By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Joe Biden has issued a disaster declaration for people who were affected by flooding in the Kanawha Valley and other areas of West Virginia in August. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that federal disaster assistance has been made available[Read More…]

By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Seventeen elk have been successfully transported to southern West Virginia as part of an effort to reestablish the species in the Mountain State. Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Wednesday the successful transport[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senate and House education committees approved a Hope Scholarship bill and a patriotic societies bill without debate on Wednesday and sent them on to their respective destinations. Senate School Choice merged two Hope Scholarship bills into one: SB 598. Among its[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates took a bill passed during last year’s session dealing with student discipline issues and expanded it with a new bill passed Wednesday, setting up a possible conflict with the state Senate. The[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Major General Bill Crane, adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard, addressed members of the Legislative Veterans Caucus on Tuesday, to provide an update as to the goings on within West Virginia’s military ranks. Some 12 members of the Veterans[Read More…]

By Cameron Maynard, The Logan Banner MAN, W.Va. — The community of Man as well as the entire state of West Virginia lost an outstanding coach and an even better man as longtime Hillbillies coaching staple and legend William “Tootie” Carter passed away at 82 on Thursday, Jan. 25. Carter[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While Fairmont State students introduced themselves at the Capitol and took the grand tour Monday, University President Mike Davis was on a mission. As he went to a private meeting with Gov. Jim Justice, there was one thing on his mind.[Read More…]

Republican and Dem lawmakers clash over intentions behind bills By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A pair of bills modifying the state’s election laws passed the House of Delegates on Tuesday following a contentious debate. Republicans, who control the chamber, said the bills are intended[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Tuesday, debated four bills designed to limit municipal authority with regard to penalizing both businesses and water customers, as well as exempting subcontractors from certain municipal taxes. Proposed by Del. Mike DeVault, R-Marion, HB[Read More…]

By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saturday was the filing deadline to run for political office in West Virginia for the 2024 election. Here’s a brief look at the candidates for statewide and congressional offices. Governor US House of Representatives Congressional District 1 Congressional District 2 Read more:[Read More…]