West Virginia
Jennifer Garner explores fall foliage with her mother, sister during West Virginia getaway
Jennifer Garner skipped out of Los Angeles for a peaceful fall getaway and returned to her roots in West Virginia.
The “13 Going On 30” star showcased a fall foliage walk in her hometown of Charleston, W. Va. with her family — where her mother still resides — as part of a carousel of photos on Instagram Saturday.
“West Virginia – you know how to autumn,” the Emmy Award nominee captioned on the post which was followed by emojis of leaves along with blue and yellow hearts.
In the first photo, Garner and her sister, Melissa Wylie, are seen holding hands with their mother, Patricia, as they walk in the city with the autumn sun kissing the back of their heads. Garner dressed casually for the stroll and sported a gray jacket, black top, jeans and white sneakers.
The “Alias” alum also shared colorful images and videos of Appalachia during her visit for her 17 million followers.
The post even caught the eyes of “Mean Girls” actress Lacey Chabert and “21 Jump Street” performer Holly Robinson Peete. They both commented “beautiful” under the carousel.
Garner, 52, was born in Houston, Texas, but moved to West Virginia’s capital when she was a toddler. She still goes back to be with family and even sees her nephew’s soccer games.
“I grew up with everybody at the game,” she said. “That’s my high school, that’s my sister, that’s my town. They’ve all known me—they are not impressed,” Garner said on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” in January.
There was no sign of her current boyfriend John Miller on the autumn walk. She has been quietly dating the businessman on and off since 2018 – the same year Garner and Ben Affleck finalized their divorce.
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Fans speculated about engagement rumors in late October when the mother of three was spotted wearing a gold ring with what appeared to be a turquoise gemstone on her ring finger.
In November 2021, Garner was photographed wearing a different gold ring that appeared to have two large diamonds surrounded by smaller diamonds.
Her friendship with Affleck has reportedly been “tough” on the Cali Group chairman because she was reportedly acting as a “marriage counselor” and “mediator” in his divorce with Jennifer Lopez.
“John doesn’t like sharing Jen, and there is a divide when it comes to her and Ben,” a source told the Daily Mail.
Garner shares three kids, Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with Affleck.
They were recently spotted arriving at the same event together with their 15-year-old, Seraphina, as Affleck’s ex, Lopez, separately attended.
Affleck has been going through a divorce with JLo following their highly-publicized relationship that Lopez featured on red carpets and even in her “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story” documentary. The “On the Floor” singer filed for divorce the same day as their second wedding anniversary after months of rumors that they split.
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West Virginia voters to decide on proposed tax levies in Grant and Hardy County
West Virginia
Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.
The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.
The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.
“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”
In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.
“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”
Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:
- Five to 30 years in prison
- Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
- Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Daily 3, Daily 4 on May 7, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 7.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 7 drawing
7-1-6
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 7 drawing
4-6-6-8
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Winning Cash 25 numbers from May 7 drawing
04-08-10-11-20-22
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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