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West Virginia's legislature has passed a bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms on public college campuses, including West Virginia University (pictured here).

A West Virginia bill allowing concealed guns at colleges is one step away from law

5:00am February 23, 2023

by Roshan Fernandez

A bill that would allow concealed weapons to be carried on West Virginia college campuses passed by a landslide in the state's House of Delegates. It heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Jim Justice.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting dismissed part-time reporter Amelia Ferrell Knisely after she covered allegations of the mistreatment of people with disabilities in the state's care. Knisely (left) is shown reporting in this 2021 photograph.

Reporter's dismissal exposes political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

11:12am February 13, 2023

by David Folkenflik

A reporter was dismissed after state officials complained — the latest instance of political pressure on the station from Gov. Jim Justice's administration and some state legislators.

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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (pictured in January) has said he wants all nursing home residents and staff for coronavirus.

West Virginia Aims To Test All Nursing Home Residents, Workers for COVID-19

6:45pm April 17, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said there have been discrepancies in data from the homes, and wants even those already checked to be retested.

Citing Concerns About Access For 'Seniors,' West Virginia's Governor Delays Primary

2:31pm April 01, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

More than a dozen states have delayed primaries because of the coronavirus.

West Virginia teachers, students and supporters hold their signs aloft during a demonstration earlier this month in Morgantown, W.Va.

'We Have Reached A Deal': West Virginia Teacher Strike Set To End With Pay Raise

2:30pm March 06, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The strike, which shuttered classrooms in the state for more than a week, reached a resolution as Gov. Jim Justice, the union and lawmakers all agreed to a 5 percent salary bump for state employees.

President Trump talks with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice before Justice spoke during a rally Thursday in Huntington, W.Va. Justice said at the rally that he intends to switch parties and rejoin the Republicans.

West Virginia Governor Announces He'll Switch To GOP At Trump Rally

9:37pm August 03, 2017

Appearing with the president Thursday night, Gov. Jim Justice announced he'll flip to the GOP: "I can't help you any more being a Democrat governor," he told the crowd.