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Brereton Jones remembered as a politician, horseman, and friend

Before Brereton Jones was elected Kentucky governor as a Democrat in 1991, he was lieutenant governor, and before that, a Republican delegate in the West Virginia state legislature.Before those years in politics – and afterwards – he was a horseman, the owner and operator of Airdrie Stud, near Midway in…

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Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event

An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year

The Independent UK

US climate scientist risks felony by chaining herself to pipeline drill

Rose Abramoff was one of two protesters who helped temporarily shut down construction of Mountain Valley pipeline

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Giants scouts attended Penn State-West Virginia

New York Giants scouts are already hard at work, attending various college games over the weekend including Penn State-West Virginia.

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Abandoned DeLorean Found On Google Maps In West Virginia

It's been parked on the side of a residential street since at least November 2021.

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Convicted rapist who escaped from prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say

A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia

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Convicted rapist who escaped from Arkansas prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say

A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia

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Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

Thunderstorms have dumped heavy rains that caused significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

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How many kids are in foster care?

The US foster care system serves over 600,000 kids annually. West Virginia, Alaska, and Montana have the highest rates.

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Federal judge: West Virginia can restrict abortion pill sales

A federal judge has ruled that West Virginia can restrict the sale of the abortion pill

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Lawsuit settled over widespread abuse of former students at shuttered West Virginia boarding school

A lawsuit that alleged widespread sexual, physical and mental abuse at a now-closed West Virginia boarding school for troubled youths has been settled for about $50 million

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Students push back with protest against planned program and faculty cuts at West Virginia University

West Virginia University students are staging a walkout to protest the proposed elimination of academic programs while showing support for faculty and staff whose jobs are being targeted

The Independent UK

Joe Manchin vows ‘unrelenting fight’ against US climate law he helped pass

Democratic West Virginia senator calls the Inflation Reduction Act, hailed as ‘biggest step on climate crisis’, a ‘radical agenda’

The Guardian - US

Oliver Luck Hired by Pac-12 Leftovers as Consultant, per Report

The former West Virginia AD recently consulted with the Big 12.

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Will Trump's Jan. 6 trial move to West Virginia? The long-shot strategy explained

Experts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.

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US appeals court dismisses motion challenging permits for natural gas pipeline

A federal appeals court has granted a motion to dismiss a challenge to construction permits for a controversial natural gas pipeline in Virginia and West Virginia after Congress mandated that the project move forward

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Coal miners plead with feds for stronger enforcement during emotional hearing on black lung rule

Miners and advocates are pleading with the Mine Safety and Health Administration to ensure a proposed rule to cut the current limit for silica dust exposure has strict enforcement mechanisms

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Democratic Senator Joe Manchin ‘thinking seriously’ about leaving party

The West Virginia member has crossed paths with his party over legislation to combat climate crisis and protect voting rights

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‘It’s not just Appalachia’s problem’: imagining a future without coal

The rhapsodic film King Coal blurs the lines of documentary and memorializes the coal culture that has shaped Appalachia

The Independent UK

Trump demands ‘fake’ criminal case over 2020 election interference be moved to ‘unbiased’ West Virginia

In a late-night Truth Social rant on Wednesday, the former president fumed that it is ‘IMPOSSIBLE to get a fair trial’ in the capital and demanded it be relocated to ‘the politically unbiased nearby State of West Virginia’

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Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a "very straightforward" defense against the latest charges against the former president.

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Students' lives thrown into disarray after West Virginia college announces plans to close

The lives of hundreds of students at a small university in West Virginia have been turned upside down after the school announced just before the start of fall classes that it plans to cease operations

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Awaiting Manchin's decision, West Virginia race tilts toward GOP - Roll Call

Detailed race ratings by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzalez show the 2024 battle for Senate control favors Republicans.

The Guardian - US

One man and his drone: ‘My hope is to shut down the coal industry’

How a citizen vigilante in West Virginia uses his drone to uncover polluters who’d rather stay hidden

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State supreme courts have issued 3,842 opinions in 2023

State supreme courts issued 192 opinions in the two week period from July 10 to July 23. The Delaware Supreme Court issued 26 opinions more than any other state, followed by Pennsylvania with 17 and Vermont with 13. The last two weeks’ 192 opinions account for 5% of the year-to-date…

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