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Examining DOGE’s impacts in West Virginia

MORGANTOWN — What does DOGE mean for West Virginia? The answer is in flux as the White House battles in court over the Department of Government Efficiencies’ various actions. But the answer is tightly bound to another question: What does federal money mean for West Virginia?. Gov. Patrick...

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-18
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Senate Bill Could Raise Costs, Appalachian Power President Says

Appalachian Power’s president says a bill in the state Senate could raise electric bills for residents. Aaron Walker, Appalachian Power’s president and operating chief, says the company will follow the policy path the legislature chooses, but that Senate Bill 505 could raise costs. The bill would encourage the...

West Virginia · 2025-03-17
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Transgender individuals consider leaving West Virginia amid growing safety concerns

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Anna Williams said she's a proud West Virginian and at one time considered it a safe place for those like her who identify as transgender. “I used to tell other trans people to come here and live because it was so safe,” she said.

West Virginia · 2025-03-16
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West Virginia police bust couple with $70k worth of stolen trucks

Tell Bonnie and Clyde to move over. A couple was just busted by police with $70k worth of stolen trucks and property. The post West Virginia police bust couple with $70k worth of stolen trucks appeared first on MotorBiscuit .

West Virginia · 2025-03-16
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West Virginia Governor Trolled For Taking Legal Action After March Madness Snub

The Governor of West Virginia is getting trolled after holding a press conference to take legal action following the March Madness snub.

West Virginia · 2025-03-17

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WVU Hoops does not accept invite to backup postseason options

The Mountaineers' 2024-25 men's basketball season is over. Despite being projected to make the NCAA Tournament in 111 of 111 expert projections, West Virginia University did not hear their name called on Selection Sunday. There were still options available to WVU, but the Mountaineers have turned down both opportunities. The...

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-17

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CHAOS: BYU ROBBED by March Madness Committee, Justice for West Virginia, Baylor Gets Duke in Bracket

The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament selection process left a bitter taste in the mouths of fans and teams from BYU, West Virginia, and Baylor.

Provo, UT · 2025-03-17

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West Virginians voted to keep politics out of schools. Lawmakers are trying to get around it.

Three years ago, West Virginians were asked to give lawmakers more control over the day–to–day operations of the state’s public schools. Teachers unions, county superintendents and the state Board of Education opposed the proposed constitutional amendment, saying that it would inject politics into classrooms. West Virginians soundly rejected the amendment. Fifty-eight percent of voters were […] West Virginians voted to keep politics out of schools. Lawmakers are trying to get around it. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 2025-03-17

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Clean up, power restoration efforts continue in north central West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Strong storms swept the northern part of the state Sunday afternoon resulting in more the 40,000 power outages, dozens of trees down, and damaged powerlines. The storm included a record-breaking wind gust at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport of 71 mph at 12:22...

Harrison County, WV · 2025-03-17

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Ohio Valley man sentenced to over 12 years for selling meth

Jordan Tyler Kerns, a 32-year-old from Paden City, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Wetzel County.

Wetzel County, WV · 2025-03-17

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West Virginia Out of NCAA Tournament: Dangerous Precedent

There was a lot of debate coming into Selection Sunday. Would North Carolina sneak in despite such an off season? Would Texas be the 14th SEC team to earn a bid? Would Xavier or Indiana play spoiler to one of those teams? One team was not in those discussions: West Virginia. However, the Selection Committee clearly saw something that the rest of us didn’t. In a shocking decision, North Carolina earned the last spot in the NCAA Tournament over West Virginia. While the decision may not make sense to most, the decision has been made. So was it the right decision? Why were the Mountaineers left out entirely? Should they have taken another team’s place? Let’s investigate Selection Sunday’s biggest surprise.

West Virginia · 2025-03-17

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Multiple buildings damaged, thousands without power amid severe storms in NCWV

NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA (WDTV) - Reports of massive damage and thousands of power outages are coming in across North Central West Virginia. In Weston, 911 officials confirm the storm collapsed a building that was previously in the process of being torn down on Main Ave. Officials tell us no one was inside at the time of the collapse.

Marion County, WV · 2025-03-16

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Strong storm responsible for structure damage across WV

In Lewis County, a 911 official confirmed that the wall of an old building came down and stated that it was most likely the storm that caused it.

Lewis County, WV · 2025-03-16

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WV lawmakers must fulfill constitutional mandate to provide thorough system of free schools

As an educator and parent, I have seen firsthand the power of public schools to help our students achieve brighter futures and bring our communities together. But I have also watched the underfunding and politicization of public education in West Virginia over the past decade and the consequences for our state’s students. While it is […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-17

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Darian DeVries Issues a Statement Following NCAA Snub

West Virginia University head coach Darian DeVries believes his Mountaineers were NCAA tournament worthy

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-17

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Governor Patrick Morrisey Makes Rare Appearance in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a festive dinner at the Lewisburg Elks Club on Saturday evening at one of his first appearances in the state since his election to governor. The event, which drew a crowd of GOP members featured a buffet and speeches highlighting Morrisey’s work […] The post Governor Patrick Morrisey Makes Rare Appearance in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

West Virginia · 2025-03-17

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WVU Basketball Decides to Conclude Season Without Any Postseason Play

The 2024-25 WVU basketball season is over. On the heels of their NCAA Tournament snub, West Virginia decided to conclude their season instead of accept other opportunities at postseason play. WVU will not compete in the NIT or the new College Basketball Crown. With the NIT field revealed late Sunday...

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-17