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abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
One Student Enrolled at West Virginia University Civics Center Ahead of Fall Opening
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship has one student signed up before classes begin this fall. Republican lawmakers created the center last year with $3 million in state funding.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
West Virginia declares state of emergency over Parkersburg warehouse fire
A large warehouse fire in Parkersburg prompted West Virginia to declare a state of emergency. Burning plastics are affecting air quality for thousands of residents while crews work to contain the blaze.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days agoUpdated
Former College Basketball Player Indicted on $2.2 Million Fraud Charges
Kerr Kriisa, a 6-foot-3 guard who played at Kentucky, Arizona, West Virginia and Cincinnati, was arrested and indicted Monday on charges tied to an alleged four-year fraud scheme. The Department of Justice said the scheme involved false representations, fabricated identities and…
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alternet.orgfinance7 days ago
Realtor.com Lists 11 States Where Median-Income Households Spend Under 30% on Housing
Realtor.com identified 11 states where a household earning the median income can afford a median-priced home without exceeding the 30% housing-cost benchmark. The states are concentrated in the Midwest and include Minnesota, Maryland, Missouri, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michig…
cnbc.compolitics9 days ago
Supreme Court Lets States Bar Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports but Leaves Inclusive Policies in Place
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 this week that states may prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's school sports. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion validating existing laws in 27 states. The decision addressed challenges from West Virginia and Ida…
abcnews.go.comworld11 days ago
Supreme Court upholds state bans on biological males in female sports
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday to uphold state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar biological males from female athletic categories. Athletes who challenged the policies said the decision affirms the legality of separate women's divisions.
nbcnews.comworld9 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Upholds Idaho and West Virginia Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ School Sports, 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s school sports do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision permits states to separate teams by biological sex but does not requ…
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focustaiwan.twsports13 days ago
Giants schedule six open training camp practices in West Virginia
The New York Giants will hold six training camp practices open to the public at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Rookies report July 23 and veterans July 28, with the first open session set for July 30.
The Hillscience17 days ago
Federal government reaches $450 million settlement with Chemours over water pollution
The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency and West Virginia announced a settlement requiring Chemours to pay an estimated $450 million for alleged illegal releases of PFAS chemicals at facilities in three states. The agreement includes a civil penalty, pollution con…
Usa Todaysports23 days ago
North Carolina Holds Off West Virginia Rally to Win 12-7 at College World Series
The Tar Heels improved to 8-1 in the NCAA Baseball Tournament after scoring 12 runs against West Virginia on June 17.
Usa Todaysports24 days ago
North Carolina Advances to College World Series Finals
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 on June 17 to reach the 2026 College World Series championship series. The Tar Heels will face the winner of the Georgia-Oklahoma semifinal matchup beginning June 20 in Omaha.
brobible.comsports24 days ago
West Virginia Fans Fill Omaha Streets During College World Series
West Virginia Mountaineers baseball fans have arrived in large numbers for the team's first appearance at the Men's College World Series in Omaha. The influx has created visible displays of school colors and traditions throughout downtown.
CBS Sportssports25 days ago
Georgia and West Virginia Advance at College World Series with Shutout Wins
Georgia defeated Texas 2-0 and West Virginia beat Troy 12-0 in elimination games at the 2026 College World Series. Both winning teams used strong pitching to stay alive in their respective brackets.
usatoday.comsports26 days ago
West Virginia fans fill Omaha for first College World Series appearance
Thousands of West Virginia supporters have arrived in Omaha for the team's first Men's College World Series. The influx has created visible displays of blue and gold and repeated performances of the school song after each victory.
ESPNsports33 days ago
Eight teams set for 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha
Alabama and Oklahoma secured the final two berths Sunday. The eight-team field includes first-time participants West Virginia and Troy.
realitytea.comfinance35 days ago
Trump Administration Allocates Nearly $700 Million to Coal Plants Under Defense Production Act
The administration will direct $425 million to 13 existing coal plants, $75 million to a California export terminal, and $185 million in Energy Department grants for two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia.
thehindu.compolitics36 days ago
President Trump Announces $700 Million Coal Investment and New Plant in West Virginia
President Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal along with plans to build the first coal-fired power plant in the United States since 2013. The project will be located in West Virginia.
New York Postpolitics37 days ago
President Trump orders $75 million for Oakland coal terminal
The order also allocates $200 million for new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia plus $425 million for existing plants in ten states. Construction on the Oakland terminal is set to begin this summer.
New York Postpolitics39 days ago
FBI Announces 35 Narcotics and Firearms Charges in West Virginia After Year-Long Operation
The FBI announced charges against 35 people in West Virginia from a yearlong operation and unveiled a new nationwide effort to combat violent crime through Sept. 20.
Military.comworld47 days ago
Burnt Envelopes Delivered to Two MRFF Clients in Florida and West Virginia
Two recipients of routine mailers from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation received charred envelopes on May 23. The deliveries occurred hours apart in separate states and prompted reports to law enforcement and USPS.
nypost.comworld48 days ago
Navy to Bury Identified Pearl Harbor Sailor With Honors on May 30
The remains of 17-year-old Fireman 3rd Class Royle Luker, killed aboard the USS West Virginia during the December 7, 1941 attack, will receive full military honors at a May 30 burial in Plainview, Arkansas. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed his identity in 2024 afte…
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finance49 days ago
Pentagon Evaluation Group Reviews Ballistic Ball Caps for Military Testing
A Department of Defense contractor said some Army and Marine Corps units may soon test ballistic ball caps and patrol caps made by R-12. The caps are designed to reduce the energy of certain handgun rounds. Interest in the gear followed a fatal shooting of two West Virginia Natio…
finance52 days ago
Couple Describes Lifestyle Adjustments After Decade in 500-Square-Foot Off-Grid Cabin
A West Virginia couple has lived in a 500-square-foot off-grid cabin for about ten years. They report that the small space has required changes to hobbies, hosting, and daily routines. The couple says the arrangement has lowered their bills and increased time outdoors.
New York Postpolitics53 days ago
West Virginia Man Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls Reporting Zombies, Ghosts and UFO
A 33-year-old Elkins resident was arrested Sunday after calling 911 multiple times to report extraterrestrial and supernatural activity at his home. Authorities charged him with misuse of the emergency system and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Fox Newspolitics59 days agoUpdated
Capito Wins West Virginia GOP Senate Primary
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito easily won her party's Senate primary in West Virginia on Tuesday after receiving President Trump's endorsement. In Nebraska, Cindy Burbank won the Democratic Senate primary but plans to drop out to support independent candidate Dan Osborn aga…
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
Nebraska Democrats Select Nominees in Primary Elections
Cindy Burbank won the Democratic Senate primary in Nebraska but plans to drop out to endorse independent Dan Osborn against incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts. Republicans renominated Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia with presidential backing and Gov. Jim Pillen for a second…
americanbanker.comtechnology60 days ago
Community Bank Reports Data Exposure Involving Employee Use of Unauthorized AI Application
Community Bank filed an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026, revealing that an unauthorized artificial intelligence-based software application exposed customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Vi…
Fox Newspolitics61 days ago
Nebraska and West Virginia Hold Primaries
Voters in Nebraska and West Virginia head to the polls Tuesday in primaries that could shape the 2026 midterm battles for Congress. In Nebraska, Democrats are competing to challenge for the state's 2nd District, known as the "blue dot," in hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat…
upi.compolitics71 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of West Virginia Bishop, Names Successor
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a former undocumented immigrant from El Salvador as the new bishop of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia, following the resignation of the previous bishop. The appointee, who migrated to the US in 1990, has previously spoken on immigration issues. Thi…
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Washington Examinerpolitics79 days ago
Shelley Moore Capito's Political Career and Rise in West Virginia
Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican senator from West Virginia, discussed her decision to run for the Senate in 2012 after serving in the House. She highlighted the role of timing in her career and her family's political legacy. Capito now holds a leadership position as the No. 4…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld89 days ago
Connecticut Woman Sentenced to 30 Months for Lying About Bosnia War Crimes in U.S. Citizenship Application
A 53-year-old woman from West Virginia, originally from Connecticut, received a 30-month federal prison sentence for obtaining U.S. citizenship through false statements about her involvement in abuses during the 1990s Bosnian conflict. She pleaded guilty in November 2025 to procu…
ecns.cnworld91 days ago
Four Missing Siblings from Fredericksburg Recovered and Placed in West Virginia Child Services
Four young siblings from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who were reported missing, have been located and are now under the care of child services in West Virginia. Their maternal grandmother turned herself in to authorities. The children are reported to be safe.
pbs.orgworld93 days ago
Utility Bills in West Virginia Exceed Average Mortgage Payments
Residents in West Virginia report that electric bills have surpassed average mortgage payments amid rising utility costs. The state, a major energy producer, faces these increases despite its economic challenges. pbs.org reported on the situation affecting families in the region.
arlnow.comworld96 days ago
National Weather Service Issues Freeze Warnings for Seven States in Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia due to expected low temperatures. A cold front is forecast to bring frost and freeze risks, along with possible snow and gusty winds o…
ibtimes.co.ukworld96 days ago
National Weather Service Issues Snow and Freeze Warnings for 12 States Starting Tuesday
The National Weather Service has forecasted heavy snow up to 8 inches, strong winds, and freezing temperatures across 12 states beginning Tuesday. Advisories cover parts of Iowa, Nebraska, Alaska, and Missouri for snow and winds, while freeze warnings apply to Missouri, Indiana,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewtechnology98 days ago
Peeps Candy Maker Removes Red Dye 3 Amid State Bans and Federal Food Dye Debate
Just Born, the manufacturer of Peeps marshmallow candies, removed Red Dye 3 from its products in 2024 following California's 2023 ban on synthetic food dyes. The move aligns with state-level restrictions in places like West Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas, while the federal FDA ha…