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CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Jay Rockefeller, a two-term West Virginia governor who represented the state in the U.S. Senate for 30 years, died at his home Friday morning. He was 89. The cause of death was not disclosed. Rockefeller, a Democrat, began his public service career in a West Virginia coal mining community and went […]
Say “yes” to a substitution on your Kroger Pickup order, and you’ll pay whatever the swap costs. It’s an easy point to miss, and it’s not the only Kroger detail worth watching. Here are the precautions West Virginians should take when shopping at Kroger, online...
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Former U.S. senator dies
Jay Rockefeller, a former Democratic governor and senator of West Virginia, has died at age 89. The former politician died at his home in Washington, D.C., on Friday. His family did not provide a cause of death. Rockefeller was a champion of healthcare, tax reform, social welfare, and national security during his decadeslong political career. […]
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.
The number of veterans receiving the Department of Veterans Affairs' highest disability rating has nearly doubled over four years, prompting scrutiny of potential fraud and oversight of taxpayer-funded benefits. Nearly 1.85 million veterans had a 100% combined disability rating as of Sept. 30, 2025, compared with 972,893 four years earlier,...
Many low-income state residents will soon be required to meet two sets of work requirements — one to keep healthcare and another for food assistance — according to an analysis from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 8, 1936: It’s Wheeling Steel, a half-hour musical variety radio program, debuted over WWVA in Wheeling. The program was an instant success with local audiences and later became a nationwide sensation.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! You might assume West Virginia has a detailed statewide system for dangerous dogs, with tiers, registries, and mandatory microchips. It does not. Aggressive dog laws in West Virginia rest on a short state statute from 1981, and most of the day-to-day rules come from cities and counties. That gap creates real confusion for owners, neighbors, … This article, West Virginia Dangerous Dog Law: What Owners and Victims Should Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • New York’s Unvaccinated Dog Bite Laws: Quarantine, Liability, and Fines Explained • Leaving a Dog in a Car in Maine: Rescue Rights, Fines, and Local Rules • Leaving a Dog in a Car in California: When It’s Legal and When It’s a Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats made significant gains in the West Virginia Legislature during Tuesday’s general election, flipping several Republican-held seats in both the House of Delegates and State Senate, although Republicans will still maintain a supermajority in both chambers. According to unofficial election results, Democrats increased their representation in the 100-member House of Delegates […]
West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack’s office lists more than $530 million in unclaimed property and has returned nearly $9.4 million to rightful owners since July 1, according to two October 2026 releases from the state Treasury. More than $2.4 million of that went out in September alone. The money sits in a public database […] The post West Virginia’s Treasurer says the state now holds more than $530 million in unclaimed property listings and returned nearly $9.4 million to owners since July 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .
While the focus is on the results of the 2026 midterm elections, there is already another election looming. Governor Patrick Morrisey is less than two years into his first term and now, the man he succeeded, U.S. Senator Jim Justice, is considering a return to the Governor’s Mansion. A...
RESIDENTS have just weeks to buy groceries before a new surcharge hits on December 1. Shoppers at Walmart, Kroger, and more will be affected by the fee. Randolph County in West Virginia is implementing a 10 cent surcharge on goods and services to fund emergency ambulance services. Commission President David...
The problem envisioned in August came like a slowly approaching storm that could be seen, the thunder rumbling heard, but no solution preventing its onset possible. Jamie Kosick reported that the school system, after attrition, would for 2026 “run short of drivers” for school buses. In early October, Rosie Linton, a fifth grade student at Mountaineer Elementary School, shared that “in the past two weeks, so the last 10 days of school Mountaineer Elementary has had a bus issue five of those days. So whether a bus did not run at all during the day or it was able to run in the morning and not in the afternoon.”
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Drivers are seeing an increase of cryptids on West Virginia roadways. A new license plate featuring mythical monsters of the Mountain State has sold more than 1,000 units within two days, according to a news release from the Division of Motor Vehicles. The release said...
Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Lewis, Mercer, Harrison, and Raleigh counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Family Medical Clinic of Jane Lew from 8 a.m....
As a recovering politician who has won and lost election night races, I know how stressful it can be for the folks that went through it. Honestly, I think most folks on the ballot are just relieved it’s over come Wednesday morning. But for the rest of us, whose...
More than a month ahead of her scheduled hearings before the West Virginia Ethics Commission (WVEC), Clarksburg City Manager Tiffany Fell has agreed to pay $2,000 to resolve
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by RebeccasPictures / Pixabay Pet trust laws in West Virginia let you do something that surprised many owners for decades: leave enforceable instructions and money for your animal’s care. Under the law, your dog, cat, or horse is still personal property, so a simple line in a will saying “give Max $10,000” does not work the way you might … This article, Pet Trust Laws in West Virginia: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling With Pets to West Virginia: Rabies Vaccine, CVI, and Entry Rules Explained • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Kentucky: Who Is Responsible When a Pet Is Poisoned • Georgia Rifle Deer Season Opens October 17, 2026: Dates, Limits and Rules
