Headline Acts Announced For America250 Celebration At Capitol
Three concerts and a fireworks display are planned for the Fourth of July weekend on the state Capitol grounds.
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Foster Kids To Receive More Court Support Thanks To Federal Grant
Federal funds through the U.S. Dept. of Justice will pay for training and equipment to increase the number of Court Appointed Special advocates for children in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Primary Election Results Officially Certified
The last of West Virginia’s 55 counties certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election Wednesday, but two races are being formally challenged.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News90 Days From Passage: New Laws Taking Effect Now
Most of the laws passed by the West Virginia Legislature are effective this week, 90 days from passage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCounties Struggle To Pay Regional Jail Bills
Counties across West Virginia are struggling to pay the state to house and feed inmates in regional jails.
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2026 Data Shows Drop In Homelessness
The annual PIT survey shows fewer unhoused people in West Virginia this year, including fewer young people and families, but a greater percentage of individuals.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawsuit Against W.Va.’s. Foster Care System To Proceed
A lawsuit filed seven years ago has survived its second dismissal after the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that courts have the jurisdiction -- and the duty -- to remedy the many challenges in the West Virginia foster care system.
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