West Virginia officials ordered to report as child case workers to address staffing shortage

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A judge in West Virginia has ordered the new chief of a state agency and several of his subordinates to be assigned as Child Protective Services workers to alleviate a critical staffing shortage. In an unusual step, Circuit Judge …

6 puppies rescued from abandoned mine in West Virginia

6 puppies rescued from abandoned mine in West Virginia

GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Six puppies were rescued from an abandoned mine by a local animal rescue in Westmoreland County. Fisher's Furry Friends founder Sharyn Fisher said she drove six hours last week to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to save the …

West Virginia coal producers worry about China’s tariff in response to Trump

The United States exports relatively little coal to China – 11.6 million tons of it in 2024, a fraction of what China imports overall. Yet of that quantity it received from the U.S., more than 6 million tons of it came from West Virginia, according to the …

Custard Stand is Featured on Google's AI Super Bowl Advertisement Set up to be Shown in West Virginia

A West Virginia business whose product is found in stores in Bridgeport, Harrison County, throughout the state and beyond will be a small part of Sunday's Super Bowl advertisement lineup for viewers in the Mountain State.   Custard Stand Chili …

West Virginia Academy marks third anniversary with eye toward future

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first public charter school in the state, Morgantown-based West Virginia Academy, is in its third year of operation with an enrollment of about 250 students. John Treu Academy Chairman John Treu said over the three years of …

Appointed state senator looks forward to serving residents in Kanawha County and bettering West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A former Municipal Court judge is going into her new role as state senator with open eyes. Anne Charnock (Photo: Charleston Gazette Mail) Anne Charnock was appointed to serve the 17th district which serves Kanawha County, by Governor …

West Virginia man sentenced after traveling to Mexico to purchase child

CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Morgantown man has been sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed under federal law for failing to update his sex offender registration. Scott David Bixler, 43, received a 10-year sentence and will remain under lifetime …

Snow sports: Skiing in West Virginia? It's well worth the trip

As snow fell across New England, I headed south to ski last weekend. Although it may have been in the wrong direction for hardened Northeast skiers and riders, my destination was West Virginia, the top state in the Southern/Mid-Atlantic region of U.S. …

Latest West Virginia AP Girls and Boys Basketball Polls