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News Headlines

 

 

  The Governor 

West Virginia General Revenue collections miss August estimates by $5M

 

The Legislature

Gov. Morrisey’s silence on special PEIA session raises concern among lawmakers

 

State Government 

 WV Treasurer Larry Pack weighs in on economic impact of tourism on the state

 New Governor’s Highway Safety campaign launches against drug-impaired driving in West Virginia

 

Federal Government 

 Capito Attends Ribbon Cutting for Batteau Beach at Hinton Landing 

 

State & Local News 

 51 people with ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel arrested in West Virginia, Kentucky & Tennessee 

Charleston officials believe there is “positive momentum” for future of Town Center Mall space 

 

Other States’ News 

Ohio emerges as early adopter in AI education policies

 Trump’s DOJ wants access to Missouri voting equipment used in 2020 election 

 Bill would give energy companies control of customer thermostats 

Alabama bill seeks to prohibit pronoun use, gender identity discussions in classrooms

 

National & World News 

Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $1.3 billion

 Cities respond to Trump’s sanctuary threats as judge extends protection from threatened cuts 

 

Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development 

Prime Opportunities: Amazon Center opens in West Virginia

 West Virginia’s job numbers are bad, but no one is on the same page on how to fix that 

 ‘Enough devastation:’ Mingo, Logan residents worry about proposed power plants, data centers in WV

 

Children & Families 

 New Book Exposes Systemic Failures in U.S. Foster Care System Through Tennessee Case Studies

Arkansas foster care organization partners with software company to help children find homes faster 

Foster Parenting: A Journey of Love, Challenges, and Community Support

 

Courts & Crime  

Federal Lawsuit Cites Elk River Spill In Bid To Force EPA Action

 

Higher Education

Bluefield State University Announces Highest Fall Enrollment in a Decade

 Pierpont expands career training with new industrial manufacturing technician program 

 

K-12 Education 

Poll: West Virginians are critical of public school performance; split on Hope Scholarship

‘Quietest school in America’ in one of the country’s most remote areas finally gets Wi-Fi

 Teachers unions merge to form Education West Virginia 

 State subject test results show gains in nearly all grade levels in county schools

 Overreach Still No Good for West Virginia 

 Wisdom Academy starts the fall semester on South High Street in Morgantown

 

Elections & Politics

Here are top GOP contenders to succeed Trump in 2028

Ranking the Democratic contenders for president in 2028

 

Energy & Environment  

Skeptical Investor Changes Mind on Williams’ NY Pipeline Prospects

Utilities Landing Deals to Provide M-U NatGas to Data Centers

Exxon Outlook: Natural Gas Demand to Rise Another 20% by 2050

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

Wheeling Police to appear on TV show On Patrol: Live

 

Health Care 

Poll: 71% say yes to supporting school vaccination requirements

Polling continues to show support for school-age vaccines as religious exemptions await legal action

 Nearly 55K West Virginians are set to lose Medicaid; Here’s what to expect, and when 

 Opinions split as leaders speak out on future of Medicaid in West Virginia

West Virginia girl’s heart saves Ohio boy

 Trump demands pharmaceutical companies release Covid drug success rates 

 

Interesting News  

Why a WV Powerball winner won’t be an instant billionaire

 Queen Camilla showed her mettle as a teenager when she beat back a groper with her shoe 

 

Pop Culture & Media

Huntington looking to build off success from Zach Bryan concert

 

Senior Citizens

 Company buying WV hospitals says they’ll continue Meals on Wheels, feeding Marion County seniors 

 

Substance Use Disorder

 West Virginia Department of Human Services joins nationwide observance of National Recovery Month 

 Politically-connected program gets opioid funds; experts warn it may not work 

 

Technology, Utilities & The PSC

PSC approves securitization plan for Appalachian Power Securitization

PSC Says Appalachian Power Can Issue Bonds To Cover Expenses

 

Tourism & Nature 

 The magic of September in West Virginia, when summer fades and autumn awakens 

 

 

     

 

 

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