West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Raising Teacher Salaries to $50,000 Minimum

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature aims to raise the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000. House Bill 3259, if passed, would amend the state’s salary schedule, providing a significant pay increase …

West Virginia Bill Seeks to Ban Geoengineering Activities

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature aims to prohibit the intentional release of chemicals into the atmosphere to manipulate weather conditions or sunlight intensity. House Bill 3207, if enacted, would make it …

Quinerly scores 24, sets up her game winner as No. 16 West Virginia women beat No. 20 K-State 73-69

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — JJ Quinerly made a critical steal to set up her game-winning basket and scored 24… KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — JJ Quinerly made a critical steal to set up her game-winning basket and scored 24 points to lift No. 16 West Virginia to a 73 …

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West Virginia Construction and Design Expo scheduled

charleston – The 46th annual West Virginia Construction & Design EXPO will take place on March 26-27 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This event is expected to attract nearly 4,000 attendees and feature close to 300 exhibitors, more …

Knights remain hopeful for postseason bid entering season finale at West Virginia

As the final horn echoed through the packed Addition Financial Arena late Wednesday, Darius Johnson sprinted toward the UCF student section, eager to share in the celebration of his incredible night with Knight Nation for possibly the last time. The senior …

Detroit man sentenced to prison after shipping illegal drugs to Charleston, West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Michigan man with a criminal history was sentenced to prison Thursday after shipping illegal drugs to Charleston’s West Side, prosecutors said. Edward Keith Perkins, 31, of Detroit has been sentenced to 15 years in prison to be …

West Virginia DoHS named in wrongful death lawsuit involving foster child who died in 2024

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit after a child died while in foster care in Parkersburg. The lawsuit filed by Morgan & Morgan Law Firm on behalf of the child’s …

FEMA: More than $1 million has been approved for 1,334 households in West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va.— More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 1,334 households in West Virginia following the impacts of the severe storm and flooding on February 15. “Reaching this milestone has been a team effort,” …

Lawmakers Weigh Limiting Opioid Treatment Centers, Plus Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

Home » Lawmakers Weigh Limiting Opioid Treatment Centers, Plus Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published March 7, 2025 - 10:07 am On this West Virginia Morning, Senate Bill 204 would make render opioid treatment centers across …