allan Taylor's commentary.

Whether tight with Justice or admirers from afar, inaugural attendees want him to succeed

Some in crowd know Justice well; some just want him to do well.

Former governors predict success for Justice

Gaston Caperton, Bob Wise, Joe Manchin and Earl Ray Tomblin all were part of Monday's inauguration.

Secretary of State’s son receives Purple Heart

Retired Army Captain Steven Warner receives recognition for his sacrifice the same day his father, Secretary of State Mac Warner, took his oath of office.

New Governor Jim Justice lays out big plans for West Virginia

Justice sworn in as West Virginia's 36th governor.

Highways commissioner says finding money will be critical

Tom Smith says he has a passion for infrastructure and a background to see it more clearly than most.

Perdue credits his success to sticking with his longtime theme

"I'm lucky to be here today," -- W.Va. Treasurer John Perdue

Caperton stresses balance in DEP position

New DEP Director says improving efficiency with enforcement is critical to the balance between protecting the environment and creating jobs in W.Va.

Big 12 shootaround: Mountaineers still behind Baylor in poll

West Virginia climbed three spots to No. 7 in the AP poll Monday, matching its highest ranking of the season.

Governor Justice brings his axe and tackle box to work

Jim Justice is probably the first Governor to bring an axe and a tackle box to his inauguration. They were props for his story about meeting an old woman along the road in the Wyoming County community of Jesse, who was selling anything she could to try to get by. Justice said he gave the

Parkersburg South with new region, new coaching era in 2017

Parkersburg South moved to Region 4 and has a new girls basketball head coach in 2016-2017.

Woman dies in Jackson County car wreck

Police say woman was 76 years old.

Scenes from #InaugurationDayWV

Images from Inauguration Day at the state Capitol.

Powerball winner comes forward

West Virginia Lottery to introduce $2 Million winner in a Tuesday afternoon press conference.

With video: Jim Justice takes midnight oath, promises to make ‘dreams come true’

"This is an honor beyond belief for me and my family," Justice said after being sworn in.

McCuskey and other new statewide officeholders also take oaths today

McCuskey becomes one of youngest statewide officeholders in West Virginia history.