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Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — This Veteran’s Day, McDonald’s in north central West Virginia are giving back with free, hot meals for those who served. According to a press release, McDonald’s locations in the Clarksburg and Weston areas will offer free meals to both veterans and those who are currently serving in the military on Veterans Day.
What was originally scheduled to be six days of testimony and cross examination before the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) ended two days early on Thursday. Developer NextEra Energy applied Jan. 30 to construct a new 107.5-mile-long transmission line known as the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link from Pennsylvania through West Virginia to Virginia. Public comment sessions were held in all four of the affected counties of Monongalia, Preston, Mineral and Hampshire in June.
Upshur County residents made their voices heard at the polls Tuesday.
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Labor and delivery services are expected to return to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center following a new partnership between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that the two healthcare institutions have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an agreement that would […]
A ballot measure that would specify that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections in West Virginia is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1, makes a change to the language of the West Virginia Constitution. It currently reads, “the citizens of the State shall…
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Democrats flipped 12 seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates and district 50 in Fayette County is one of them. Matthew Anderson won the race, getting more than half the votes, beating Independent Tom Louisos and Constitution candidate Stacey Hensley, both of which were write ins.
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia American Water announced a $700,000 infrastructure investment project in part of Fayette County. According to a press release, the project will take place in the Glen Jean area of Fayette County on McKell Avenue. The project will involve 3,740 feet of aging pipe being replaced with 6-inch PVC […]
Clean water and marine security are the focus of two announcements Gov. Patrick Morrisey made Wednesday, covering three southern West Virginia counties. Oceanetics manufactures advanced maritime buoy systems, naval defense equipment, and port security technologies serving the U.S. Navy and the energy security sector in Wyoming County. The company is set to expand with support from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, according to a press release from the governor.
Guess & Co. plans 1.45 GW coal plant with carbon capture. 100 MW natural gas plant included in West Virginia project. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved market-based rates. Denver-based Guess & Co. plans to develop a 1.45-gigawatt coal-fired power plant with carbon capture and storage and a separate 100-megawatt natural...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Fayette County officials announced the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Fayette County. According to a press release, the DRC is set to open on Friday, November […]
Kentucky and West Virginia have spent a decade proving rare earths can come from coal and mine drainage. New federal prizes add workforce, but buyers still need specs and contracts. Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) named the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University among 16 schools...
On this West Virginia Morning, in both the House of Delegates and the state Senate, the 2026 general election saw significant inroads for Democrats. At least one expert traces the reasons for those inroads to several key issues. Assistant News Director Maria Young spoke with Marshall University political science professor Marybeth Beller to learn more about the wins and the losses.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a busy Tuesday night in Kanawha and Putnam counties for the election. There were several races of note in the House of Delegates. – 18th District incumbent Jim Butler, R, defeated Democrat Jonathan Hersman in a tightly contested race. Butler earned 90 more votes than Hersman.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Unofficial results from the 2026 General Election are reflecting an increase in voter turnout in North Central West Virginia counties. Clerks in Monongalia, Preston, Harrison, and Marion Counties reported increases in voter participation in comparison to the previous midterm election in 2022, with all four counties reporting voter turnout of over 40 percent in unofficial results. Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney reported that 28,487 votes were cast in total, resulting in a 42 percent voter turnout that exceeded the 2022 midterm elections by over 2,500 votes cast.
Fourteen counties have asked to start or continue an additional property tax for extra public school funding this year. Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia’s Attorney General JB McCuskey continues his campaign against social media companies for putting children at risk. Thursday he announced a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat. The lawsuit was filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Just last week, he filed a suit against TikTok. Earlier...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a press conference in McDowell County on Wednesday to announce $3.2 million aimed at helping households relying on private water. “The challenges that West Virginia families face, they don’t stop when there are elections,” Morrisey said. “They keep going. People have...
As energy demands in Virginia continue rising, Potomac Edison has asked the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia to approve its proposed Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements… The post Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s former State Representative Jay Edwards, a Republican, not only lost the race for Ohio treasurer statewide, but also each precinct in his hometown. Ohio Treasurer of State-elect Seth Walsh, a Democrat, received just around 50,000 votes more than Edwards in the state treasurer’s race,...
