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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.
Future of Welch Community Hospital shrouded in politics and uncertainty
Welch Community Hospital faces a $20M state deficit, privatisation talks, and land deed questions. Learn how a CAH designation impacts beds and community care.
‘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.
‘Restricted use area’ established on Charleston’s West Side after Benzene detected in groundwater
Charleston City Council approved a WVDEP groundwater restriction on Roane Street near United Dairy after testing revealed legacy underground tank contamination.
Bluefield State University Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable
Bluefield State University convened business, government, and education leaders for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable to expand STEM talent in WV.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Wednesday, announced the dates for the annual “back-to-school tax holiday,” a four-day period where West Virginia’s standard 6% sales tax is waived on qualifying school supplies and clothing items. The scheduled dates for this year’s tax-free period are from Friday, July 31 through Monday, Aug. 3.
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.
History repeats in Fayette County, as another incumbent Republican faces sexual allegations ahead of election
WV Delegate Elliott Pritt arrested on federal charges for enticing a 15-year-old student. Read the criminal complaint details, party responses, and political context.
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.
Future of Welch Community Hospital shrouded in politics and uncertainty
Welch Community Hospital faces a $20M state deficit, privatisation talks, and land deed questions. Learn how a CAH designation impacts beds and community care.
‘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.
‘Restricted use area’ established on Charleston’s West Side after Benzene detected in groundwater
Charleston City Council approved a WVDEP groundwater restriction on Roane Street near United Dairy after testing revealed legacy underground tank contamination.
Bluefield State University Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable
Bluefield State University convened business, government, and education leaders for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable to expand STEM talent in WV.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Wednesday, announced the dates for the annual “back-to-school tax holiday,” a four-day period where West Virginia’s standard 6% sales tax is waived on qualifying school supplies and clothing items. The scheduled dates for this year’s tax-free period are from Friday, July 31 through Monday, Aug. 3.
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.
History repeats in Fayette County, as another incumbent Republican faces sexual allegations ahead of election
WV Delegate Elliott Pritt arrested on federal charges for enticing a 15-year-old student. Read the criminal complaint details, party responses, and political context.