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Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Sen. Jim Justice trade barbs on social media after Greenbrier sale

GHENT, WV (WVNS) - As the sale of the majority share of the Greenbrier Resort and Casino was being finalized, U.S. Senator from West Virginia Jim Justice criticized Governor Patric...

Sen. Jim Justice, WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey Exchange Jabs Over Greenbrier Deal

US Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) may share a political party, but their longstanding rivalry has reached a new boiling point over the future o...

GOP lawmakers discuss economic development at W.Va. Chamber Business Summit

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – The final day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the Greenbrier wrapped up Friday morning with Republican l...

Morrisey appoints Vest to House of Delegates seat vacated by Pritt

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The vacant seat of now-former delegate Elliott Pritt has been filled. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he appointed William J. "Bill" Ve...

West Virginia lawmakers unsatisfied with lack of data from Flock Safety

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The West Virginia legislature kicked off its August Interim meetings with a highly attended presentation to a joint Government Organization Committee. S...

Morrisey appoints Vest to House of Delegates seat vacated by Pritt

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The vacant seat of now-former delegate Elliott Pritt has been filled. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he appointed William J. "Bill" Ve...

WV Wants to Collect Billions in Taxes From Data Centers Without Virginia’s Hangover

On The Record: Constitution Party Senate Candidate S. Marshall Wilson discusses campaign

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As we get closer to the November election, we are introducing you to the people who will be on the ballot. In this episode, S. Marshall Wilson, who has h...

Tony Hodge elected co-chairman to West Virginia Republican Party

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — The West Virginia Republican Party (WVGOP) has elected its new co-chairman. According to a Sunday release from the Putnam County Republican Executive...

Kris Warner releases statement on West Virginia election security

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner released a statement Friday morning on the security of the state's elections. Warner's statement comes afte...

Sec. Warner announces State Election Commission meeting to discuss Pritt ballot disqualification

A now-former West Virginia delegate facing a child sex crime charge is still on the ballot for November, but that could soon change.

Warner announces State Election Commission meeting to discuss Pritt ballot disqualification

A now-former West Virginia delegate facing a child sex crime charge is still on the ballot for November, but that could soon change.

Justice says he's 'considering' another run for West Virginia governor

After a great deal of speculation, United States Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) tells 13 News that he is "considering" another run for governor.

West Virginia leaders gather for 90th annual business summit

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Business and community leaders from across West Virginia are gathering at the Greenbrier this week for the 90th annual West Virginia Chamber of Comme...

'Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,' data centers outpacing West Virginia's outdated revenue model

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia could be falling behind its neighbors if it stays committed to the decades-old revenue models for taxing multi-billion-dollar data center...

Flock, TANF top agendas for August interims

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The West Virginia legislature will be gathering for interim meetings from Aug. 9-11, just in time for lawmakers to gain footing on several controversial...

Gov. Morrisey concludes listening tour; will roll out plans in upcoming weeks

PRINCETON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey wrapped up his two-day “Beautiful Clean Water” listening tour of the southern coalfields. The series of town halls...

Leadership West Virginia seeks nominations for class of 2027

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) - Applications and nominations are being accepted for the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2027. The program brings together leaders from different industr...

WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles

CHARLESTON – While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principle...

Potential charter hurdle cleared, Morgantown begins election move

MORGANTOWN – With a potential charter roadblock cleared by the West Virginia Legislature, Morgantown City Council is moving forward with the state-mandated realignment of its munic...

West Virginia House GOP issue statement against Flock cameras

Related Video: WV ACLU sues Huntington over Flock vote; Mayor says he'll take the fight to Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia House Republicans are weighing in on...

Court dismisses lawsuit compelling West Virginia to turn over voter data

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A lawsuit seeking the release of West Virginia's confidential voter information was dismissed by the United States District Court for the Southern Distri...

Kessinger appointed new West Virginia Tourism secretary

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia has a new Tourism Secretary. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced former state legislator Kayla Kessinger will take over the r...

American Flood Coalition urges West Virginia to invest in flood mitigation ahead of FEMA reforms

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Pending federal policy reforms and frequent floods are highlighting the urgent need for West Virginia to invest in state-funded flood mitigation. During...