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West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin introduced legislation today that would withhold pay from members of Congress if they are unable to prevent a government shutdown.
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Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined other U.S. senators to introduce a bill designed to close a loophole that allows gun sales without full background checks.
Governor Jim Justice has signed the controversial campus carry bill, which aims to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections in the Mountain State, into law.
Beckley Elementary staff members held a free lunch for all students on Friday. Some local businesses donated food and teachers paid for the res of the food out of their pocket. Find out how this impacted students here -
Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced $899,990 from the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program will be going to four West Virginia healthcare providers to expand telehealth services.
Republican Senators announced they are introducing legislation to protect legal access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide in the wake of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling.
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: During the WV State Basketball Tournament, Shady Spring High School Men's Basketball team honored fellow teammate Cameron Manns' young brother, Christian, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, by wearing orange labeled shirts with Christian's initials.🏀
Summers County sports star Isaiah Brown lost his life in a car crash earlier this week. Many knew him as an athlete, but his friends knew him as "Zay," the kindest person you will ever meet.
Many gathered at James Monroe High School to remember the life of Taylor Robertson, who was tragically killed at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
UPDATE: According to Berkeley County Schools' Facebook page, all players involved in Saturday night's rollover were medically cleared, including the player airlifted to Charleston. She and her coach are on their way to the hotel to reunite with the team.
Governor Justice said people ages 9 and older must wear a mask inside confined spaces when social distancing is not possible. The executive order takes effect at midnight.
A West Virginia soldier killed in the Korean War was accounted for and will be honorably laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery after his remains were unidentified for 70 years.
West Virginias are quitting their jobs in droves, placing the Mountain State at the top of the list for states with the highest number of resignations.
WATCH: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrive at Blenheim Palace for the UK state dinner. The first lady wore a yellow chiffon gown from designer J. Mendel.
For or against? A bill requiring all schools in West Virginia to provide an elective course on Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament of the Bible, or the New Testament of the Bible has been introduced to the West Virginia Senate.
West Virginia's own Randy Moss will be among a group of NFL Hall of Famers coming to Beckley on Friday as part of their Strong Youth, Strong Community program for eighth graders and prep athletes.
After releasing a public statement regarding the NCAA's recent transfer waiver denial of
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and RaeQuan Battle, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has taken the next step
Everything from ventilators to masks and gloves were found in the Ohio Valley Medical Center. Officials are calling it a "pot of gold" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artist Adriana Law shared this portrait with us of Dwayne Richardson, a former student at Woodrow Wilson High School. He was killed in a shooting on May 2, 2021.
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BREAKING: At least 16 injured in bus rollover accident on I-64 EB entrance ramp from the Beckley bypass. Dispatchers confirm the bus was carrying a basketball team who recently departed the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Check this out! This gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo was seen casually walking around on two legs. The zoo says he doesn’t like to get his hands dirty!
59News sat down with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to gain insight into why he took action regarding the NCAA's denial of a transfer waiver for
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fifth-year senior RaeQuan Battle.
Leaders from West Virginia Educators Association and American Federation of Teachers say the work stoppage will continue. Schools across West Virginia will be closed Monday.