Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Where Americans are falling behind most on their debt
A new WalletHub study highlights the states where Americans are struggling most with debt in early 2025.
West Virginia flooding kills 4, including 3-year-old, as more reported missing
At least four people have been killed and others remain missing after dangerous flash flooding impacted Wheeling and surrounding communities in West Virginia this weekend.
House fire sparked by golf cart bought just an hour earlier
A house fire in West Virginia is being blamed on a lithium battery-powered golf cart that had been purchased just an hour earlier.
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
Single-mom waitress in West Virginia gets 'once in a lifetime' tip
A single mother and waitress in West Virginia was stunned when a couple left her a huge tip
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Video: Driver nearly hits child after illegally passing school bus
Authorities in West Virginia have released shocking footage of a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a child.
Joann fabrics stores closing: Full list of 500 stores including many in Maryland, Virginia
Joann, the struggling fabric and crafts retailer, announced Wednesday it will close approximately 500 stores across the United States, including many in Maryland and Virginia. Here’s the full list.
Ex-police chief sentenced for paying $100 to rape teen
Larry Clay Jr. was chief of the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Police Department in 2020 when he reportedly convinced a woman to sell her stepdaughter to him for $100.
Republican Jim Justice wins U.S. Senate race for West Virginia
Republican Jim Justice has won West Virginia’s open U.S. Senate race, the AP projects, flipping a key Senate seat that was held by Joe Manchin for 14 years.
West Virginia's Senate race between Jim Justice and Glenn Elliott: What to know
Jim Justice, the two-term GOP governor of West Virginia, is leading his challenger, Democrat Glenn Elliott, by 30-plus points in multiple polls.
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
Two fishing buddies were out on the lake using live minnows to capture not one but two record-breaking fish.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Unmarked graves reveal George Washington family secrets
A DNA examination of remains in unmarked graves uncovered a mystery surrounding President George Washington’s family tree.
Target store in West Virginia partially collapses due to slipping hillside
No timeline was immediately provided on the demolition and when the store could reopen.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin rules out presidential run in 2024
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler."
WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
5 people, including 4 children, die in West Virginia house fire
A 28-year-old man and four young children died in a house fire on Saturday near the community of Mathias, West Virginia.