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Marital status may no longer be an exception to sexual abuse in West Virginia, as new legislation is being discussed in Charleston.In the Mountain State, there

Marriage would no longer be a defense in cases of sexual assault if a Senate Bill becomes law.

The West Virginia Senate engaged in a heated debate, on Feb. 23, 2024, over financial concerns surrounding a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles. Senate Bill 496 specifically addresses the inclusion of protected hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists under the definition of racial discrimination. The Senate voted 22-12 to move the bill to the Finance Committee.

The West Virginia Senate engaged in a heated debate, on Feb. 23, 2024, over financial concerns surrounding a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles. Senate Bill 496 specifically addresses the inclusion of protected hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists under the definition of racial discrimination. The Senate voted 22-12 to move the bill to the Finance Committee.

The West Virginia Senate engaged in a heated debate, on Feb. 23, 2024, over financial concerns surrounding a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles. Senate Bill 496 specifically addresses the inclusion of protected hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists under the definition of racial discrimination. The Senate voted 22-12 to move the bill to the Finance Committee.

Thumbs up to Communities in Schools now active in all 55 counties.

ROCHELLE, Ga. ­ — The nation lost one of its most highly decorated combat veterans Wednesday with the death of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John C. “Doc” Bahnsen

As president of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, my primary objective is to stand up for the rights and well-being of workers across our state. The recent announcement by the Cleveland-Cliffs

WEIRTON — After 115 years, the final manufacturing component of what once was Weirton Steel Corp. will be idled. Cleveland-Cliffs, the current owner of the

WEIRTON — After 115 years, the final manufacturing component of what once was Weirton Steel Corp. will be idled. Cleveland-Cliffs, the current owner of th