West Virginia has become the first state in the country to develop statewide tourniquet removal or ‘takedown’ protocols for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and, after one year of measurable success in the field, is becoming the model for tourniquet …
One week after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the Court announced it will take on two more critical cases in its next term—this time, over transgender students’ rights in school sports. The cases …
Elaine Dobken Lichty passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025 at the age of 89 years old. She was born in New Jersey on October 29th, 1935. Elaine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Sherman “Sherm” Lichty and her two brothers, Phillip …
In response to the catastrophic flooding impacting portions of Texas, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the deployment on Monday of two Virginia swift water rescue Teams to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. The deployment is at the request …
Following the resignation of University President Jim Ryan, the Board of Visitors is now tasked with the responsibility of finding an interim and later, a permanent president. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, says if they move forward …
In October, Judge Tim Sweeney ordered state workers to send a severely traumatized child to out-of-state mental health treatment. Four months later the child, one of more than 6,000 in custody of the state, still wasn’t receiving that care. In a February …
Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia and Brian’s Safehouse’s annual Friends of Charity Auto Fair will be taking a hiatus this year. However, event organizers are revved up regardless and have a plan to keep the good times rolling with a …
Oceana, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia State Police will be setting up a Sobriety Checkpoint this Thursday, July 10, along Route 10 in the Oceana area of Wyoming County. The checkpoint will be active from 6 PM to midnight. Officials say the goal is to deter …
High humidity, moisture, and a frontal boundary raise the risk of strong storms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding Tuesday and Wednesday. NORFOLK, Va. — The 13News Now Weather Impact Team has declared a Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday …
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