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Court records: Charleston man arrested after authorities find two lbs of meth; fentanyl

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was arrested on Friday after law enforcement received a complaint that led to the discovery of two pounds of meth and more than 80 grams of fentanyl, court records show. Travis Fuller, 39, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to...

Charleston, WV · 2025-03-15
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Accountant says West Virginia vehicle tax rebates all about ‘the name’

WHEELING — A Wheeling accountant says he has discovered that the names on vehicle property tax tickets in West Virginia and the form needed to receive a rebate on that tax must match or the state will reject the claim — even if the person owns the car and clearly paid the tax on time.

West Virginia · 2025-03-15
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West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky prepare for approaching storms

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A high risk of severe weather is kicking off the storm season with a bang as high winds, hail and tornadoes are expected to hit parts of the United States this weekend. In our region, Kentucky is the state most at risk, but there could also be some damaging storms seen […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia residents warned of possible measles exposure

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health issued an alert announcing that West Virginia residents could have been exposed to measles. According to a press release, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health was informed that a measles case was confirmed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Washington Dulles International Airport in […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Truck crashes into fuel pump at Braxton County gas station

FLATWOODS, W.Va (WDTV) - A truck crashed into a diesel fuel pump at a Pilot gas station this evening. The accident, which occurred earlier Friday night, can be seen in the pictures below. Witnesses told 5 News that the runaway truck struck the diesel pump at the Flatwoods Pilot location.

Braxton County, WV · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia lawmakers want make the Holy Bible the divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document for our society and government

Lawmakers introduced House Resolution 31, which states that the resolution's purpose is to recognize the Holy Bible as a Foundational Text in the State of West Virginia.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Appalachian Power seeks to reduce financial impact of rate increase on West Virginia customers

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed an application with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) in an effort to lessen the financial impact of a pending $250.5 million base rate increase. The proposal, submitted on March 13, 2025, seeks to securitize certain assets, which could significantly reduce the […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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West Virginia attorney general threatens legal action over Maryland coal tax proposal

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — West Virginia's attorney general warned legislative leaders a lawsuit could be filed if a bill aiming to tax coal transports through Maryland passes the General Assembly this session. The bill seeks to implement an additional $13 per short ton of coal transported through Maryland, which...

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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More details released involving skier death in Tucker County

DAVIS, W.Va. — More details have been released into what cause a skier to die at the Timberline Mountain resort in Tucker County on Wedneday. The Tucker County Sheriff’s Department announced that investigators determined that the out-of-state guest hit a treet while skiing. Life-saving medical attention was given, but the guest was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tucker County, WV · 2025-03-14

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Op-ed: Religious publicity stunt is demeaning to West Virginians

In 1998 my mother, a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust, was appointed the founding chair of the West Virginia Commission on Holocaust Education. Her induction ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion remained a source of pride for the rest of her life. I grew up hearing her odyssey of a relatively normal childhood in Vienna. That life slowly deteriorated into the life of a refugee, of having to wear the yellow star, then of a life in hiding. Of the childhood terror of coming face-to-shin with shiny Nazi boots, of having to accept the reality of never again seeing her beloved father, murdered in Auschwitz.

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia farmers face financial uncertainty as $1 billion program ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va, (WCHS) — The Trump Administration has ended a $1 billion program which allowed food banks and schools to purchase foods from local farms, causing some uncertainty among farmers. "What are we to do? We have all this massive debt from expanding in anticipation of all these sales...

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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An OPEN LETTER to … Fans of the Former Downtown Wheeling …

(Publisher’s Note: With the end of the streetscape finally in sight, we believe it’s time to begin a new conversation about downtown Wheeling … and this “Open Letter” from two years ago is a solid place to begin.) To Daydreamers of the Darling Days of...

Wheeling, WV · 2025-03-15

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WV House Republicans join Dems 54-41 to reject bill allowing direct corporate political donations

The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations in the state to directly donate up to $2,800 — and potentially more, according to statements — to political candidates. With five members absent and not voting, the body voted 54-41 against House Bill 2719. It was […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-13

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Update: I-79 reopens following accident in Lewis County

West Virginia 511 shows that Interstate 79 in Lewis County has reopened following a vehicle accident Friday afternoon that temporarily shut down southbound traffic.

Lewis County, WV · 2025-03-14

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Officials in the tri-state area are prepared for severe weather

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As the region is getting ready for a windy weekend--emergency crews are prepared for worst case scenarios. “We are prepared for whatever will happen,” Lewis County Emergency Manager Dennis Brown said. Brown says they tested all of their equipment and have crews ready for whatever...

Lewis County, WV · 2025-03-15

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Local music teacher inducted to the West Virginia Music Educators Association

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — John Marshall Director of Bands and Theater Tracey Filben was inducted to the West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) Hall of Fame this month. According to WVMEA, teachers who have at least 15 years of music service in the state are eligible for the honor. These educators are recognized for […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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West Virginia authors who had their books turned into movies

Despite its size, West Virginia has its fair share of bestselling authors, but only a small handful of them have been lucky enough to see their books adapted to the big screen.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Tracking the threat of severe weather this weekend

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Today is going to be the warmest day we see all week. This morning is already pleasant with temperatures around the mid-40s. Once again, we will quickly warm up this morning and into the afternoon. The high today could hit the low 80s and potential tie the daily high record of 82 degrees. So, if you able to, get outside this afternoon and soak in the sun and the warm weather.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Sen. Jim Justice coaches West Virginia high school basketball team amid shutdown deadline

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) is coaching the Greenbrier East High School girls' basketball team hours before the Senate needs to vote on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14