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$1M-winning lottery ticket sold in tiny West Virginia town

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By WDTV News Staff
A $1 million-winning lottery ticket was sold in Craigsville, the West Virginia Lottery announced Thursday.

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Lightning strikes gas line in Bridgeport, causes fire

VIDEO: Lightning strikes gas line, causes fire

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Emergency crews are on the scene of a reported explosion and fire near a Bridgeport home.

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Police on scene of fatal shooting at Fairmont apartment complex

Male fatally shot at Fairmont apartment complex, police say

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
A male was found shot to death at a Fairmont apartment complex, police said.

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W.Va. Gov. Justice signs bills into law related to state's coal industry

W.Va. Gov. Justice signs bills into law related to state’s coal industry

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Dustin Weekley
One encourages the development, transportation and use of electricity generated from West Virginia coal.

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WV Secretary of State asks residents to vote to name virtual assistant for business owners

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The Secretary of State’s office shared that West Virginians could go online and vote to name the virtual assistant.

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Gov. Justice signs bill to establish W.Va. First Foundation

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mitchell Blahut
The W.Va. governor is signing a bill into law that would look to take on the opioid epidemic.

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Fairmont man charged after DUI chase on motorcycle

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Authorities said the motorcycle did not have a headlight or a license plate.

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Lulu’s Salon and Bridal Shop offering free haircuts

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lauren Farnsworth
Lulu’s Salon and Bridal Shop in Fairmont will be giving out free haircuts to those in need on the last Monday of every month.

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Two-time cancer survivor devotes time in remission to helping others in need

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gailyn Markham
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - When you or someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, the last thing you should worry about is how you’re going to pay for treatment or even how you’re going to get to that treatment.

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WATCH: Portion of Fairmont bridge implodes as part of I-79 widening project

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The implosion marked a major milestone for the I-79 widening project.
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Glenville State’s Pioneer Debate team competes in first tournament

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Pioneer Debate notched two top ten overall finishers in its first tournament.

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Excellence in Education: LAWS Civics Education Program

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
LAWS or the “Legal advancement for West Virginia students civics education program” -- hosted high schoolers from Monongalia and Preston counties on Wednesday to watch the inner workings of the state supreme court. It works by having local attorneys visit the schools and help students study the cases ahead of their day in court, then the attorneys present their arguments to the bench, and students have a chance to debrief with them after.

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WVU-owned hospital will continue to accept PEIA insurance

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
After months of uncertainty, a WVU Medicine hospital has decided to continue accepting PEIA insurance.

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W.Va. DHHR to host hiring events in NCWV

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Hiring incentives are available for qualifying applicants for some of the open positions.

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Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for new NCWV Airport terminal

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The groundbreaking will kick off a $25 million terminal project.

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Multiple agencies assist in largest methamphetamine seizure in W.Va. history

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hannahs
A major drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the largest seizure of methamphetamine in West Virginia state history, according to the United States Department of Justice.

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Westover police asking for help identifying trio in investigation

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The Westover Police Department is asking for help identifying three people in an investigation.

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Highly decorated WWII veteran from Clarksburg passes away

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Benjamin Portaro was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, a survivor of Nazi imprisonment, a devoted family man, and a proud West Virginian.

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Philippi man killed in mining accident

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
First responders were called to the scene around 9 a.m.

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Gov. Justice discusses state police investigation

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Governor Justice addressed the ongoing changes within the West Virginia State Police during his visit to Leon, W.Va. Tuesday morning.

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Two Lewis County businesses honored for being open 100 years

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:22 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
For over 100 years, Standard Gas and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce had been serving the community.

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WVSP trooper theft casino video released

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Gov. Jim Justice released a surveillance video that investigators say shows a now retired member of the State Police taking an envelope filled with money.

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Puzzling highway death part of West Virginia police probe

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Gov. Justice called the death alarming and cited that and two separate incidents involving State Police in announcing the investigation.

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Historic Clarksburg cemetery struggling with vandals

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By John Blashke
Several headstones have been knocked over in the past few days at the Former Odd Fellows Cemetery on Chestnut Street.

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Gov. Justice signs four education bills into law

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
"Education is our centerpiece in West Virginia, and these bills make that focus even clearer," Gov. Justice said. "Today is a great day for West Virginia.”

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Bridgeport Lions Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt for visually impaired

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By John Blashke
Kids with visual disabilities from all over Harrison County got to find the eggs with their ears.

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West Virginia man pleads guilty to arson that injured firefighter

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
He will spend 15 years behind bars.

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Fire crews respond to structure fire in Grafton

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The road is shut down as crews battle the blaze, authorities said.

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WVU plans candlelight vigil in memory of earthquake victims

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
A candlelight vigil will be held on Wednesday at WVU to honor the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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Crews to remove I-79 bridge in Marion County, road to be closed

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The bridge removal is the latest work being done in a multi-year project to widen I-79.

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RCB freshman’s poster design wins Arts Alive 2023

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Her submission was one of 82 statewide submissions.

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WVDHR stocks trout in more than 75 waters

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
More than 75 waters were stocked with trout by the WVDNR last week.

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Petition to reroute Corridor H collects 5K signatures

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The petition, called “A Better Route for Corridor H,” started after the initial route was shown to the public.

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WVSP schedules sobriety checkpoint in Marion County

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
State Police said the checkpoint will be conducted to increase awareness of the hazards of intoxicated driving.

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WVU’s Day of Giving to have opportunities to amplify reach of donations

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:03 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
In its first five years combined, WVU Day of Giving has raised nearly $48 million to benefit WVU students and programs.

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Three new tenants join WVU Innovation Corporation at former Mylan plant

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
WVU Medicine took ownership of the 1.1 million square foot property in March 2022.

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Bridgeport to officially have second PRO to manage city’s schools

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:15 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
For the first time since 2005, PRO Jamie Hamrick will have help managing the four schools in Bridgeport.

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W.Va. lawmaker requests federal investigation into money transfer by Gov. Justice

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Dustin Weekley
Ten million dollars from an account in question was later donated to help build a baseball stadium for Marshall University.

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Marion County Board of Education recognizes high school students for excellence in extracurriculars

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
From Wrestling to Robotics, Marion County students have shown excellence in their extracurricular activities.

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Exciting projects on hand at Meadowbrook Mall

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Meadowbrook Mall has some exciting renovations underway, and customers can expect many positive changes.

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North Elementary investigation expected to wrap up this week

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
An ongoing investigation into reported student abuse at North Elementary School will soon be complete.

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‘I’m coming back’: Former WVU coach Mike Carey talks return to basketball

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Less than a year after retiring, former longtime West Virginia University Women’s Basketball coach Mike Carey says he’s returning to coaching.

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Police: Fairmont woman on ‘prescribed methamphetamine’ hits man walking on sidewalk

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Authorities said she was driving the wrong way partially on the sidewalk when she hit the man.

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Dozens of guinea pigs found at Morgantown home, man charged

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Officers said more than 50 living and about 20 dead guinea pigs were found at the home.

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Gov. Justice declares this week as Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
A statewide tornado drill will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Fairmont State narrows presidential search to 12

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
After receiving 84 applications, the presidential search has been narrowed down to 12.

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Fire Chief Phil Hart undergoing surgery after house fire

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Phil Hart was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation after rescuing a paralyzed woman from a burning home.

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Several NCWV fire crews respond to major fire at Pa. border

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:46 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Crews responded to the fire shortly after 11 a.m., officials said.

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Meadowbrook Mall business expands to storefront

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
A business at Meadowbrook Mall has expanded from a kiosk to a storefront.

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Superintendent of West Virginia State Police resigns

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Jan Cahill resigned from the position this morning, Gov. Justice said.
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