Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that he appointed Frank Foster as the new director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. He fills the position vacated by the […]
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2024 U.S. Senate race could set the field for many
BY MIKE NOLTING The race for the West Virginia U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin could set the field for other races, possibly even the office of […]
Staffing continues to pose major challenge in West Virginia corrections
Following an emergency declaration for West Virginia’s prisons and jails, staffing continues to be a challenge. Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, asked about the situation Tuesday during legislative interim meetings. “How’s […]
Alex Mooney announces for Senate, revving up race to take on Manchin
One week after the most recent election, Congressman Alex Mooney announced a long-anticipated 2024 run for U.S. Senate today on MetroNews “Talkline.” “It’s been talked about a lot, but I’m […]
Holiday season in full swing in Mountaineer Country
The beautiful colors of fall may be fading but the holiday festivities around Mountaineer Country are just beginning. There are fun-filled activities for everyone traveling into Mountaineer Country this season. […]
Amendment 2 on personal property taxes defeated
CHARLESTON — Amendment 2, the hottest issue on West Virginia ballots, was defeated on Election Night. “It was an absolute, ill-fated idea,” said Gov. Jim Justice, who campaigned around the […]
Solid state financial trend is grist for tax cut debates
West Virginia state government’s monthly revenue report was way up again, this time going into the swirl of the election just a week away. State revenue for October was almost […]
Donaldson out for the year, WVU thin at running back for Iowa State
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s injury luck continues to run sour this season as head coach Neal Brown announced Tuesday that freshman running back CJ Donaldson will miss the remainder of […]
Woods’ leadership a welcome return in WVU’s secondary
MORGANTOWN — If there was one spot where West Virginia could not afford an injury this season it was at defensive back. The Mountaineers’ secondary was going to be new […]
Strike force makes signifcant drugs seizures along W.Va. highways
CHARLESTON — The American Governors’ Border Strike Force, signed by Gov. Jim Justice and 25 other states on April 19, successfully seized 6 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.06 ounces of heroin, […]
