CHARLESTON — A lawyer for people who have gas drilling operations on their property is pushing for an “Orphan Well Prevention Act.” David McMahon is presenting the push as a […]
Local Government
New W.Va. Senator Hardesty, former lobbyist for Justice’s Greenbrier, is sworn in
CHARLESTON — Lobbyist Paul Hardesty, a Democrat who had Jim Justice’s Greenbrier Resort among his clients, was sworn in Friday morning as West Virginia’s newest state senator. “A very humbling experience,” […]
Justice chooses lobbyist with ties to governor to fill Ojeda seat
CHARLESTON — Shortly after three nominations for the vacant 7th Senate District became public Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice selected a lobbyist who represents companies of the governor’s family for the […]
Two Berkeley County deputies terminated in connection to WVSP beating investigation
MARTINSBURG — Two deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department have been terminated following an internal investigation. The investigation is in relation to the alleged beating of a 16 year-old male […]
Morrisey among state attorneys general backing Barr
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is among the state attorneys general supporting the confirmation of William Barr as the next United States Attorney General. Morrisey joined 20 other […]
Nine applicants interested in Ojeda’s seat
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Democratic Party announced Wednesday the nine applicants for the 7th Senatorial District seat previously occupied by Richard Ojeda. Ojeda, who served for two years in the […]
Justice’s bill address math teacher shortage, offers financial incentive
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice’s bill to pay teachers more who are willing to get additional training in math was introduced in the state Senate Wednesday, but it may be […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 16
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 16. The governor’s bills to reorganize state emergency and disaster planning and to provide incentive pay for math teachers are […]
Preston County receives grant to update courthouse security
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Courthouse and other county buildings are getting a security upgrade. The county commission received a $91,000 Homeland Security grant, which it will match with $20,000 […]
Star city ordinance update includes permit penalty
STAR CITY — Town council passed the first reading of an update to the building permit ordinances, adding a penalty for working without a permit. City code enforcement official Lanie […]
