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FILE - Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of Puerto Rico, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo. She's already a celebrity in Puerto Rico. Her name appeared on billboards after her win in Tokyo. She had a parade in her honor and met some of the country's biggest names. She appreciated all the attention but now is eager to get back to work of winning more gold medals. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Hurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico

By Pat Graham Jul. 22, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
EXPLAINER: Eviction cases await moratorium's end in WVa

By John Raby Jun. 25, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
EXPLAINER: Why aid is slow to reach South Carolina tenants

By Michelle Liu Jun. 25, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

2 private WVa schools will require student vaccination

Jun. 24, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — At least a couple of private West Virginia schools are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall. ...

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
(Charleston) The Post and Courier. June 20, 2021. Editorial: SC is finally focused on preventing flooding. Now we need to go deeper ...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports, asserting in a court filing Thursday, June 17, 2021, that the ban violates federal law. Justice signed the bill despite warnings from some lawmakers that the NCAA could retaliate and decide not to hold college tournaments in the state. Justice had said that while it concerned him that the state could miss out on a sporting event, he believed the benefits of the law “way outweigh the bad part of it.” (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File)
Indoor mask mandate ends on West Virginia's 158th birthday

By John Raby Jun. 20, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

People queue at an NHS Vaccination Clinic at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in north London, Sunday, June 20, 2021. The NHS is braced for high demand as anyone in England over the age of 18 can now book a Covid-19 vaccination jab. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)
The Latest: Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay

By The Associated Press Jun. 20, 2021 05:32 AM EDT

WVa secretary of state offices reopening fully next week

Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's secretary of state offices will fully reopen to the public next week. All four locations will...

WVa Bar Foundation Fellows being honored this month

Jun. 15, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Bar Foundation will honor the 2020 and 2021 fellows classes this month. The new fellows include...

West Virginia lawmakers to begin special session next week

Jun. 04, 2021 08:48 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has called a special session of the Legislature aimed at allocating federal COVID-19 relief funding and...

West Virginia Vital Registration Office reopens

May. 27, 2021 04:48 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Vital Registration Office in Charleston has reopened after being closed for more than a year. Walk...

Concert to mark West Virginia's annual Vandalia Gathering

May. 27, 2021 04:44 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is holding a condensed version of its annual Vandalia Gathering this weekend in Charleston. A two...

The Pavilion Parking Garage is scheduled to be painted in early summer 2021 as part of a plan to beautify parts of downtown in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced plans Thursday to paint downtown’s lone public parking garage, sidewalks and crosswalks in bright colors for its new tourism advertising campaign, “We are the beach.” (Chase Karacosta/The Sun News via AP)
SC governor signs bill supporting free parking at the beach

By Jeffrey Collins May. 24, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

New airline to link north Alabama with mid-sized cities

May. 22, 2021 10:53 AM EDT
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An upstart airline plans to include Huntsville International Airport in its initial array of destinations as U.S. travel revives...

West Virginia's largest city to host free drive-in movies

May. 21, 2021 04:56 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's largest city plans to host free drive-in movie events this summer. The city of Charleston said in...

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
(Charleston) Post and Courier. May 15, 2021. Editorial: SC oyster farm permitting needs more transparency Regardless of...

FILE - Vijay Singh of Fiji watches his drive from the sixth tee during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., in this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, file photo. The PGA returns to the scenic course and officials are expecting a smoother transportation plan for spectators. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Getting There: PGA Championship promises improved access

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

First lady Jill Biden talks to a student who received her coronavirus vaccination Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Capital High School in Charleston, W.Va. (Kenny Kemp/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP)
Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

By John Raby May. 13, 2021 03:58 PM EDT

New circuit judge in Kanawha being sworn in next week

May. 13, 2021 04:32 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia family court judge will be sworn in next week as a circuit judge, officials said. Family Court...

Jill Biden, Manchin, actress Jennifer Garner to visit WVa

May. 12, 2021 01:41 PM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is joining first lady Jill Biden and actor Jennifer Garner during a visit to West Virginia on...