Friday, October 23, 2026
W.Va. governor denies racism over 'thugs' basketball comment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday said it's absurd to accuse him of racism for calling a high school girls basketball team “thugs" after a scuffle broke out at a game.
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