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ThursdayJune 4, 2020

Lewisburg residents take part in protest urging equality

Protesters held signs in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as part of the peaceful display.

Some want vote by mail beyond Tuesday’s vote

According to the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office, 21.4% of registered voters — 262,240 West Virginians — have requested an absentee ballot for the primary election.

West Virginia reaches 79 coronavirus deaths; state surpasses 2,100 cases

Free coronavirus testing will be offered Friday and Saturday in Harrison, McDowell and Ohio counties

Overlooked by WVU, OU’s Kenneth Murray grew into a first round pick

Murray's uncle Lind played for the Mountaineers in the 1980's.

Justice removes Hess from State Fire Commission following social media post

Gov. Jim Justice called the post inappropriate.

Superintendent finalists named; state board will name choice next Wednesday

Members of the West Virginia Board of Education interviewed three finalists for the state superintendent of schools position.

Andrew Shull key to ‘dominant’ Chapmanville teams

The Chapmanville state champion guard is bound for the University of Rio Grande.

Marshall prepping to give employees temporary pay cuts due to COVID-19

Gilbert said its to avoid layoffs and/or terminations.

Justice defends comment that he wouldn’t welcome Obama: ‘not a racial bone in my body’

Gov. Jim Justice today addressed his earlier comment that he might not welcome former President Barack Obama to West Virginia, saying he was referring to Obama’s energy policies rather than his race. Justice made the comment near the end of a Wednesday news briefing, tossing out what seemed meant to be a throwaway line about

Morrisey files lawsuits against Rite-Aid and Walgreens; releases report on DEA

He said the DEA's inaction cost lives during the opioid crisis.

Many high school athletes can return Monday in unconventional summer

High school teams can begin the first phase of their offseason workouts on Monday.

New interactive map shows where West Virginians can get food this summer

Several agencies collaborate to provide information on sites.

Justice OKs crowds of up to 100 and next month’s resumption of fairs and festivals

Governor urges precautions such as social distancing and use of facemasks.

Movie theaters are allowed to reopen Friday but many won’t be doing so immediately

Crowds, cleaning and customer traffic were addressed in state guidelines for theaters which have been closed since March because of COVID-19.

Powerball ticket worth $136 million sold at Hinton GoMart

Only ticket sold for Wednesday night's drawing that matched all numbers.

Wood County wreck claims life

Crash occurred Wednesday night.