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TodayApril 24, 2024
Huntington housing survey shows gaps in home ownership as new businesses move in
The Huntington Area Housing Needs Assessment was released Wednesday.
The case is part of a global and national rise in the virus this year.
A federal judge has ruled that a a $1 billion lawsuit filed by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family against their longtime banker should be transferred to the Western District of Virginia. U.S. District Judge Frank Volk of the Southern District of West Virginia filed the order today. Carter
Kanawha County woman charged in shooting of husband
Deputies say injuries are non-life threatening.
MSHA chief says new silica rule is personal
Chris Williamson is a native of Mingo County and watched many neighbors and family members struggle with breathing ailments for years. He said an improved safety standard for the industry on silica was sorely needed as those ailments appear in younger and younger miners.
Announcement of headliners for this year’s Charleston Sternwheel Regatta comes Wednesday
The 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is July 3-7.
WVDOH to hold special ceremony honoring fallen workers
Five people were killed in work zone crashes last year on West Virginia highways.
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Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
YesterdayApril 23, 2024
Senate passes $95 billion aid package for U.S. allies, with Manchin and Capito voting in favor
The package also includes legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok because of concerns over the video-sharing platform’s Chinese ownership.
Morgantown high schoolers capture Academic Showdown Championship
The Showdown's finale took place at the Culture Center in Charleston.
Gov. Jim Justice signs first-ever Statewide 911 Retirement bill
The bill goes into effect January 1.
No probable cause found, criminal charges dismissed against Allegheny Wood Products president
Magistrate rules claims are not a criminal case.
“I never gave up hope we’d find her and bring her home”
Father of missing 10-year-old talks about his range of emotions at the discovery of his daughter's remains nearly 24 years after she went missing.
Killer gave investigators a death bed confession in death of woman and her young daughter
Larry Webb told investigators he shot and killed Susan Carter and her 10-year old daughter Alex in 2000, then buried their bodies behind his Beckley home. Nearing death, he decided it was time to get it off his chest.
Attorney General plans ‘a major update’ about federal case involving transgender athlete
The majority on a three-judge panel with the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against the State of West Virginia's position last week on how state law would affect the eligibility of middle school athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson.
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO hinting of possible new use for idled Weirton plant
Union leader confirms discussions are underway to turn plant into operation that makes steel for electric grid transformers.
Man arrested on malicious wounding charge
State police investigating Harrison County case.
Gov. Jim Justice said the Greenbrier Hotel, owned by his family, is on a payment plan to straighten out liens with the West Virginia tax department, run by his administration. “There are two, you know, payment plans with the tax department and they’re completely current. All’s good in the neighborhood there. And the other thing
Students across Kanawha County learn about environmental stewardship in light of Earth Day
The annual event was held the day following Earth Day, which is observed on April 22.
Two CWD infected deer were in Harpers Ferry National Park
Two whitetail deer taken in recent population reduction efforts at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park were found to be infected with CWD. They were two of the three positive cases discovered in Jefferson County.