Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News
U.S. Attorney
Federal Shutdown Slams Brakes On Black Lung Lawsuit
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston has asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to hold Wiley v Kennedy in abeyance for 14 days.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThese Coal Plants Lose Money. Other States Have Walked Away, But W.Va. Hasn’t
Public anger is growing over rising electricity prices nationwide. In West Virginia, Appalachian Power customers have been paying hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit By Coal Miner Over Black Lung
Harry Wiles applied for what’s called a Part 90 transfer, allowing him to continue to work in the mine but with less exposure to toxic dust.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWill Thompson Ends Term As Trump Ousts Biden-Appointed US Attorneys
A U.S. attorney who represented southern West Virginia since 2021 concluded his term Tuesday amid President Donald Trump's effort to terminate all sitting officeholders tapped by former President Joe Biden.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRecent Stories
U.S. Attorneys Seek Contempt Order On Justice Coal Company
According to the court filing, Southern Coal breached the agreement and still owes nearly $600,000. The deadline for full repayment was March 1 this year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Hears From 2016 Rival In Lawsuit Against Carter Bank
Booth Goodwin, the former federal prosecutor and a Democrat who lost to Justice in the 2016 primary for governor, represents Carter.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMore West Virginia News
WVPB Special Series
From workforce challenges to the opioid epidemic to the economy and education, click here to browse our special series from over the years.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture stories
Economy
Economy stories
Education
PreK-12 and Higher Education stories
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment stories
Government
Government stories
Health & Science
Health & Science stories and home of Appalachia Health News.
WVPB News
Read about job postings, upcoming documentaries, events, and more from WVPB.
