Gov. Jim Justice and the acting secretary for health and human services described initial steps to improve how West Virginia addresses health and quality-of-life issues. Those include lifting a hiring […]
Local Government
Division of Highways now believes sinkhole is on state right-of-way
Representatives of the West Virginia Division of Highways now say the Star City sinkhole in the expanded parking area of the former Texas Roadhouse location is, in fact, within the […]
Mon Commission hires Mills Group to redesign courthouse entrance
MORGANTOWN — Since the 2015 opening of the Monongalia County Justice Center nearly every portion of the Monongalia County Courthouse has been renovated, as county offices were expanded and rearranged […]
Gov. partners with PRODIGI to extend internet service
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that PRODIGI, in collaboration with the Preston County Commission and Economic Development Authority, has been awarded two Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) […]
Delegate says she understands departure of DHHR head in hot seat
The delegate who has taken a lead on questioning the performance of the agency that focuses on the health and well-being of West Virginians said she can’t blame the cabinet […]
Gov. Justice: DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch to retire at year’s end; WVU’s Jeff Coben named as interim
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Monday morning that Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch will retire effective Dec. 31. Justice made the virtual announcement from […]
Manchin says he’s not giving up on permitting reform for energy projects
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is continuing to push for permitting reform language for projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline after the proposed policies were left out of a broader spending […]
New subpoenas to be issued in hearing over Morgantown Firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission has allowed the issuance of new subpoenas for additional testimony from Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws and Human Resources Director John Bihun […]
Dr. Lee Smith attends Summit on COVID-19 Equity at White House
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued and some populations expressed hesitancy about getting a vaccine, a group of health care workers met with barbers and stylists in the Baltimore and Washington, […]
DHHR announces additional personnel changes
West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources has made additional personnel announcements aimed at continuing a reorganization meant to improve communication and break down silos. Jessica Hudson has been […]
