West Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove rape and incest as exemptions to the state’s abortion law. A portion of the state code makes abortion illegal in the Mountain State, with some exceptions. A non-viable embryo and ectopic pregancies are on the exemption list, along with rape and incest. The bill was … Read more
Two people have died in the floods, and a third death is likely related to the weather. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a news briefing that a husband and wife from Welch, Donald and Debbie Griffin, were killed during flooding over the weekend. Morrisey said he requested a federal emergency disaster declaration in order to … Read more
The Kolling Lab at Marshall University began researching semi-microscopic invertebrates called tardigrades in 2022 through a grant from the National Science Foundation in collaboration with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The tiny worm-like creatures with eight legs are known as water bears, and can adapt to survive extreme conditions. Marshall University said … Read more
For the fourth consecutive time, West Virginia University has been recognized as a top research institution. The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching named it an R1 university, the highest possible research ranking. WVU said on its website that it is the only R1 institution in West Virginia … Read more
One firefighter died and another was injured while responding to a structure fire Monday in McDowell County. Jeffrey Lawson of War suffered a medical issue while responding to a fire along Marshall Highway in Jolo. A news release from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office said Lawson was pronounced dead at the hospital after … Read more
A man charged in connection with the death of his 10-month-old child appeared in Cabell County Circuit Court Tuesday. Eyewitness News said Stefan Gibbs entered a Kennedy plea, accepting punishment for neglecting his child, without admitting guilt and agreeing to testify in the case of his co-defendant Samantha Thomas, the child’s mother. Prosecutors said the … Read more
Sheriff’s deputies from Boone and Jackson County traveled to McDowell County Monday to aid residents with flood cleanup. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office noted on social media that donations can be dropped off at the sheriff’s office. Flood relief shelters have been set up in McDowell County at Mount View High School in Welch, Reclamation … Read more
The University of Charleston will host a two-day leadership conference for businesses and professionals next week. The event is scheduled for Feb. 27 and 28 at the Geary Student Union Ballroom. Law enforcement leadership expert Eric Smith said Monday that they will center on emotional intelligence and a leadership model that he developed while he … Read more
The IRS plans to lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season as the Trump administration aims to shrink the size of the federal workforce. It’s unclear how many IRS workers will be affected, according to the Associated Press. IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season were told they will … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed flooding and response efforts on Monday and confirmed one weather-related death. Heavy rainfall closed roadways, property damage and a state of emergency in 13 counties. Morrisey said more than 50,000 water bottles have been delivered to affected residents. Thirty thousand were without power at one point. To submit a damage assessment … Read more