By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON – Since its creation 13 years ago, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs has worked to promote discussions of issues facing black residents and other minorities in the state. However, the office is receiving no further funding, causing concern that the[Read More…]

By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — The Tucker County Commission heard from members of the public on the issue of the proposed Ridgeline Power Plant facility between Davis and Thomas June 25th. The hearing was part of the Commission’s regular meeting agenda. Members of Tucker United were[Read More…]

By Tyler Kennett, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Trial dates have been set in the Marshall University Board of Governors’ lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh Commonwealth System of Higher Education after a scheduling conference took place Monday. Trial is scheduled to commence on Sept. 29, 2026, with four days[Read More…]

By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — West Virginians want lower electric bills, according to the results of a recently released survey. A survey of 500 registered voters in the state found utility customers don’t care what source their energy is derived from, only how much it’s going[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Margaret Workman, a former justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, accused the agency that recently admonished two circuit court judges following their speaking out on child abuse and foster care problems of sending a “chilling message[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s U.S. senators had signaled support, as of press time Monday, for legislation widely projected to result in significantly fewer jobs and less power supply just when the country needs more than ever. “If enacted, this stands to be the biggest[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The residents of Worthington have lobbied hard enough to get their sewage crisis noticed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. “We’re always going to look into different ways that we can help and address things,” Morrisey said. “I know I get a request from a[Read More…]

WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Beth A. Fox, a former employee of the City of Bridgeport, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Clarksburg against Bridgeport and its former city managers, Patrick Ford and Mark Rogers. The complaint alleges violations of the Family and Medical Leave[Read More…]

By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Commission announced closure on buildings for their new government and judicial complex last week. After closing ahead of schedule, the commission could begin hosting meetings in the new building by the end of the summer. The Commission first announced[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Gov. Patrick Morrisey stopped at the Marion County 911 Center on Friday and urged residents to turn in flood damage assessments as soon as possible. “It’s so critical that if you have damage to report, we need to see that. It has[Read More…]