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From local education leaders to judges, key government officials will be elected on May 12. Here’s what’s at stake.

by Henry Culvyhouse May 6th, 2026May 6th, 2026

Tuesday’s primaries will definitely shape the state Supreme and lower courts, education boards and funding, many municipal offices and more.

West Virginia’s nonpartisan races will be decided on May 14. Here’s what’s at stake.

by Henry Culvyhouse May 8th, 2024May 14th, 2024

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Mountain State Spotlight explains: How Huntington and Cabell County lost their landmark opioid trial

by Ian Karbal July 12th, 2022December 13th, 2022

Exec for company that flooded WV with opioid pills likely to avoid jail time

by Eric Eyre December 16th, 2021December 16th, 2021

One WV community waits for an opioid verdict. Others are still waiting for their day in court.

by Emily Allen August 30th, 2021September 2nd, 2021

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After last word from community’s lawyers, WV opioid trial goes to judge

by Lauren Peace July 28th, 2021July 29th, 2021

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In closing arguments, distributors argue the number of pills they sent to Cabell County wasn’t unreasonable

by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 28th, 2021July 28th, 2021

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Drug distributor calls request for money to fix opioid problem a ‘blank check’

by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 27th, 2021July 27th, 2021

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In eight questions, Cabell County attorney lays out the case against the country’s biggest opioid distributors

by Lauren Peace and Emily Allen July 27th, 2021July 28th, 2021

Lawsuits mount over ‘culture war’ bills passed by West Virginia Republicans

by Ian Karbal July 8th, 2021July 8th, 2021