All news on the topic: West Virginia

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Woody Williams, the last surviving recipient of the World War II Medal of Honor, passes away at 98
Woody Williams, the final surviving Medal of Honor awardee from World War II, passed away on Wednesday morning in West Virginia. He was 98 years old
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Six Fatalities Reported in West Virginia Helicopter Crash
According to a government representative, the incident involved a helicopter from the Vietnam War period that was used for sightseeing flights
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Former West Virginia legislator who broadcasted Jan. 6 riot online gets three months in prison
Former West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans was sentenced to three months in prison due to his involvement in the January 6th riot after he live-streamed the disturbing events
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Joe Louis Esquivel charged in deadly mass shooting at Maryland factory as new details emerge
Maryland factory worker Joe Louis Esquivel, who is accused of killing three coworkers and injuring two other people in a Thursday shooting, was charged with dozens of felonies, including murder, authorities said Friday.
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West Virginia city council ordered to stop reciting The Lord’s Prayer at meetings
A West Virginia city was ordered Tuesday to stop opening its council meetings with The Lord’s Prayer.
Politics • Views: 497
2022 Midterms: Key Contests to Follow in Nebraska, West Virginia
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Manchin backs a Republican from West Virginia in his latest criticism of Biden's Build Back Better plan
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has given his support to Republican Representative David McKinley in West Virginia, standing by him against claims that he backed President Biden's Build Back Better social spending plan, which Manchin himself prevented from advancing
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How to Plan the Perfect Getaway to Lewisburg, West Virginia
Looking to enjoy the mountains or autumn leaves while exploring breweries, dining spots, and historic locations? Add this delightful city to your itinerary
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West Virginia Senator Concerned Film Tax Credit Might Benefit Bette Midler
"I find it troubling that Bette Midler is eligible for millions of dollars in tax credits," stated Republican Senator Robert Karnes, who was the sole senator to oppose the bill
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Black WV Lawmaker Sues Anti-Abortion Group Over Racist KKK Image Targeting Her
West Virginia delegate Danielle Walker filed suit against West Virginians for Life after the group emailed her and posted a graphic of a KKK member doing a Nazi salute.
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West Virginia Moves Forward with Legislation to Prohibit Abortions After 15 Weeks
"If it were my decision, we would completely prohibit it," stated one Republican legislator
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Anti-Abortion Organization Targets Black Lawmaker in West Virginia With KKK Image
Delegate Danielle Walker, the sole Black woman in the state Legislature, is calling for accountability from the organization targeting her
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West Virginia high school students protest evangelical assembly
More than 100 students staged a walkout at their West Virginia high school after an assembly by traveling preacher Nik Walker.
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Subtype of Omicron Variant Found in West Virginia
The state's coronavirus specialist stated that the new variant "could be more transmissible but seems to be less severe."
Fun • Views: 456
Bette Midler Responds To Jim Justice: 'His Dog's Ass Would Make A Better Governor'
The Republican governor had previously told Midler to kiss his dog's "hiney" after she insulted West Virginians.
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West Virginia Governor Uses His Dog to Deliver an Explicit Message to Bette Midler
The 70-year-old Republican governor concluded his televised State of the State address on Thursday evening by showing the backside of his English bulldog to the cameras and audience
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Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot has tested positive for COVID-19
Lightfoot, 59, who is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot, shared in a tweet that she is dealing with "cold-like symptoms" but feels fine otherwise
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Biden’s bipartisanship bungle and other commentary
From the left: Biden’s Bipartisanship BungleTeam Biden and Democrats erred in rejecting Republicans’ offer of a $600 billion COVID relief plan in...
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Letters to the Editor — December 25, 2021
The Matter: Bette Midler’s remark labeling the residents of West Virginia as “poor, uneducated, and strung out.” Senator Joe Manchin shouldn’t be concerned in the slightest..
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Pandemic Fatigue Takes Hold at West Virginia Vaccination Clinic
West Virginia was initially at the forefront of vaccinating people, but soon faced significant pushback, causing its standing to decline
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Coal Miners Union Urges Joe Manchin to Back Build Back Better
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) stated that the Build Back Better Act would offer advantages to coal miners in West Virginia
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Report suggests Manchin would have supported a $1.8 trillion version of Biden's spending bill
Manchin's proposal was turned down because it lacked an increase to the federal child tax credit, which the White House has praised for significantly lowering the child poverty rate
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Bette Midler slammed for calling West Virginia ‘poor, illiterate and strung out’
The 76-year-old diva used the less than divine choice of words for the Mountain State in a Twitter against Sen. Joe Manchin torpedoing President Biden’s multitrillion-dollar spending plans.
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Bette Midler Apologizes For Dissing West Virginia In 'Outburst' At Joe Manchin
The "Wind Beneath My Wings" singer had fans voicing their disappointment.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gets trapped in elevator at mansion
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was trapped in an elevator at his home this week — and needed a team of rescuers to free him, his office said.