By Dylan Vidovich, The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — During a visit by state education officials — including state superintendent of schools Michele L. Blatt — to the most recent meeting of the Logan County Board of Education, one board member called the state’s 2022 takeover of the county school[Read More…]

By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Snow days aren’t always what they used to be. When snowy, frigid weather closes schools throughout the region and state, it might just be another day in the classroom for students, although the classroom will actually be their kitchen, living room[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The full West Virginia Senate is slated to consider a bill that would create an authority board aimed at securing economic development and infrastructure projects that benefit Southern West Virginia counties. The Senate Economic Development Committee on Wednesday advanced Senate Bill 354, which[Read More…]

By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – Although the topic of homeless encampments was not on the agenda during Tuesday night’s regular meeting of Wheeling City Council, the issue was the recurring point of discussion among city leaders before a room full of homeless advocates who attended the meeting.[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to discourage nonpayment of royalties due from oil, natural gas or natural gas liquids production. The state House Energy and Manufacturing Committee on Tuesday approved House Bill 4292, which would set a penalty for nonpayment of[Read More…]

By Stephen Santilli, for The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Eighteen years ago this month, several people’s lives changed in a rumbling moment when the earth shook and trembled from a devastating explosion inside the Sago mine. Upshur County, the entire state of West Virginia and the rest of the[Read More…]

By Jonathan Weaver, The Weston Democrat WESTON, W.Va. — More state aid will be coming to Lewis County fire departments, courtesy of the state legislature. County commissioners received word in a letter from Gov. Jim Justice earlier this month that Lewis County received an additional $32,908.17 as a result of[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While attention has been on the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the Democratic primary to succeed U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has a new candidate in Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott. Elliott filed his official candidacy certificate Tuesday to run in the May[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Work continued Monday to finalize the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as the Senate Finance Committee heard presentations from the offices of the Attorney General, State Auditor, and Secretary of State.  First to present was West Virginia Attorney General[Read More…]