W.Va. House OKs Bill Letting People Carry Concealed Guns Without A Permit
The only concealed-carry permits needed would be for people who are 18-21 years old, if West Virginia enacts new gun legislation.
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Former Coal CEO Blankenship Found Guilty Of Conspiracy In Mine Disaster Case
Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was acquitted of two other counts, meaning he'll face far less than the potential 30-year prison sentence prosecutors had sought.
Fine Brine From Appalachia: The Fancy Mountain Salt That Chefs Prize
An artisanal salt producer is processing brine from ancient ocean deposits below West Virginia's mountains. The company, J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, ships to top chefs who value the salt's minerality.
West Virginia Tells The Story Of America's Shifting Political Climate
There are few places where Obama is less liked than West Virginia. But for decades, Democrats could count on the state's voters in presidential contests, with only rare exceptions.
Welcome To West Virginia, Obama — In 2 Pictures
President Obama is slated to speak in West Virginia Wednesday afternoon, but protesters were lining up hours beforehand — and their welcome wasn't exactly hospitable.
Something's Spawning On Appalachia's Forest Farms
Agriculture experts say the forests of West Virginia are perfect for cultivating mushrooms. They're urging more people to farm shiitakes to meet demand at specialty food stores and restaurants.
Swiss Village + West Virginia + Mardi Gras Feast = Fasnacht
Isolated in the West Virginia wilderness, the tiny town of Helvetia clings to its distinctly Swiss character and foodways. It all culminates with a pre-Lenten festival where food takes center stage.
A Win In West Virginia Makes Saira Blair State's Youngest Lawmaker
The fiscally conservative 18-year-old won by a landslide and will represent West Virginia's 59th District.
Charleston Mayor: Company Behind Chemical Leak Run By 'Renegades'
Mayor Danny Jones says he's not "even sure they cared what happened to the public." Jones adds the West Virginia capital is considering taking legal action.
Asheboro Church Collecting Bottled Water to Help West Virginia Residents
One Piedmont church is expanding its mission field across the border to help neighbors in need.