By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian GRAFTON — After protestors from Tucker and Taylor counties made their displeasure known Thursday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey briefly peeked out of the International Mothers Day Shrine in Grafton. Morrisey spoke to the group for about a minute, and saluted them for exercising their First[Read More…]
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Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition challenging Vermont Superfund, which threatens America’s energy independence
‘Our coalition stood up to New York to stop this madness and we have once again joined forces to stand up to Vermont to ensure America’s energy independence and to protect consumers nationwide’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general[Read More…]
WVDA Awards Over $3.3 Million to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chain
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is announcing $3,340,273 in grant awards for 11 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The awards include five Infrastructure Grants and six Equipment Grants aimed at boosting resilience in the state’s food supply chain. Middle-of-the-supply-chain activities include processing, aggregation,[Read More…]
Hurricane High School student-athlete awards Meeks Mountain Trails Spotlight Grant through Gatorade
West Virginia Press Association HURRICANE, W.Va. — Hurricane native and Gatorade WV Player of the Year, Ty Steorts awarded Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance (MMTA) with a $10,000 grant to help accomplish our mission to build and sustain a network of trails for the health and well-being of the people and create additional opportunities[Read More…]
Gov. Patrick Morrisey signs microgrid, permitting bills to boost West Virginia’s energy and tech sectors
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune & Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited the National Guard Armory in Point Pleasant on Wednesday to sign two key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s competitive power in both energy and technology. Morrisey signed[Read More…]
Rev Up Safety: Celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Month by Sharing the Road
Motorcyclists’ Safety Is Everyone’s Safety CHARLESTON, W.Va. — May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in West Virginia. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack Announces March Firearms Auction Raised More Than $132,000 for West Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On April 30, State Treasurer Larry Pack announced his Office raised more than $132,000 for several state and local law enforcement agencies during its 13th unclaimed property firearms auction conducted on March 27 in Charleston. The event raised $132,495 to benefit the 18 participating law enforcement agencies. There[Read More…]
WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring
Residents can help prevent human-bear conflicts by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is urging residents around the state to secure trash, remove bird feeders and eliminate other potential food sources that may attract black bears to their property this spring.[Read More…]
Voters uphold encampment ban in Morgantown municipal election
By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Atheneaum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown residents voted against the repeal of an encampment ban that prohibits camping, lodging and sleeping on public property in the Morgantown municipal election on April 29. The ban was first proposed during a city council meeting in July of 2024 and was passed by[Read More…]
Chiarelli reaffirms push for statewide camping ban after Morgantown vote
By Chase Hughart, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, says he plans to reintroduce legislation to ban urban camping statewide following voter approval of a similar ordinance in Morgantown’s municipal election Tuesday. “I was pleased but not surprised to see Morgantown voters speak at the[Read More…]
