CHARLESTON — The 148,562 West Virginia households receiving food stamps will continue to receive them for now. But that could stop if the federal shutdown continues into next month. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Local Government
Justice may reintroduce some form of tax initiative offered, shot down in 2018
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice offered a “Just Cut Taxes and Win” initiative last year. Not only did it not win, it didn’t make it out of legislative committee. The […]
Legislative leaders outline goals for education, labor before start of 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders outlined priorities for the session that begins next week during West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead. There was a substantial amount of overlap, with few points […]
Kingwood to discuss maintenance of South Price Street
KINGWOOD — Who is responsible for maintaining a section of South Price Street referred to locally as Hospital Hill? That’s the issue Kingwood Council will take up when it meets […]
Four Hazelton prison workers injured; staff works without pay during government shutdown
HAZELTON — The high-security U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton is on lockdown Friday after an incident this morning in which an inmate assaulted multiple staff. According to Richard Heldreth, president of local […]
Panel considers pros and cons and fixes for W.Va. medical cannabis program
CHARLESTON – The state’s medical cannabis program is set to take effect July 1, and a panel of experts addressed what needs to be done to fix flaws in the […]
Denver Water Association asks Preston Commission for help
KINGWOOD — The Denver Water Association (DWA) is asking the Preston County Commission for help obtaining a building to house equipment and an office. Anthony Powell, president of the association, […]
Officials, residents express frustrations at latest roads caucus meeting
MORGANTOWN — There was an air of frustration Thursday, as roughly 50 residents and elected officials from West Virginia Division of Highways’ (DOH) District 4 gathered in a Courtyard Marriott […]
Lawsuit filed by former Kingwood police officers partially dismissed
KINGWOOD — Kingwood, the mayor and two former police officers have agreed to dismiss three of the six counts in a civil suit filed by the officers. Former Officers Todd […]
Mountain Line looking to help those stranded by closure of nonprofit
MORGANTOWN — Mountain Line Transit Authority’s efforts to fill the void left by the closure of nonprofit In Touch and Concerned began on Wednesday. Mountain Line Director Dave Bruffy addressed […]
