Paul R. Lawrence,  Ph.D., Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Official website

Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases in Q4 2025

The average VA home loan amount in West Virginia during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $304,163, a 0.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Michael John Aloi, U.S. Magistrate Judge - Official Website

Upshur County resident pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution

A man from Rock Cave, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine in Upshur County.

Matthew L. Harvey, U.S. Attorney

Federal prosecutors secure guilty pleas in five separate firearms cases

Five individuals have pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges in the Northern District of West Virginia, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

Matthew L. Harvey, U.S. Attorney

Keyser man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges involving fentanyl and methamphetamine

A Keyser, West Virginia resident has admitted to participating in the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Mineral County.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Ohio man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge in West Virginia

An Ohio man has admitted to a federal gun crime in West Virginia.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Detroit man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution charge

James Richard Mathis, a 30-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty on February 5, 2026, to a federal drug charge involving possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine.

Matthew L. Harvey, U.S. Attorney

Kearneysville man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

A man from Kearneysville, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Detroit man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

Antonio Shelby Jr., a 33-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as possession…

Moore Capito, Attorney

U.S. Attorney Moore Capito to address media after sex trafficking conspiracy sentences

United States Attorney Moore Capito is set to hold a press conference on Monday, February 9, 2026, following the sentencing hearings for Tiwan Robert Bailey and Carrie Roy.

Douglas Collins (center), Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Austin Scott Facebook page

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia average $311,079 for Q4

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $311,079, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana Lt. Governor Kristen Juras - linkedin.com

Amusements license taxes revenue in West Virginia increased 18.8% in 2024 compared to previous year

Out of the $7 billion in total tax revenue collected by West Virginia in 2024, $3.5 million came from amusements license taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $3 million, according to the U.S. Census…

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of West Virginia / Penn Athletics

West Virginia one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Mountain State Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” West Virginia is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on…

Patrick James Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

West Virginia National Guard extends mission in Washington through year-end

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia National Guard will continue its mission in Washington, D.C. through the end of the year.

Moore Capito, Attorney

New York man sentenced after pleading guilty to federal loan fraud

Xavier Booker, a 38-year-old resident of New York City, pleaded guilty on January 29, 2026, to aiding and abetting a false statement on a loan and credit application.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Charleston man pleads guilty to being felon in possession of firearm

Nicholas Kagen Woodin, a 34-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to the federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Operation Country Roads leads to over 650 arrests across West Virginia

United States Attorney Moore Capito has announced the results of “Operation Country Roads,” a 15-day immigration enforcement effort led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across West Virginia.

Matthew L. Harvey, U.S. Attorney

Four men receive federal prison sentences for firearms offenses in northern West Virginia

Four men have been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

Patrick James Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

West Virginia general revenue fund exceeds annual targets despite monthly fluctuations

General Revenue Fund collections in West Virginia for January 2026 showed continued growth, according to an announcement from Governor Patrick Morrisey.

Moore Capito, Attorney

Huntington woman sentenced for role in federal methamphetamine distribution case

Madison Grant Sergent, a 27-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for her role in aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine.

Patrick James Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

Governor Morrisey updates on statewide response after severe winter storm

Governor Patrick Morrisey gave an update on the response and recovery efforts following a winter storm that has affected West Virginia.

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