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LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - On Monday police responded to a call about a man walking down the side of the Interstate 79. The man, James Holman of Lewis County, was walking alongside Interstate 79 with a blanket wrapped around him, police say. When police asked Holman to remove the...

Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango told 13 News Thursday night that the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is under federal investigation.

Patients can visit www.MMJ.com to schedule the appointment. What is the process to obtain a medical card online in West Virginia?. Step 1. Patients can schedule an appointment online at MMJ.com. After the evaluation is completed, the doctor will submit the certification to the state's medical marijuana program.

Trumps Salon in Buckhannon is currently organizing its eighth annual Angel Tree event which looks to benefit more than just young kids.

In a sweeping drug enforcement operation, 26 individuals have been indicted for their participation in a large-scale drug distribution network that spanned across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The network, orchestrated by Andrew Hose, a 54-year-old from Berkeley Springs, involved the dissemination of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Hose acquired the methamphetamine from Dorian Burks, known as 'Cash', a 28-year-old from Pittsburgh, and with the help of associates, spread the influence of these drugs across Hampshire, Morgan, and Berkeley counties.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is changing its eligibility system, it announced Friday.

• Five former correctional officers in West Virginia have been indicted in connection with the death of an incarcerated man who was beaten while handcuffed and restrained in an interview room and later a jail cell.

Upshur County, West Virginia, is steeped in the complex tapestry of American Civil War history, having been a microcosm of the nation's torn allegiances. Sites like the Upshur Militia Inscription and the battlegrounds of Kesler’s Raid and Jenkins Raid are somber testaments to the county's Unionist stance and its costly involvement in the conflict. The capture and tragic fate of the Upshur militia at Centerville in 1863, with many perishing in Southern prisons, is a poignant chapter of its past. These historical markers and preserved sites embody Upshur's commitment to honoring its Civil War legacy.

Jerry D. Elkins, a former employee of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has been sentenced for orchestrating a scheme to embezzle federal funds designated for abandoned mine land (AML) remediation. WV Metro News reports that Elkins, 54, has been handed a three-year federal probation, with 10 months to be served on home detention, along with a restitution order of $94,197.93.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million in taxpayer dollars to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies. The West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition has been selected...

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Sean Patrick Boyd Jr., of Dunbar, plead guilty to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of $20,832 in COVID-19 relief loans. The PPP loans were guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Auditor JB McCuskey...

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Earlier in 2023, bed bugs infested Paris causing worldwide news to spread about the pesky bed invaders and with PureCare‘s latest study, some states are more likely to have the unwanted guests in their sheets. Using Google Trends to analyze ten of the of the most search bed-bug related questions, like […]

LOST CREEK, W.Va (WDTV) - Emergency crews responded to a single-car crash in Harrison County Friday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to the crash on I-79 North near mile marker 108 in Lost Creek at around 3 p.m. on Friday, according to the Harrison County 911 Center. 911 officials said the...

CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has appointed Greg Wooten to the West Virginia State Board of Education.  “Greg Wooten is a fantastic addition to the West Virginia State Board of Education,” Gov. Justice said. “With his wealth of experience and dedication to our great state, he will bring fresh perspectives to […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Wooten to State Board of Education appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

The Morgan Cabin, nestled in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, stands as a beacon of early American pioneering spirit. It is believed to be the site of the first permanent settlement in modern-day West Virginia, established by Colonel Morgan Morgan, an American pioneer of Welsh descent. Born in 1688, Morgan's arrival around 1731 and his land grant for 1,000 acres laid the foundation for future settlement and development in the region. His efforts in local governance and infrastructure, including the establishment of Morgan's Chapel, the first Anglican Communion church in the state, are significant historical milestones.

The Coal Heritage Trail, a journey along West Virginia's National Scenic Byway, provides a window into the state's robust coal mining history. Spanning 187 miles through 13 counties, the trail offers an educational exploration of the coal industry's evolution, from the day-to-day life of miners in communities like Burnwell, to the significant advancements in mine safety and labor rights. Each historical site along the route, including miners' homes and company stores, tells a tale of the diversity and resilience that fueled a nation's industrial rise.

On Tuesday, the West Virginia Democratic Party (WVDP) Chair Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha issued a letter to Gov. Jim Justice, urging him to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) handling of a particular child neglect case. Earlier reporting by Eyewitness...

WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF)- West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is celebrating his first hunting kill of the season. The Governor posted a photo on his social media pages of his first buck of the season. The Governor said it took him a few trips. Gov. Justice appeared to shoot the buck with a bow. “There is […]

Discover the shocking story of a local food pantry hit by an unexpected tragedy - a robbery. Hundreds of dollars worth of food stolen, impacting the most vulnerable in our community. Learn how you can help the Southern Appalachian Labor School recover from this devastating incident.

Get the latest updates on road closures in your area. Learn about the upcoming closures on County Route 15 to 6 and Slab Fork Road due to pipe cover replacement and tree canopy trimming. Stay informed and plan your travel accordingly.