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Blankenship running for Senate

Blankenship running for Senate

Former Massey CEO Don Blankenship is running for U.S. Senate. Blankenship spent time behind bars in connection to safety violations at the Upper Big Branch Mine. The Republican will challenge Democratic Senator Manchin for...

Skull found in Wayne National Forest

Skull found in Wayne National Forest

A hunter discovered a human skull in the wayne National Forest over the weekend. Officials say the skull appears to have two bullet holes, an entry and exit wound. Additional bones were found at...

Teenager shot in the leg

Teenager shot in the leg

Huntington police are on the hunt for a suspect who shot a teenager last night. The 14-year-old girl was caught in the crossfire and shot in the leg on Fifth Avenue around 8:30. The...

Innocence Project Gets Financial Boost

Innocence Project Gets Financial Boost

The West Virginia University College of Law has received $100,000 from the law firm Wilson, Frame and Metheney for the school’s Innocence Project. According to WVU, the gift will be paid over five years...

City Offers Free Parking on Saturdays

City Offers Free Parking on Saturdays

The shopping bills may add up, but at least the parking will be free. The city of Charleston is offering free parking every Saturday now through Dec. 23. City-operated buildings and metered on-street parking...

Blankenship Announces Senate Run

Blankenship Announces Senate Run

Former Massey Energy chief executive officer Don Blankenship plans to run for U.S. Senate. Blankenship filed his federal election official papers Tuesday as a Republican. Blankenship has been a long-time critic of Democratic U.S....

West Virginia Ranks Last for Business

West Virginia Ranks Last for Business

West Virginia continues to fare poorly in an annual ranking that looks at business climates. The Mountain State ranked last for the third straight year in Forbes’ Best States for Business in 2017. The...

Governor Justice calls for tax reform

Governor Justice calls for tax reform

Governor Justice is calling for tax reform. The governor says higher standard deductions and lower rates for businesses will encourage economic growth and job creation. A tax bill is headed to the floor of...