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Wounded National Guardsman is making 'extraordinary progress,' can breathe on his own: doctor

National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe has hit "important milestones" in his recovery that "reflect his strength and determination" following DC shooting, doctor says.

National Guard December 6

Wounded National Guardsman beginning to 'look more like himself,' remains in acute care: West Virginia gov

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey provides health update regarding National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe after he was shot on Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C.

Travel December 5

Government lifts Wi-Fi ban in secretive 'quiet zone' amid observatory tourism

Green Bank Observatory's "Quiet Zone" in West Virginia gets Wi-Fi for the first time, after decades of restrictions to protect world's largest radio telescope.

West Virginia December 3

West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling

West Virginia's Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling allowing religious exemptions from school vaccines, leading the state board to reinstate its vaccination policy.

VIDEO December 1

West Virginia governor praises 'many people praying' for National Guardsman wounded in shooting

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey shares what is 'powerful and moving' after visiting the National Guardsman wounded in a shooting in Washington on 'The Story.'

National Guard December 1

WV gov gives update on wounded guardsman, talks future of DC mission as general says troops are grieving

West Virginia National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe shows signs of improvement after Washington shooting that killed fellow guardsman Sarah Beckstrom.

National Guard November 28

National Guard shooting in DC leaves West Virginia reeling as top official slams Afghanistan withdrawal

The fatal shooting of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom by alleged Afghan national suspect has sparked criticism of immigration policies following the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.

VIDEO November 28

West Virginia leader sounds off on anger over National Guard murder, Afghan vetting

West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Josh Holstein, a state delegate from Boone County, spoke to Fox News Digital Nov. 28, 2025, after two WVNG members were shot and one died after an attack in Washington allegedly by an Afghan evacuee.

Vaccine November 26

Judge rules West Virginia parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements

West Virginia families can now use religious beliefs to skip school vaccine requirements and attend class after a judge's ruling on Wednesday.

VIDEO November 26

‘They are peacekeepers’: Sen. Capito says it is a ‘sad day’ in West Virginia following National Guard shooting

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R- W. Va., describes the familial tight-knit relationships of members of the West Virginia National Guard and the important mission the troops from her state were carrying out on ‘Special Report.’?

West Virginia November 20

State attorney general involved in SCOTUS trans athlete case responds as 130 Dems back males in women's sports

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey responded to 130 congressional Democrats supporting trans athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson in a Supreme Court sports case.

Supreme Court November 14

Supreme Court case on protecting women's sports set for oral arguments in January

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Jan. 13, 2026, in the Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. cases addressing transgender athletes in women's sports.

VIDEO November 12

Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin criticizes what 'everybody is at fault for' in Congress

Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin dissects divisions in the Democratic Party over the shutdown deal and more on 'The Story.'

Supreme Court November 12

Trans athlete's family files response in Supreme Court women's sports case

A family of a trans athlete filed a brief arguing West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates Title IX as Supreme Court prepares to decide landmark case in 2026.

2025 Virginia Governor Race November 7

Lawmakers revive major, century-old offer to Virginians as Spanberger, Jones set to take office

West Virginia lawmakers revived a century-old offer to welcome Virginia counties after a Democratic election sweep, seeking to reunite border communities.

2025 Virginia Governor Race November 6

Neighboring states invite disaffected NY, NJ, VA voters to move after Dems' election sweep

Political migration accelerates as neighboring states court disaffected voters fleeing blue state policies following recent Democratic electoral victories.

Media November 4

Joe Manchin tells Jon Stewart how DC Dems lost support from their working-class voters

Former Sen. Joe Manchin argued on "The Daily Show" that the Democratic Party abandoned moderate voters, causing West Virginia's shift toward Republican politics.

Media October 25

Joe Manchin laments Biden presidency as a missed opportunity squandered by 'far-left' who had president's ear

Former Senator Joe Manchin blamed Ron Klain for pushing former-President Joe Biden too far left, saying Biden's staff drove liberal agenda against his nature.

Opinion October 24

DAVID MARCUS: Virginia, New Jersey should note my state's 'red renaissance'

S&P upgrades West Virginia's credit outlook as Republican policies drive economic success, offering lessons for Virginia and New Jersey voters in upcoming elections.

Tech October 6

West Virginia AG leads multistate probe into Big Tech 'greenwashing' claims

Attorney General JB McCuskey says tech giants Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft mislead public about renewable energy use through credit system he calls deceptive.

Supreme Court September 19

SCOTUS defense in cases to protect women's sports gets support from 27 state attorneys general

Attorneys general from 27 states signed an amicus brief supporting Supreme Court cases defending state bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports teams.

Charlie Kirk September 18

Lawmaker who tied Kirk to ‘domestic terrorism’ facing expulsion calls amid politician blowback nationwide

Several mayors and lawmakers face backlash for controversial posts about Charlie Kirk's death, including a West Virginia delegate who called his words domestic terrorism.

Fox Nation August 19

Omen or harbinger of doom? Fox Nation explores the chilling mystery that turned a small town into a spectacle

Fox Nation's Abby Hornacek investigates the Mothman legend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, exploring 50 years of eyewitness accounts and connections to the Silver Bridge collapse.

Donald Trump August 16

Three red states deploy National Guard personnel to support Trump's DC safety mission

West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio National Guardsmen head to the nation's capital at the Trump administration's request to restore cleanliness and security to D.C.

Border security August 13

Three states sign new agreements with ICE for expanded immigration enforcement operations

West Virginia governor announces comprehensive ICE partnership using 287(g) authority, enlisting state police and National Guard for immigration enforcement.

Bernie Sanders August 12

Bernie Sanders brings 'Fighting Oligarchy Tour' to Trump strongholds across deep-red West Virginia

GOP officials point to 500,000 registered Republicans as evidence of political momentum in Mountain State.

Bernie Sanders August 10

Bernie Sanders addresses whether he’ll run in 2028

Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run while conducting Fighting Oligarchy Tour, focusing on working-class agenda.

Donald Trump August 7

Charleston bishop rebukes Trump's 'harsh' deportations, cites George W Bush's 'acceptable' plans

Catholic Bishop Mark Brennan condemns President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts while praising former President George W. Bush's immigration approaches in West Virginia.

Olympics July 9

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton in denial after failing field sobriety tests in DUI arrest, video shows

Police bodycam footage showed Mary Lou Retton's DUI arrest in West Virginia, where the Olympic gymnastics legend failed sobriety tests before being cuffed.

Olympics July 8

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton's DUI mugshot comes out months after arrest

Mary Lou Retton's mugshot was released after a May DUI charge in West Virginia for which she took full responsibility and entered a no-contest plea