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State announces pothole repair blitz

Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston says West Virginia is already on a spring pothole repair blitz. “We already have crews out there,” Wriston said during a briefing with the governor on Wednesday. “All of the asphalt plants over the next few weeks should be open all across the ...

Gov: State Police investigation nearing conclusion

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday his administration is close to concluding an investigation of the State Police. “The investigation, I’m told, is going to conclude this week,” Justice said in response to a question during a briefing. “Most things, you know, take extra ...

As balloons drop, Gov. Justice celebrates by signing tax cut bill

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice celebrated a broad-based tax cut Tuesday, signing the bill at the state culture center while surrounded by supporters. State officials have estimated the overall financial impact of the tax bill is $695 million in fiscal 2024 and $817.8 million upon full ...

Governor signs DHHR bill

Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill Monday dividing the Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate agencies, and agency leaders say they’re ready to start working on the changes. “With the governor’s signature on House Bill 2006, the West Virginia Department of Health ...

YCF accepting scholarship apps for 2023-24 academic year

Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. (YCF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-24 academic year. YCF oversees more than 40 scholarship funds primarily to benefit students in north-central West Virginia. Some scholarships are designated for graduating ...