Even though the West Virginia House of Delegates voted down a bill that would have formally recognized religious exemptions for school vaccine mandates, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order allowing such exemptions remains…
Couple Gets 370+ Years for Keeping Adopted Black Children in a Shed
A West Virginia court has handed down a historic ruling against a couple accused of subjecting their five adopted Black children to horrific abuse and forced labor. J. Whitefeather, 63, and her…
West Virginians Face Rising Energy Costs – Will Coal Policies Add to the Burden?
William Worley, a Raleigh County resident, has been making changes to reduce his household’s energy consumption. He and his wife have replaced all their light bulbs with energy-efficient alternatives and turn off…
$140K PPP Loan Fraud: Hair Stylists Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Two residents of West Virginia have admitted to federal charges related to fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. William…
West Virginia Teachers’ Pay Hikes Could Depend on Home Prices
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new bill under review in the West Virginia Senate could significantly change how teacher salaries are determined, basing pay increases on median home values within each county. The…
Baby Found Buried in Pennsylvania Backyard After Teen Denied Abortion
EAST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Pennsylvania are investigating a disturbing case involving a teenage girl who allegedly buried the remains of a fetus in her backyard after taking abortion-inducing medication…
Growing Safety Concerns Push Transgender West Virginians to Consider Leaving
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For years, Anna Williams considered West Virginia a welcoming place for transgender individuals. She once encouraged others to move to the Mountain State, believing it offered safety and acceptance….
Coyote Sightings on the Rise: What You Need to Know & Do
Northern Kentucky residents have been spotting more coyotes in their neighborhoods, a trend that the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says is completely normal during winter and spring. Coyotes are…
ACC Tournament Semifinals: All Four Teams Set for NCAA Tournament
The ACC Tournament has delivered plenty of drama, with every team in the semifinals surviving intense matchups on Thursday in Charlotte. Duke had to overcome an early deficit and the absence of…
West Virginia’s Prison Population Declining, New Report Shows
A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that West Virginia is one of just ten states that experienced a decline in its prison population between 2019 and 2023. This shift…