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Gambling on the rise in West Virginia as mobile betting fuels addiction concerns
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (516+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " March madness is in full swing and on this st patrick's day, experts say more west virginians are taking their chances with betting picking up across the state. Gambling has become more accessible than ever, shifting from…...
REPORT: Army General left classified maps on train and concussed after alcohol consumption
1+ day, 10+ min ago (453+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A recently released Pentagon inspector general report found that U.S. Army Maj. Gen Antonio Aguto left classified maps on a train to Poland for more than 24 hours while overseeing the command that coordinated, trained and equipped Ukraine's military. Aguto…...
Park Place Cinemas to reopen April 1, mayor says
2+ day, 15+ min ago (207+ words) President Donald Trump names Vice President JD Vance to lead a task force on fraud. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " Park Place Cinemas, a staple among film fans in Charleston for decades, is set to reopen after nearly two years, city leaders…...
Mayor Mondays: Charleston
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (42+ words) Mayor Mondays: Charleston'WCHS Meeting with Trump Kennedy Center Board President Donald Trump hosts lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members at the White House. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin discusses the city's budget with ARC Appalachia's Hannah…...
'Why are we defending child abusers?' Raylee's Law once again left in limbo
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (568+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " Tensions ran high as the legislative session neared its end point on Saturday with Raylee's Law being taken up with only 40 minutes until the clock hit midnight. "Why are we here defending child abusers?" Del. Shawn Fluharty,…...
Reintroduced Raylee's Law stalls in House, fails to pass before legislative session ends
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " As the clock struck midnight and Saturday turned to Sunday, a bill that has been the subject of much discussion in West Virginia Legislature ultimately failed to pass yet again. Raylee's Law, a bill that would prevent…...
Senators make dramatic push to revive Raylee's Law day before legislative session ends
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (219+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " On Friday night, West Virginia senators voted to amend Raylee's Law into a separate house bill in hopes to get the measure passed before the end of the legislative session. In a dramatic rarity in legislation, senators…...
Tourism officials seeking input on future developments for Russell, Kentucky
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (99+ words) RUSSELL, Ky. (WCHS) " Wander Russell has released its master plan, outlining a vision for making tourism a driving force behind economic growth in Russell, Ky. The Russell Tourism Commission has partnered with an engineering and planning firm to develop a…...
Midterm mood favors Democrats despite party’s image problems
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (524+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Democrats" struggles with the party"s reputation continue to weigh on its standing with voters, but they still hold an advantage over Republicans ahead of the midterm elections to control Congress. But Democrats hold a 50-44 advantage over which…...
Senate bill 937 would pilot privatized child case management in six counties starting 2028
1+ week, 1+ day ago (478+ words) As the 2026 legislative session nears the end, multiple bills aimed at improving the state's child welfare system have been discussed. Senate bill 937 is among those and last week it passed in the Senate with a vote of 31- 2. If passed through…...