SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s fall wild turkey season opens Oct. 12. All 55 counties will have a least a one-week fall season. It’s also the second fall turkey season during which Sunday hunting is permitted on both private and public lands. “Fall wild turkey season dates are based on the year’s spring[Read More…]
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W.Va. DHHR disputes foster care lawsuit, says it’s making big strides
By Taylor Stuck The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleging that West Virginia is violating the constitutional rights of foster children will cost the state millions to defend, Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch said. “The lawsuit that was filed today will cost the[Read More…]
Lawsuit: W.Va’s foster care system is broken and failing kids
By Erin Beck, For The Times West Virginian CHARLESTON – Advocates filed a class action lawsuit against West Virginia officials Tuesday, alleging that while the state is quick to terminate parental rights, it doesn’t have adequate foster families and adoptive homes in which to place those children. Often, children sleep[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate issues statement on September revenue surplus
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican candidate for governor Woody Thrasher issued the following statement: “September is the first month this fiscal year our revenues are greater than expenses, and those levels are lackluster at best. West Virginians can’t go on endless spending sprees when we see a slight surplus in the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Child health providers, advocates, experts set roundtable
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, together with the West Virginia Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Coalition, will hold its final 2019 roundtable series on kids’ health in West Virginia. Who: West Virginians for Affordable Health Care West[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Secretary of State to deter threats against election systems, processes
From the Office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is working to protect West Virginia election systems and to provide voters with confidence that our election results are true, accurate and protected against wrongdoing or fraud. An important part of[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Press Conference for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
NITRO, W.Va. – The city of Nitro and Dog Bless, a local animal rescue group comprised entirely of volunteers, will hold a press conference for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales to be held Thursday at 10:30 am WHAT: Press conference to announce plans for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales, a chili[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito visits several locations in W.Va. Eastern Panhandle
From the Office of Senator Capito: MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Tuesday made several stops in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties where she met with constituents, small business owners, teachers, students, and community leaders. “It was great to be back in the Eastern Panhandle today to hear[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Oct. 2
W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WARNINGS OVER TRUMP INQUIRY FLY BETWEEN POMPEO, DEMOCRATS The secretary of state tries[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney to address election meddling at 4:15 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In recognition of the month of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a press conference will be held at 4:15 p.m. today at the United States Federal Courthouse in Charleston to issue a public notice from the W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office that meddling with or attempting to[Read More…]
