By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) held a hearing on July 30 concerning the territorial dispute between the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) and West Virginia American Water (WVAW). Administrative Law Judge Keith George oversaw the proceedings. This dispute started when[Read More…]
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Something To Smile About: Wheeling Health Right Opens New Dental Suite
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — WHEELING — The new dental suite is up and running at Wheeling Health Right’s headquarters at 61 29th St. in Wheeling, and its executive director believes that addition will help drill into a waiting list of more than 200 patients looking for dental services. The[Read More…]
Mountaineer Gas seeks double-digit-percentage rate hike, says system upgrades needed
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountaineer Gas has proposed a double-digit rate increase for its roughly 218,000 customers spanning 50 of West Virginia’s 55 counties. The Charleston-based utility last week proposed changes in rates and charges that would increase company revenue roughly $44.5 million annually effective Nov.[Read More…]
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day coming Aug. 12
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON – Midterm elections are not coming until November 2026, but counties both local and across the nation are now recruiting the poll workers needed to greet the public on Election Day and help them cast their ballots. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris[Read More…]
Fairmont Village Apartments residents caught in catch-22 with FEMA
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Federal Emergency Management Agency resources are now available for residents in Marion County, but for residents of the partially collapsed Fairmont Village Apartments, it’s proving a challenge to get aid. “FEMA will not pay me for personal property until that building hits the[Read More…]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Other Benefits Available To Ohio, Marion County Flood Victims
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Flood-affected residents in Ohio and Marion counties now are eligible for even more assistance, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia. Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia announced Monday that Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in the[Read More…]
West Virginia receives federal waiver to remove soda from SNAP
By Michael Lemley, WV News WASHINGTON (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy for the signing of a federal waiver allowing West Virginia to remove soda as an entitlement under the Supplemental Nutrition[Read More…]
The 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia to Begin Thursday, August 7
West Virginia Daily News LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The countdown is over-the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia is set to begin on Thursday, August 7, and will run through Saturday, August 16, in Lewisburg! Gates open each day at 8 AM with carnival rides open from 11 AM[Read More…]
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport officials voice concerns over essential air services contract
By Brett Dunlap, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Officials are looking for options in trying to get federal officials to look at picking another airline to provide Essential Air Service to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport after it was determined the airline picked was having a number of financial[Read More…]
WV News purchases Spencer Newspapers
SPENCER, W.Va. (WV News) — WV News, the state’s largest multimedia company, has expanded its footprint with the purchase of Spencer Newspapers, owner and President Brian Jarvis announced. “We are excited to be in the position of being able to continue the legacy of Spencer Newspapers and longtime owners the[Read More…]



