By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has nominated Moore Capito and Matthew Harvey to be the U.S. Attorneys in West Virginia, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced in a social media post Tuesday. Moore Capito, the senior West Virginia senator’s son, was nominated for the[Read More…]
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Governor’s Office: Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs not being shuttered
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…]
Commissioners Hear Constituents on Ridgeline Project
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…]
Marshall football: Dates set in Board of Governors’ lawsuit vs. Pitt
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…]
West Virginia voters prioritize energy costs over source, survey finds
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…]
Former West Virginia Justice: JIC admonishments of circuit judges sends ‘chilling message’
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…]
West Virginia to Benefit From Met Coal Provision in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia, the largest producer of metallurgical coal in the nation, is set to benefit from a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that expands a tax credit to include “met” coal production and usage as a “critical mineral” used in[Read More…]
WV senators backing megabill predicted to gut thousands of jobs, raise energy costs
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…]
State officials search for solution to Worthington sewage crisis
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…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism unveils two new lakeside Almost Heaven swings
Travelers welcomed to experience a screen-free summer in the Mountain State West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced the addition of two new Almost Heaven swings – one in Jackson County at Cedar Lakes Conference Center and the other in Roane County[Read More…]
