Charleston City Council advances bill for West Side rezoning
Several councilmembers spoke shared concerns about the reasoning behind the rezoning and its potential effect on housing security.
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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.
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What You Missed at Morgantown City Council
A resident asked council members to overturn the city's camping ban, and the council passed several resolutions and ordinances related to zoning, city planning and transportation.
Debate over dog poop dominates Charleston City Council discussion
“We have transparency and term limit bills waiting to be heard. This is what this body is going to consider?”
Court Watch: New Supreme Court tool sheds light on rising county jail bills
Uncover why county jail bills are surging in West Virginia: Sara Whitaker analyzes how high cash bail, court dashboards, and legislative mandates drive pretrial incarceration.
‘National Poll Worker Recruitment Day’ event to be held Tuesday at State Capitol
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner invites registered voters and eligible high school students to sign up at the State Capitol for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
Roane County Commission joins local governments opposing Valley North transmission line
The 260-mile project, which has faced widespread public scrutiny, would cut through 15 West Virginia counties.
Incarcerated Fayette County delegate resigns seat in House of Delegates; remains on November ballot
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.
Rural WV Residents Oppose Proposed Massive Valley North Power Line
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.
Front yard broad day, Huntington goes hard in the paint with controversial Flock public surveillance system
Following an all-night meeting, Huntington City Council approved a $2.1M Flock surveillance contract. Discover the civil liberties backlash, lawsuits, and statewide debates.
What You Missed at Morgantown City Council
A resident asked council members to overturn the city's camping ban, and the council passed several resolutions and ordinances related to zoning, city planning and transportation.
Debate over dog poop dominates Charleston City Council discussion
“We have transparency and term limit bills waiting to be heard. This is what this body is going to consider?”
Court Watch: New Supreme Court tool sheds light on rising county jail bills
Uncover why county jail bills are surging in West Virginia: Sara Whitaker analyzes how high cash bail, court dashboards, and legislative mandates drive pretrial incarceration.
‘National Poll Worker Recruitment Day’ event to be held Tuesday at State Capitol
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner invites registered voters and eligible high school students to sign up at the State Capitol for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
Roane County Commission joins local governments opposing Valley North transmission line
The 260-mile project, which has faced widespread public scrutiny, would cut through 15 West Virginia counties.
Incarcerated Fayette County delegate resigns seat in House of Delegates; remains on November ballot
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.
Rural WV Residents Oppose Proposed Massive Valley North Power Line
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.
Front yard broad day, Huntington goes hard in the paint with controversial Flock public surveillance system
Following an all-night meeting, Huntington City Council approved a $2.1M Flock surveillance contract. Discover the civil liberties backlash, lawsuits, and statewide debates.
