By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Government by the few.” That’s Merriam-Webster’s first and most succinct definition of oligarchy, the target of a nationwide tour that will bring Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to West Virginia this weekend. Sanders will have more than four words to spare on that[Read More…]

By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Brilliantly lovely to look at, but dangerously deadly to American forests, the spotted lantern fly’s establishment in West Virginia has led to a determined response by the State Department of Agriculture. If their policy had to bear the name of a rock[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – Local residents filled the bleachers at the University High School gym Tuesday evening to learn about, and stand against, the proposed NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project. Speaker Bath Ann Bossio summarized the sentiments of many who attended: “It’s a land[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]