| The Governor
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey announces appointments
WV state hospitals — being sold off by Morrisey — serve elderly patients who have nowhere to go
The Legislature
Former WV House Speaker and justice dies
State Government
Outside Auditors Will Look At 3 State Agencies
Despite water quality fears, DEP set to add 2300+ acres on Wyoming Co. mine permit
Federal Government
Public appearances sparse for West Virginia Congressional representatives
Trump puts W.Va. on notice to remove gender ideology content from sex ed materials
Trump picks a losing fight with longest-serving GOP senator
State & Local News
Sentiments honoring Tim Armstead pour in after life of public service is cut short Armstead’s death was announced today.
WVU, Alabama cancel football series; Mountaineers to face Coastal Carolina in 2026, Southern Miss the next year
Former NFL veteran, Kanawha County native Chris Massey charged after fight with son’s football coach
Other States’ News
PA Gov. Shapiro stern with state lawmakers on overdue state budget
VA Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Launch of New 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center in Bristol
New York and Maryland leaders confirm plans to redraw electoral maps following California’s lead
National & World News
Cracker Barrel reverses course, brings back classic logo after backlash
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
W.Va. lags behind neighbors in sites for new businesses, but it is changing
West Virginia Chamber backs tri-share program, new tax credit to address child care affordability
New Proposal Aims To Spur Home Construction In Huntington
Children & Families
Longest-waiting child in Arkansas foster care system adopted after 15 years
Teen adopted into forever family after 15 years in foster care
Courts & Crime
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Tim Armstead dies
Higher Education
West Virginia University, law enforcement deal with hoax call of gunshots fired
No evidence of active shooter on West Virginia University campus, report deemed hoax by officials
WVU president solidifies leadership team with new hires, proven University professionals
These are America’s most conservative colleges, says new report
K-12 Education
West Virginia school board rejects request allowing students to leave school for religious classes offered by Ohio academy
Lawyers for state school board ask Supreme Court to halt vaccine case in lower court
West Virginia Math Scores Need Improvement – The Intelligencer
Elections & Politics
The DNC chair says he’s tired of Democrats bringing ‘a pencil to a knife fight’
Serving in the Military Shouldn’t Mean It’s Harder to Vote
Energy & Environment
WV Oil & Gas Production Up, $$ from Severance, Property Tax Up Too
MPLX Names Former Encino COO Ray Walker to Board
Solar And Batteries Will Fuel This W.Va. Titanium Plant
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia National Guard troops in DC now authorized to carry weapons
Law enforcement efforts don’t go unnoticed
Health Care
When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle
Health care exchange Navigator Program office in Fairmont to close
WVU School of Public Health and WV ACHE partner to explore emerging drug therapies’ impact on healthcare networks
Raleigh County chiropractor appointed to West Virginia Board of Chiropractic
Interesting News
How dogs help West Virginia: Therapy, herding, hunting and safety
Pop Culture & Media
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Tennessee DJ Brings Appalachian Punk To The World
Senior Citizens
Company buying WV hospitals says they’ll continue Meals on Wheels, feeding Marion County seniors
Substance Use Disorder
Taylor County Commission signs on to national opioid settlements, hears update
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
Notice filed with West Virginia PSC related to controversial power line project
Alternatives to rate hike proposal offered
Potomac Edison files Notice of Intent with PSC for Jefferson County section of MARL project
Tourism & Nature
Tourism in North Central West Virginia expected to surpass national trends
Mountaineer Country Surpasses National Tourism Growth, Paving The Way For Economic Development in West Virginia |
