CHARLESTON — During his final State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice struck a reflective tone but also urged West Virginians to keep moving forward. “The first time you […]
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Justice gives final State of the State address tonight
CHARLESTON — In his first State of the State address seven years ago, Gov. Jim Justice spread his arms wide, moaned and gave his formal audience an impression of Frankenstein’s […]
Finance chair questions disaster relief hiring practice, items taken
The Senate Finance chairman grilled the director of West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster about its financial practices. The organization is involved with disaster relief in West Virginia, drawing […]
LG proposes bringing idea factory to West Virginia
West Virginia officials are excited about a newly announced partnership with the international powerhouse LG, but it’s a challenge to explain what that will be like. LG is a household […]
Study finds West Virginia has many hidden gems in overall mountain towns across U.S.
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — A few West Virginia winter “hidden gems” aren’t so hidden anymore. A recent study from “Architectural Digest” found that Thomas, in Tucker County, was ranked […]
Vehicle inspection stickers now good for 2 years in W.Va. instead of 1
CHARLESTON — When you get your vehicle inspection sticker in West Virginia this year you’ll notice a little increase in the cost but in exchange you’ll get a sticker that […]
Poll worker recruitment underway for 2024 election
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner is encouraging West Virginia veterans to volunteer at the polls during the 2024 election. Warner, a veteran of the U.S. […]
Buck harvest drops more than 7% in 2023 season
SOUTH CHARELSTON — The West Virginia DNR reports the overall harvest during the two-week buck hunting season in West Virginia was down 7.5% from the 2022 harvest. West Virginia hunters […]
Charter schools gain enrollment, particularly in virtual formats
A board that oversees charter schools in West Virginia described significant enrollment growth, although much of it has taken place in virtual formats. Overall enrollment in five charter schools now […]
GOP governor candidates say W.Va. should have received more in opioid settlements
West Virginia’s litigation in a range of lawsuits over opioid addiction is bringing in a total of $940,386,000, and Republican candidates for governor say it could have been more. During […]
