SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Replacement of fish rearing pond liners at the Apple Grove Hatchery in Mason County started this week, Stephen McDaniel, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, announced Thursday. “This project is one component in a series of capital improvements planned for the state’s fish[Read More…]

By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most state lawmakers from the Eastern Panhandle were not surprised when Gov. Jim Justice vetoed the budget bill, but many said they were disappointed by his decision. Delegate Eric Householder, R-64th district, said Justice’s decision to veto the 2018 budget bill[Read More…]

By Charlie Boothe Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — A Bluefield native and member of Gov. Jim Justice’s Cabinet has been recognized for his work in helping feed children. Dr. William White, director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, was recognized for the national Summer Food Champion Award[Read More…]

By Bishop Nash The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In his own words, Bob Pruett has no interest in returning as Marshall University’s head football coach. Pruett released a statement to The Herald-Dispatch on Friday night reinforcing his support for current head coach Doc Holliday after reports surfaced that[Read More…]

By Courtney Hessler The Herald-Dispatch of Huntingtoon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. —  Attorneys for drug firms named in lawsuits that attempt to recoup money lost due to the substance abuse epidemic in municipalities across West Virginia, including Huntington and Cabell and Wayne counties, have filed motions asking a federal judge to dismiss[Read More…]

By Jake Zuckerman Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A renewed battle over next year’s West Virginia budget is drawing near, with no clear path to victory for any of the warring factions. Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday vetoed a budget approved by both chambers of the Legislature. Now, his aides are[Read More…]

By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials from both houses of the West Virginia Legislature will meet with Gov. Jim Justice next week, but it may be weeks before a special session is called by the governor to work on the state budget. Grant Herring,[Read More…]

  The Wheeling New-RegisterStaff Report WHEELING, W.Va. — Repair work may begin next week on the U.S. 22 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Steubenville and Weirton after the deck and an expansion joint were damaged by a piece of equipment that fell off a truck late Wednesday evening. The equipment first[Read More…]

By Jessica Farrish For The Fayette Tribune  SCARBO, W.Va. — Police arrested the caretakers of a disabled Scarbro man for allegedly stealing his monthly income and running up debt using his identity, Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley reported Monday. Jeremy Jay Wriston, 33, and Janice JoAnn Wriston, 33, both of[Read More…]

By Wendy Holdren The Register-Herald of Beckley   BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey met Friday in Beckley with local officials to discuss efforts in combating the opioid epidemic, including settlement money from drug wholesalers, recently passed legislation and community partnerships. The Attorney General’s Office has reached $47[Read More…]