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News Headlines

 

 

  Governor & Legislature

 WV delegate says man he was trying to help used his Instagram to make antisemitic comment

Morrisey, DEP and developer panned by residents at meeting on expected data center

Morrisey puts workers on stand by to assist Texas with flooding

Local lawmaker, family, and friends celebrate huge honor

 

State Government 

WV Lottery acting director talks about impact on him and the state

New law to establish a Dementia Services Director goes into effect this week

Secretary of State Warner offers advice to WV business owners that missed Annual Report deadline

 

Federal Government 

Senator Justice Highlights West Virginia’s Tax Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025

Senator Justice, Senator Capito Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for West Virginia by President Trump

W.Va. reps back GOP megabill projected to cost jobs, sap power for millions of homes

Justice coal firm owes $916K in delinquent DEP fines as he backs debt-adding megabill

 

State & Local News 

City of Fairmont to consider waiving permit fees for residents doing flood repairs

Building collapse shuts down Charleston road

 

Other States’ News 

Pittsburgh Zoo receives $10M donation

 

National & World News 

Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 78 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing

Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

NASA IV&V in Fairmont faces drastic funding cut

 

Children & Families 

WV School Clothing Allowance opens July 7

 

Courts & Crime  

U.S. Supreme Court to hear W.Va. transgender athlete case

Akers files written objection to her JIC admonishment

Law prof: Capito, Harvey should breeze through nom process

Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney Announces Resignation

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Priorities: Judges right to put children first

Op-Ed: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for West Virginia by Congressman Riley Moore

 

Education 

Newly-appointed WVU Board of Governors Chairman looks to more positive future in the wake of various challenges 

WV Board of Ed. Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Litigation

 

Elections & Politics

 News Voter survey says residents want lower but efficient energy ‘

Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president’s signature tax cuts law

Musk announces formation of ‘America Party’

 

Energy & Environment  

How has U.S. energy use changed since 1776?

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

 News Gov. Morrisey puts EMS officials on stand by to assist in Texas flooding

 

Health Care 

Hassett on healthcare coverage cuts: ‘Best way to get insurance is to get a job’

 

Interesting News  

Congressman formally request President Trump be added to Mount Rushmore

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans

 

Senior Citizens

Village Caregiving opens new corporate headquarters in Barboursville

Flooding Forces Residents From Senior Living Facility in Bethlehem

 

Sports 

Marshall University student interns with LA Dodgers

 

Substance Use Disorder

Politically-connected W.Va. GameChanger program gets opioid funds and doubts from experts

Gambling Among Young People A Rising Concern

Second round of county opioid grants announced

 

Technology & Utilities  

Verizon makes new promises for Frontier’s aging phone, internet lines

 

Tourism & Nature 

West Virginia State Parks Announces 2025 Farm-to-Table Dinner Series

 

 

     

 

 

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