The West Virginia University Presidential Search Committee wants to hear what the WVU community has to say about the search for a new president. WVU President Gordon […]
Author: Jeff Jenkins, WVMetroNews.com
Blair said he is willing to consider Justice’s proposed tax cut
CHARLESTON — State Senate President Craig Blair said his gut tells him the state cannot afford an additional 5% cut in the personal income tax but he’s […]
Miracle Meadows cases to stay in Kanawha County court
CHARLESTON — The remaining civil cases involving the now defunct Miracle Meadows School in Salem will remain in Kanawha County Circuit Court following a judge’s ruling. Kanawha […]
Justice says more homeschool oversight may mean less kids ‘falling through the cracks’
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says there has to be some middle ground when it comes to keeping up with home-school students. “Twenty-seven thousand homeschool kids in […]
HEPC approves measure to double state needs-grant for eligible students
SOUTH CHARLESTON — The state Higher Education Policy Commission approved a doubling of the maximum award for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant at the commission’s meeting […]
Doug Skaff hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while taking down campaign signs
DANVILLE — Secretary of State candidate and former House of Delegates member Doug Skaff is hospitalized after being bitten by two copperhead snakes while removing campaign signs. […]
Justice wants money for storm victims but leading lawmakers say he already has it
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said he could be helping victims of last week’s storms had the legislature agreed with his $50 million allocation in his proposed […]
Pittsburgh double-murder suspect shoots himself following traffic stop in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON — A suspect in a Pittsburgh double-murder case died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kanawha County Monday morning. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Joe […]
‘I just hung on’ — Fayette County resident describes tornado that moved through Lavista
LAVISTA — The little Fayette County community of Lavista looks nothing like it did just before a tornado tore through it late Tuesday afternoon. Lifelong Lavista resident […]
Fifth body found near deadly Lewis County fire
CHARLESTON — Lewis County Sheriff Dave Gosa said there’s another victim at the scene of a deadly fire on Glady Creek Road, near the community of Ireland. […]