West Virginia News

Three Charged in Arson of Historic West Virginia Church

Three people have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a historic church in West Virginia, state police said. Braxton Allan Miller, 18, of Charleston; James Dean Elmore, 19, of Beckley; and a juvenile boy were charged in …

West Virginia Governor Pushes Back After Feds Deny Flood Assistance

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he plans to appeal a ruling that denied federal assistance for flooding in three counties. Justice said Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency ruled that May 6 storm damage was not severe enough …

West Virginia Requiring New Notices, Info on Workers’ Comp Claims Decisions

West Virginia’s insurance commissioner is reminding workers’ compensation stakeholders about statutory changes that took effect this month on claims and adjudication of claims. “As a result of these changes, it is critical that all stakeholders comply with this regulatory guidance,” …

West Virginia High Court Slams St. Paul Fire, Blocks California Suit

The West Virginia Supreme Court has decided that a trial court has the authority to reach across the continent and halt an insurance carrier’s litigation in California, a move that could affect other opioid-related lawsuits. Attorneys called it an unusual …

W. Virginia Enacts COVID Liability Protections for Employers, Health Care Providers

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that protects employers, health care providers and others from being sued due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bill offers protection from COVID-19 lawsuits even if public health guidelines were ignored. But …

Report Finds West Virginia Roads, Bridges Among the Worst in U.S.

West Virginia received poor marks in a new report that examined traffic fatalities and road and bridge conditions in rural areas. Twenty-nine percent of major rural roads in West Virginia were in poor condition in 2013, the sixth highest rate …

California Tops ‘Judicial Hellhole’ List

California isn’t just a warm place to live, which is often the case even in winter, but it turns out the state is considered a “judicial hellhole.” The American Tort Reform Foundation issued its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report on Tuesday, …

Disaster Declaration Issued for 18 W.Va. Counties in Wake of Sandy

President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration to help 18 counties recover from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. The declaration announced Tuesday by the White House makes federal funding available to eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit groups …

West Virginia Tops State Farm’s Deer-Vehicle Crash List

State Farm says West Virginia continues to be the state where a vehicle is most likely to hit a deer.The Mountain State tops State Farm’s annual list for the sixth consecutive year. The Bloomington, Ill.-based insurer released the latest list …

FEMA OKs Storm Recovery Aid for 16 W.Va. Counties

Federal disaster assistance is available for residents and business owners in 16 West Virginia counties hit by a June windstorm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the individual assistance can be used to pay for home repairs, rental assistance, disaster-related …