West Virginia
Manchin Broke His Fundraising Record in 2021 While Sinema's Donors Fade
The West Virginia Democrat scored his highest fundraising total ever for a non-election year while the Arizona Democrat is losing support.
Parents Face Endangerment, Fentanyl Charges After Infant Found Dead in Crib
While the official cause of death has not been released, local news outlets have suggested it may have been drug-induced.
Bette Midler and Jim Justice Continue Trading Insults Using Dog's Behind
The West Virginia Republican told Midler that she could kiss his dog's "hiney" after she criticized the state.
James Carville Says Those 'Bit**ing About' Joe Manchin 'Can't See Reality'
The longtime Democratic strategist said the West Virginia moderate is the party's best option, considering the political landscape of the state.
Jim Justice Tells Bette Midler to Kiss Dog's 'Hiney' After Her Comments
The governor responded to the entertainer's critical tweet during a press conference on Thursday, calling what she posted "cruel" and "really, really unfair."
Redistricting States Seeing Retiring Incumbents, Gerrymandering Accusations
Redistricting has led to announcements that representatives will not seek reelection, along with the revelation the incumbents will run against each other.
Tudor's Biscuit World Accused of Firing Employees Who Wanted to Unionize
Employees at the Elkview, West Virginia, restaurant voted 7-5 against unionizing, and employees say the company tried to dissuade them from unionizing.
Could West Virginia's Potential Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools Be Blocked?
Robert Bastress told Newsweek that even West Virginia's "fairly conservative" Supreme Court "would seriously question" the constitutionality of HB 4071.
Video of Reporter Getting Hit by Car on Live TV Sparks Staffing Debate
The video of Tori Yorgey getting struck during her report has kicked off a discussion of the unnecessary demands that multimedia journalists face daily.
Manchin Says His Decisions Based on Rural Constituents, Not D.C. Democrats
Manchin said he serves "a complete different constituency" compared to other Democrats. Polls show more West Virginia voter support voting rights bills.
TV Reporter Hit by a Car Live On-Air, Continues To Broadcast—'I'm OK'
Yorgey made light of the situation, saying she had been hit by a car in a similar way in college.
Federal Judge Throws Out Lawsuit From Whitey Bulger's Family Over His Death
James "Whitey" Bulger, former leader of Boston's Winter Hill Gang, was killed in a West Virginia prison in 2018, hours after he was moved into the facility.
Manchin Shrugs Off Elizabeth Warren's Primary Threat, Digs In on Filibuster
"We'll address that when we get past this week," Warren said of a potential primary challenge for Manchin.
Jerry West Calls on Joe Manchin to Help Pass Voting Rights Bill
"We are all certain that democracy is best when voting is open to everyone on a level playing field," the letter said.
Joe Manchin's Approval Nearly Double Biden's In West Virginia
Recent polls show between 57 and 60 percent of West Virginians approve of the moderate Democratic senator, despite Trump winning there by a double-digit margin.
West Virginians Beg Joe Manchin to Extend Child Tax Credit: 'We Need Help'
"Bills cost more, we already know the price of food is higher," one parent said. "It's just a time that we need the child tax credit more than ever."
Winter Storm Izzy Forecast to Freeze Large Parts of the U.S. Over Weekend
The Midwest will be the first part of the United States to see snow on Friday, with the NWS issuing several weather warnings.
New West Virginia COVID Case Record 50 Percent Higher Than Previous One
Both record-breaking weeks were the only ones in the pandemic in which West Virginia documented more than 10,000 new cases.
WV Lawmakers Won't Require Masks for In-Person Sessions Despite COVID Spike
The state's Senate and House of Delegates members understand that mask policies might change but will not require masks at the start of next week's session.
West Virginia, With Low COVID Vaccination Rates, Wants to Give Fourth Shot
"Either we sit back and just let our people die and we sit back and let our hospitals be overrun, or we try," Governor Jim Justice said on Thursday.
West Virginia Governor Says More COVID Deaths May Lead Unvaxxed to Shots
Justice said more people may be motivated to get the shot "if a bunch more people die." "We don't want that," he added.
Which States Aren't Budging on Minimum Wage as Half the Country Bumps Up
By 2022, California will pay minimum wage workers $15 an hour—more than double the pay of their counterparts in 20 other states.
How Accurate Is Bette Midler's Description of West Virginia?
The Hollywood veteran's Twitter response to Joe Manchin's refusal to support Build Back Better is causing quite a stir on social media.
Republicans Up Effort to Convince Joe Manchin to Join GOP Amid BBB Tensions
"'Joe, if they don't want you, we do,'" GOP Senator John Cornyn said he wrote in a text to Manchin this week.
Liberals Sneer at Rural America—Then Expect Our Votes
Resorting to stereotypes about "poor, illiterate... strung out" hicks in the hills and hollows is out of order. Let's call it what it is: bigotry. And it's why Democrats continue to lose in states like West Virginia.
Manchin Has Often Been at Odds With Dems, but Vote Was Never This Powerful
Manchin's decision comes as his support among Democratic voters in West Virginia continues to wane.
Progressives Slam Joe Manchin for Rejecting Biden's Build Back Better Act
"He has never negotiated in good faith and he is obstructing the President's agenda," Rep. Ayanna Pressley said in reaction to Manchin's decision.
COVID Cases Are Falling in the Five Least Vaccinated States
West Virginia, which is only 42 percent fully vaccinated, has seen its daily average of new cases fall by 7 percent over the last 14 days,
Great White Sharks Gather Off the Coasts of Virginia and North Carolina
Ocean trackers have shown at least seven of the enormous predators off the coasts of the two states in recent weeks.
26 Coal-Fired Power Plants Plan to Stop Burning Coal Due to New Rule
A new rule requiring coal-fired power plants to remove ash and toxic metals from their wastewater has caused dozens to shut down or switch to natural gas.