CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates defeated a bill Thursday that would have allowed DNA to be collected by police from those arrested for some felony crimes. Following a long […]
Author: Jeff Jenkins, WVMetroNews.com
Hopefuls for Attorney General position file for candidacy
CHARLESTON — The race for Attorney General in West Virginia is shaping up. State Auditor J.B. McCuskey, state Sen. Mike Stuart, both Republicans, filed for the May 14 primary this […]
Vehicle inspection stickers now good for 2 years in W.Va. instead of 1
CHARLESTON — When you get your vehicle inspection sticker in West Virginia this year you’ll notice a little increase in the cost but in exchange you’ll get a sticker that […]
Injured trooper out of ICU awaiting word on arm surgery
Injured State Police Trooper Abe Bean is out of intensive care and waiting on word about an upcoming arm surgery. Bean and fellow Trooper Cadin Spessert were injured in a […]
Bissett named president of West Virginia Manufacturers Association
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is going with a known commodity as its next president. The WVMA Board of Directors has announced it has hired Bill Bissett to […]
Parkways Authority targets new tolling system for 2024 completion
CHARLESTON — A new tolling system on the West Virginia Turnpike could begin having an impact on the 88-mile highway next year. Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller said testing […]
Abraham: Requested information secured at Southern Regional Jail
CHARLESTON — Justice administration Chief of Staff Brian Abraham said Thursday he’s hopeful a federal judge will consider evidence about conditions at the Southern Regional Jail is now secure and […]
Potomac State’s president responds to ‘no confidence’ vote in his chief of staff
WVU Potomac State College President Chris Gilmer has released a statement after Potomac State’s Faculty Assembly voted in favor of a no confidence resolution concerning Gilmer’s senior advisor and chief […]
SBA approves 46% increase in square footage allowance
CHARLESTON — The state School Building Authority took a vote Monday that SBA Chair Brian Abraham believes will hit the “sweet spot” when it comes to school construction projects. The […]
Nucor employment goals include hiring more women and working with recovery programs
CHARLESTON — Nucor Steel West Virginia Vice President and General Manager John Farris said he’s heard about the challenges facing the state’s workforce but he has no doubt the large […]
