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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $14.2 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on May 1.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — It might not be Halloween, but visitors to downtown Clarksburg on Friday experienced a spooktacular First Friday event.

Fugitive and killer William Holly Griffith may have had a book and movie, both titled "Fools Parade" patterned after him, but on May 3, 2024, officials and historians in Gassaway, Braxton County, will remember one of the men he killed, Gassaway Police Chief Ord Thompson, who was fatally shot by Griffith on April 30, 1915.

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

The 2024 West Virginia Primaries will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Nearly $19 million in funds for 61 West Virginia outdoor recreation projects was announced by Governor Justice. The funds will go towards projects in 34 counties, nine travel regions, and almost 700 miles of trails throughout the state. Investing in our cities, towns, parks, and trails is truly one of the […]

HURRICANE — The Putnam Farmers Market will kick off its 15th season at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, on the grounds of Area 34, 971 W.Va. 34, Hurricane.

A tragic trend is emerging at West Virginia’s roadwork sites. Rather than paying more attention as we approach work zones, we seem to be paying less — with deadly consequences for those working to make our roads better for driving. Earlier this month, the West Virginia Department of Transportation said a woman was killed while […]

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A Salem man facing sex charges went on trial Monday in Harrison County Circuit Court.