West Virginia is offering remote workers $12,000 to move there

Take me home, country...paycheck.

• Apr 15, 2021

West Virginia's prescription pain pill epidemic has the state suing pharmacies and drug distributors for handing out painkillers to virtually anyone who asked

West Virginia's prescription pain pill epidemic has the state suing pharmacies and drug distributors for handing out painkillers to virtually anyone who asked. Jim Axelrod went to Kermit, West Virigina, an epicenter of the problem.

• Jan 7, 2016

Dozens of doctors, pharmacies and distributors throughout West Virginia are being investigated by the DEA due to a painkiller problem

Dozens of doctors, pharmacies and distributors throughout West Virginia are being investigated by the DEA due to a painkiller problem. West Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths. Jim Axelrod has more.

• Jan 6, 2016

Police in West Virginia are investigating whether a serial killer has been killed by a woman he attacked in her home

Police in West Virginia are investigating whether a serial killer has been killed by a woman he attacked in her home. Mark Albert has more details from the investigation.

• Jul 26, 2015

The federal government is considering changes to how crude oil is transported

In the aftermath of the destructive freight train derailment in West Virginia, the federal government is considering changes to how crude oil is transported. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, where the government faces opposition to proposals aimed at preventing future accidents.

• Feb 18, 2015

A day after a derailment in West Virginia, firefighters are waiting for the flames to die out

A day after a derailment in West Virginia, firefighters are waiting for the flames to die out. A community is in turmoil after a train carrying crude oil left the tracks in a snowstorm. Jeff Pegues reports on safety issues raised by the accident.

• Feb 17, 2015

Investigators are trying to figure out how a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in West Virginia on Monday

Rail safety is again called into question as investigators are trying to figure out how a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in West Virginia on Monday. Two towns are being evacuated. Kristin Ketchell of CBS affiliate WOWK reports from Fayette County, West Virginia.

• Feb 17, 2015

Two towns were evacuated in West Virginia Monday, after a train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flame

Two towns were evacuated in West Virginia Monday, after a train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flame. Bryan Hughes of WOWK reports.

• Feb 16, 2015

Brian Kurcaba, a West Virginia lawmaker, is under fire for defending a controversial abortion bill

Brian Kurcaba, a West Virginia lawmaker, is under fire for defending a controversial abortion bill by saying in part that a child resulting from rape is "beautiful." Ariel Rothfield of Charleston affiliate WOWK reports.

• Feb 7, 2015

The small town of Kenova, West Virginia, has a big Halloween attraction

The small town of Kenova, West Virginia, has a big Halloween attraction. A local man is hand-carving thousands of pumpkins to showcase around his house. WKOK's Tim Carrico reports.

• Oct 30, 2014

Tony Bowles likes to be as involved as possible with his kids extracurricular activities, even if it means wearing an extra pair of pom-poms to cheer on the local football team

Tony Bowles likes to be as involved as possible with his kids extracurricular activities, even if it means wearing an extra pair of pom-poms to cheer on the local football team. His three children are involved in activities from softball to show choir and he hasn’t missed an event yet. WOWK's Hilary Hall reports.

• Sep 24, 2014

Emergency crews responded to a deadly coal mine collapse at Brody Mine in West Virginia

Emergency crews responded to a deadly coal mine collapse at Brody Mine in West Virginia. During a 12-month period ending last August, the mine had received 253 significant and substantial safety violations from the federal government. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• May 13, 2014

A woman needing a kidney transplant found a donor by an unusual source - Craigslist

A woman needing a kidney transplant found a donor by an unusual source. After Cindy Prettyman was told it would take 5 years or more to find a kidney donor, her son decided to try placing an ad on Craigslist.

• May 6, 2014

Can this app stop drivers from texting behind the wheel?

As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Kentucky and West Virginia drivers can download the Text Limit app for free. The app stops users from texting, calling, or surfing the web when their cars are moving at a designated speed. WLKY's Lexy Scheen reports.

• Apr 7, 2014

Transcript: Jim Justice on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice that aired Sunday, March 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

• Mar 7, 2021

Senator Manchin on COVID-19 relief package

West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss advancing a Democratic resolution that paves the way for President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package

• Feb 3, 2021

Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution

West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.

• Jan 18, 2021

West Virginia governor on state's successful vaccine distribution

Governor Jim Justice says West Virginia's success at administering vaccines can serve as an example for other states.

• Jan 17, 2021

State lawmaker who filmed himself storming Capitol resigns

Republican Derrick Evans "committed no criminal act that day," his lawyer says.

• Jan 9, 2021

West Virginia lawmaker faces federal charges in Capitol siege

West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans filmed himself entering the U.S. Capitol Wednesday with a mob of other Trump supporters.

• Jan 8, 2021

West Virginia state lawmaker records himself storming U.S. Capitol

Republican Derrick Evans is shown wearing a helmet and clamoring at the door of the Capitol to breach the building.

• Jan 7, 2021

42 West Virginians expecting the vaccine given the wrong shot

Everyone who received the incorrect shot has been contacted or is in the process of being contacted, officials said.

• Jan 1, 2021

Superintendent announces snow day with heartfelt letter

"For just a moment, we can all let go of the worry of making up for the many things we missed by making sure this is one thing our kids won't lose this year," the superintendent wrote.

• Dec 16, 2020

West Virginia plant explosion prompts shelter-in-place order

The explosion happened late Tuesday night at the Chemours plant in the Kanawha County community of Belle.

• Dec 9, 2020

Sen. Manchin on bipartisan COVID relief plan

Millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment insurance benefits this month, as federal stimulus programs passed early in the pandemic are scheduled to expire. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers trying to broker a new stimulus plan. He joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposal.

• Dec 8, 2020

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