CHARLESTON — A group of Republican lawmakers said they are dedicated to pushing through a bill next year to make it harder for those convicted of first-degree murder to get out of prison earlier. During a press conference at the State Capitol Building, Del. Dana Farrell, R-Kanawha, said a ...

CHARLESTON — With the U.S. Senate no closer to a deal to keep the federal government funded and the shutdown wrapping up its second week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia is willing to foot the bill to keep its two national parks open until the end of the month. In a press conference ...

ELKINS — The public hearing and vote on the closure of Pickens K-12 School scheduled for Tuesday evening was canceled approximately 90 minutes before it was slated to take place. Just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Dilly released a statement on ...

ELKINS — A nearly three-hour preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon for the former pastor of the Summit Church resulted in probable cause being found for the felony charge of soliciting a minor via computer. The charge will now proceed to the grand jury, after Tuesday’s ruling by ...

PICKENS - An entire community was rejoicing Wednesday morning, the day after Randolph County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dilly canceled a public hearing to determine the fate of Pickens K-12 School. About 90 minutes before the school closure hearing was to take place on Tuesday ...

COALTON — Longtime local businessman and former state legislator Mike Ross has organized a “Save Our School” meeting that will be held Thursday afternoon at the Coalton Fire Hall. The meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., is to bring together residents opposed to the Randolph County ...