MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will close to the public beginning Thursday. Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with the most […]
State Government
Justice adds gyms, health clubs, rec facilities to COVID-19 closure list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people […]
Secretary of state opens absentee voting to virtually all voters to address coronavirus challenges
The May 12 primary election will remain on schedule, but essentially every voter in the state will be permitted to vote absentee based on emergency rules the […]
Gov. Justice declares state of emergency, says don’t panic, be a good West Virginian
MORGANTONW — Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties on Monday in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. While there are no confirmed […]
AG Morrisey addresses consumer issues during COVID-19 pandemic
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the press Monday on what his office is doing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is a time to prepare, […]
Gov. Justice orders all schools closed; counties will have plans in place to cope
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in the state will close after classes end on Friday. “I’m closing the schools. That’s all there is to […]
Senate passes several oil and gas economic development bills, including Hanshaw’s Impact Fund
CHARLESTON — The state Senate on Thursday passed a handful of bills promoting development of the oil and gas industry, the Appalachian Storage Hub and plugging abandoned […]
Sen. Capito will vote to acquit Trump
U.S. Sen. Shelley Capito said Tuesday afternoon she will vote to acquit President Donald Trump today. “I am voting no,” Capito, a Republican, said during a conference […]
Caucus discusses hunger issues
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has 270,000 people struggling with hunger each day. That message was delivered to the Hunger Caucus, a bipartisan group from the West Virginia […]
Hopefuls file for state and federal offices on first day
Monday marked the first day to file to run for office in the state of West Virginia. These candidates filed for federal and state office on Jan. […]
