Civic-focused stories covering politics, voting rights, public policy, and governance within Appalachia. This category also includes discussions on Black representation in politics and initiatives that encourage civic engagement among Appalachian and Black communities.
Elliott Pritt, the now former Fayette County public school teacher and Republican legislative representative - during a court appearance on Monday - waived his right to preliminary and detention hearings, meaning he will remain in federal incarceration. Shortly thereafter, Pritt submitted a letter to Del. Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, the speaker of West Virginia’s House of Delegates.
It was standing room only for the public comment portion of the Roane County Commission meeting held on Thursday, July 23. About 40 people packed a room of the county courthouse in the small town of Spencer, the county seat. Sometimes raising hands, sometimes stridently calling out questions and comments, the people in the crowd were obviously up in arms. The common thread of these remarks was clear. People wanted to know what the county commissioners are going to do about the proposed massive high voltage power line buildout dubbed the Valley North Project.
Following an all-night meeting, Huntington City Council approved a $2.1M Flock surveillance contract. Discover the civil liberties backlash, lawsuits, and statewide debates.
Despite $3M in state funding and a $300K director salary, only ONE student has enrolled at WVU’s lawmaker-mandated Washington Center following massive campus job cuts.
Gov. Morrisey takes the first ride on a $2M Ferris wheel as WV boasts a $370M surplus—yet funding to fix the southern coalfields' blistering tap water remains completely absent.
Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.
Here’s what you missed at the Charleston City Council Finance Committee Meeting on Jun. 15
