CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. All eligible children will receive a one-time $120 in grocery benefits this summer. Summer EBT benefits can be spent on items that[Read More…]
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Attorney General McCuskey’s Office to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced his office will take part in this weekend’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by partnering with law enforcement and substance abuse prevention groups across the state to responsibly dispose of unused medication. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office will[Read More…]
Concord University Board of Governors announces new president
Dr. Bethany Meighen to become 13th president on July 1 West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — The Concord University Board of Governors has unanimously selected Dr. Bethany Meighen [Min] as the next president to lead the institution. The board voted at its scheduled meeting on April 15, and the[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Dems says consideration of DEI bill was ‘fatally flawed’
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Democrats in the state Senate have formally raised concerns over a bill passed in the final hours of this year’s regular session of the Legislature. In a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Senate leaders, the Senate Minority Caucus requested that[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Riley Moore’s post with deportees dehumanizing
Charleston Gazette-Mail Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., recently made a social media post featuring selfies in front of a crowded cell and another photo of himself giving a double thumbs up in front of a large capacity holding cell from a visit to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, touting his[Read More…]
Legislature moves West Virginia libraries under tourism department
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Republicans stripped the credential qualification previously required for the state library director position this past legislative session. House Bill 2009 dissolved the Department of Arts, Culture and History, and moved its functions under the Department of Tourism. Libraries, which previously were[Read More…]
Dennison named interim president of Southern
The Mingo Messenger MOUNT GAY, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announced that Dr. Corley Dennison has been appointed as interim president of the institution, effective April 7. Dennison currently serves as vice chancellor emeritus for academic affairs at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. With[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On April 17, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed West Virginia’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Morrisey closely mirrors the Governor’s proposal sent at the beginning of session. “When I took office, I inherited a $400 million structural[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems names Sherry Keller as Director of Nursing
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Nursing Coordinator Sherry Keller, RN, to Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Keller will be essential in furthering the quality of care provided by Coplin’s clinical department as the organization reorganizes the[Read More…]
Warner applauds legislature for passing election integrity legislation including voter photo ID and prohibiting non-citizens from voting in municipal elections
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that the 2025 legislative session was both productive and important for further securing the state’s elections. He commended legislators for working with his office to pass several key pieces of legislation. Warner noted that his first opportunity to work with legislators as WV’s Secretary of State proved to be highly productive.[Read More…]
