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The West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act’s approval in the House of Delegates caused a firestorm on social media as many businesses spoke in opposition, but groups backing the bill say its important to West Virginia.
Jill Rice with Opportunity West Virginia and Allen Whitt with the Family Policy Council of West Virginia debate the bill that’s now being considered in the Senate.
Members of the Senate get their first look at a bill to allow West Virginians over the age of 21 carry a concealed weapon without a permit during a public hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The House votes to allow ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in West Virginia, and on Corrections Day at the Legislature, we focus in on the training required to become a West Virginia Correctional Officer.
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This week, a new book for young adults "Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire" mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore. Also, over 15 years, a photojournalist documented an Ohio family. Now, she’s a part of their lives. And, an experimental guitarist records an album intended as a call to arms.
Two films that made the Netflix Top 10 list this month were shot in West Virginia and produced by the same West Virginia film company. As it turns out, the film industry here has been quietly growing in recent years, thanks in part to financial incentives. But the state is also home to some picture-perfect settings that aren’t easy for movie makers to find.