Stories of the Week: June 8 through June 14
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page.
Former lawmaker Doug Skaff was killed in a collision with a tractor trailer along I-79 in Lewis County.
A man was flown to the hospital with severe injuries after a bear attack in Preston County.
A task force raided tobacco and vape stores in Randolph and Upshur counties.
The West Virginia Board of Education voted to keep the current vaccine requirements for students, despite an executive order from Gov. Patrick Morrisey aiming to grant religious exemptions.
Gov. Morrisey announced the overhaul of the West Virginia Department of Transportation to reduce debt and save money.
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