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Governor Justice is saying no to the so called “Tim Tebow Bill.” HB 2196 would have allowed home-schooled and private school students play for their local school district sports team if the governor would...

Legislation to keep those under the age of 18 out of tanning salon beds will become law. Governor Justice signed the bill to restrict indoor tanning to those over the age of 18. The...

The head of the Division of Forestry is retiring. Randy Dye announced his retirement after 18 years Thursday. Dye’s last year has been rough as he oversaw the controversial layoffs of 37 workers. Ironically,...

A pregnant woman was found dead this week of a suspected drug overdose, and investigators say there was just a small amount of the drug that was necessary to become toxic. 26-year old Jennifer...

Governor Jim Justice this week signed the broadband bill to help develop infrastructure, which many say will be a special benefit to rural parts of the state. West Virginia’s Broadband Enhancement Council also has...

The Wayne County Board of Education has decided to eliminate 84 jobs to balance the budget. The board made the cuts at a special meeting Tuesday to account for a multi-million dollar shortfall. The...

West Virginia has authorized its county school boards to offer virtual school, where students in kindergarten through high school can learn online. Under the law approved by the Legislature and Gov. Jim Justice, a...

West Virginia has outlawed indoor tanning by anyone under 18. The law approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jim Justice says tanning facility owners face a misdemeanor charge and $100 fine for...

The tide is turning as more impaired drivers on the road are on drugs, not alcohol. Because of that changing trend, West Virginia is one of five states that will be getting grant money...

As road construction season approaches, the message to keep work zones safe is simple. “Just Slow Down.” That is the message the state Division of Highways wants to get across. In the last five...