Month: July 2026
Calhoun County unites against Valley North transmission line
Calhoun County is among the many in West Virginia who are doing what they can to prevent a transmission line from cutting through the heart of our County. During Monday’s County Commission Meeting voted in unanimous support for a resolution to oppose Valley North’s plans. All three commissioners signed the resolution on the steps of Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY TO DELIVER RELIEF FOR WEST VIRGINIA FAMILIES
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey highlighted the state’s upcoming annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday today in Greenbrier County, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to lowering living costs, returning dollars to taxpayers, and empowering students across the Mountain State. Watch or download the press conference here. “As families across West Virginia prepare to send their children back Read More…
Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office says 52,000 children in West Virginia applied for the school clothing assistance program before funds ran out by Monday night.
Applications were open for seven days after the program launched July 20, which was later than expected. “Applications were to be accepted through August 15 or until available funding was fully allocated. This year, demand for the benefit was extraordinarily high, and the available funding was exhausted before the application period ended. As a result, approximately 52,000 Read More…
Joan Marie Schumacher Obituary
Joan Marie Schumacher (Hurford), 93, formerly of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born in the Township of Neptune, New Jersey, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank John Schumacher, in 2019; her parents, David Arthur Hurford and Ethel Hurford (Marshall); her brother, David Hurford; and her sister, Read More…
New Recycling Opportunity Opens in Roane
Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, with industrial recycling efficiency exceeding 90% , and secondary production now making up about 35% of total global aluminum output, and over 30 million metric tons recycled annually. Mr. Tyler May has joined the industry with the opening of Stock Pens Recycling LLC Read More…
Larry Joe Frashure Obituary
Larry Joe Frashure, 71, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 21, 1954 in Linn, WV; son of the late William Earl and Minnie Fern (McHenry) Frashure. Larry is a graduate of Gilmer County High Read More…
WVDEP Accepting Submissions for 2027 Roadsides in Bloom Calendar
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is seeking submissions for the 24th Annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. This free calendar features photos of wildflowers growing naturally along West Virginia roadways. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 11, 2026. Submissions must meet the following qualifications: Twelve winners will be selected Read More…
Governor Morrisey Announces $10 Million in Value-Based Care Opportunities to Strengthen Rural Healthcare
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $10 million in new funding opportunities through West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), bringing the total value of funding opportunities made available through the program to more than $160 million. “Substance use disorder has touched far too many families and communities across West Virginia, and we’re committed Read More…
Pritt resigns from WV House after arrest, appears in federal court
Del. Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, is facing a federal charge after allegedly initiating an online and physical relationship with a minor, according to a criminal complaint BY AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY AND LORI KERSEY Former Del. Elliott Pritt addresses the House of Delegates on the last night of the 2026 legislative session. Pritt, who faces a federal charge, resigned Monday. Read More…