West Virginians are pretty evenly split in their support of the state’s abortion law. A MetroNews West Virginia Poll question asked respondents, “As you may or may not know, beginning […]
State Government
FERC seeks more information from Lake Lynn Generation on proposal to lower Cheat Lake level
MORGANTOWN – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants more information from Lake Lynn Generation about its proposal to lower the level of Cheat Lake by 3 feet. FERC cited public […]
Fish spotted in lower Deckers Creek following startup of Richard Mine AMD treatment plant
MORGANTOWN – Lower Deckers Creek appears to be coming back to life. And it appears to be because the Richard Mine acid mine drainage treatment plant is pouring in clean […]
Compensation to increase for caregivers of disabled family members
The Justice administration announced some relief in the longstanding issue of reimbursement rates for the companies providing support for families taking care of loved ones with disabilities. Providers have been […]
ARCH2 hydrogen hub leaders celebrate its launch with ribbon cutting at new Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN – The long-awaited Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub – ARCH2 – officially launched Wednesday afternoon, with a ribbon cutting in front of its Morgantown headquarters inside the WVU Innovation […]
W.Va. Dems to Justice: Drop out of Senate race
West Virginia Democrats are calling for Gov. Jim Justice to drop out as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate over a series of financial conflicts, particularly the failure of the […]
Letter signed to reduce personal income tax by another 4%
CHARLESTON — A letter was signed Thursday that will reduce the state’s personal income tax by another 4% on Jan. 1, 2025. The letter, signed by state Auditor J.B. McCuskey […]
Special session on governor’s 5% tax cut proposal remains uncertain
The state Senate Finance Committee chairman continues to consider whether the state could afford another 5% personal income tax, estimated to be about $110 million annually. Such a cut, pushed […]
Justice got default letter this spring
A letter that a financial giant mailed in early April to Gov. Jim Justice’s Lewisburg home address could hardly be construed as everything being fine in the neighborhood. The letter […]
Greenbrier Hotel listed as up for public auction because of default
The Greenbrier Hotel, owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family, has been announced for auction on the courthouse steps late this month because of default, according to a legal […]






