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Pennsylvania & Ohio Weather Alert: Strong Winds Up to 50 MPH Expected This Weekend

Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in western Pennsylvania and northern Ohio should prepare for strong winds this weekend, with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph in some areas. Breezy conditions are expected outside of thunderstorms, impacting travel and outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Pittsburgh, the highest wind...

Pennsylvania · 2025-03-12

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Raleigh County man dies in fatal car accident

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A Raleigh County man died in a Fayette County car accident. Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen tells WOAY that around 7:30 a.m. on March 12, 2025, 55-year-old Andrew Appel III of Beckley died in a two-car accident on WV Route 61 in the Mount Carbon area of Fayette County, WV.

Raleigh County, WV · 2025-03-12

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Bill requiring ‘In God We Trust’ to be displayed in W.Va. schools passes in senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A bill that would require ‘In God We Trust’ to be displayed in public schools in West Virginia passed through the senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 280, which is sponsored by Senators Azinger, Taylor, Thorne, Rose, Hart, Bartlett, Deeds and Martin, would require ‘In God We Trust,’ which is the national motto, to be displayed in public elementary and secondary schools and in institutions of higher education.

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work

West Virginia lawmakers focused on the state’s workforce challenges have prioritized passing a bill this session to remove work permit requirements for 14 and 15-year-olds. The measure would replace the existing permit, which requires school approval, with a simple age certificate from the state Division of Labor and written parental consent. Nationwide, other states are […] With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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Lauren’s Law passes West Virginia Senate, moves to House

A bill called Lauren’s Law (Senate Bill 584) aims at keeping the deadly drug out of West Virginia and passed in the Senate Tuesday. It now heads to the House.

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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14 people charged with fentanyl related offenses in West Virginia

Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Joe Canestraro said that 14 people have been indicted by the Marshall County Grand Jury for fentanyl related crimes.

Marshall County, WV · 2025-03-12

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Senate bill could force voters to register with a party in order to vote in primary elections

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A bill in the West Virginia Senate could ban independent, non-affiliated voters from participating in primary elections across the state. A bill sponsored by Republican Senator Eric Tarr from Putnam County would require the state’s nearly 300,000 independent voters to claim a political party in order to vote in that party’s […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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Instead of helping West Virginians, some GOP lawmakers seem intent on passing bills to harm

We’re almost at the halfway point of the legislative session, so let’s take a little look at what our legislators have been doing. Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, is proposing with Senate Bill 109 to incentivize residents to report drug activity to police by offering reward money. The money from the Narc on Your Neighbor for […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-11

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WV Senate passes elementary student discipline bill, state teachers union calls measure ‘great step’

The West Virginia Senate unanimously signed off on a high-profile education bill that would give elementary teachers more authority to remove disruptive or violent students from their classroom. The measure would also mandate that school counselors and social workers work to determine any underlying cause of the child’s behavior. Many educators have tied children’s dangerous […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-10

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West Virginia House passes camping ban; bill advances to Senate for consideration

The West Virginia House of Delegates signed off Tuesday on a bill that would prohibit homeless people from camping on public property throughout the state. The House approved House Bill 2382 with a vote of 89-9 and two delegates not voting. The bill would impose fines of up to $500 or up to 30 days […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-11

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Prosperity Road slip worsens, new piling wall needed

PROSPERITY, WV (WOAY) – The outlook for a stretch of Prosperity Road above Beckley Crossroads Mall has gone from bad to worse. According to the Division of Highways, another section of the road gave way over the weekend and will require a much more involved repair process. Engineers initially...

Beckley, WV · 2025-03-11

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Flipped! West Virginia Loses Major Piece of its 2025 Signing Class

A tough loss for West Virginia's offensive line room.

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-12

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Cicadas returning to West Virginia in 2025: What counties will see them?

Although the largest cicada broad in West Virginia won't return until 2033, some counties will see cicadas from Broad XIV which emerges in 2025.

West Virginia · 2025-03-11

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Wild Party at Virginia Motel 6 Ends in Mass Casualty Overdose Incident, Woman Charged

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Five people were hospitalized early Sunday after a mass overdose at a party in South Stafford, authorities said.…

Stafford County, VA · 2025-03-10

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Raleigh County road collapse worsens, piling wall planned for repairs

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A worsening road slip on Prosperity Road in Raleigh County will require a piling wall for repairs, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH). The slip, located at approximately mile marker 4.4, was first reported in February. Initially, WVDOH District 10 planned to stabilize the area using soil […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2025-03-11