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 […]
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Lawmakers hear concerns on state-run faciltiies
A federal agency is investigating how West Virginia treats its intellectually disabled population. The state’s secretary of Health and Human Resources says the agency is cooperating, and lawmakers Tuesday heard […]
Families talk deaths from fentanyl
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — Those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl refuse to consider their loved one’s death an overdose. Several appeared alongside West Virginia Attorney General Patrick […]
State Rural Development welcomes new staff member to W.Va. team
The USDA Rural Development West Virginia office welcomed Travis Wilfong as an associate enterprise director to the state Rural Development team. Wilfong comes to USDA Rural Development from the USDA […]
Gov. appoints Foster director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
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 […]
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 […]
