‘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.
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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.
One student enrolled in WVU Washington Center after GOP lawmakers mandate creation of program
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.
Let Them Ride Ferris Wheels: Morrisey’s $2M Attraction Amid WV Water Crisis
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.
A small WV town discovered an unmarked slave cemetery. They spent Juneteenth honoring the dead.
Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.
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.
One student enrolled in WVU Washington Center after GOP lawmakers mandate creation of program
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.
Let Them Ride Ferris Wheels: Morrisey’s $2M Attraction Amid WV Water Crisis
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.
A small WV town discovered an unmarked slave cemetery. They spent Juneteenth honoring the dead.
Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.