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Governor Morrisey Signs Portable Benefits Bill, Expanding Opportunities for Independent Workers

ELKINS, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today ceremonially signed House Bill 4009, the Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act, a new law that allows businesses to voluntarily contribute toward benefits for independent contractors without changing their employment status. “This is another step forward as we build a stronger economy and create more opportunity in West Virginia,” said Read More…

News Obituary

Connie Sue Nichols Obituary

Connie Sue Nichols, 75, of Elizabeth, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on May 23, 1951, in Spencer, West Virginia, Connie was the daughter of the late Earl and Juanita (Carpenter) Reynolds. On October 16, 1968, she married the love of her Read More…

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Monday’s County Commission Meeting has Report of Ruffled Feathers

The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.  The Commission opened the meeting by signing a proclamation for the County to “Go Purple” in September 2026 to celebrate that Calhoun County is committed to supporting recovering addicts and raising awareness of the struggle that families face when a member is addicted Read More…

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Cleston D. Garrett Obituary

Cleston D. Garrett, 86, of Arnoldsburg, found his way home to his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House, with family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1939, to the late Willard and Louie Garrett in Arnoldsburg and that’s where he continued to live out his life. He was a member and Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces the Pause of SNAP Healthy Choices Waiver Following Federal Guidance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today announced that at this time they are discontinuing the implementation of West Virginia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Healthy Choices waiver while the State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA FNA) evaluate next steps Read More…

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DoHS Announces 2026 School Clothing Allowance Program

     CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on Monday, July 20, 2026, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools.  All families must apply and may do so online at www.wvpath.wv.gov or by requesting a paper application be mailed to them by Read More…

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Clothing assistance program for needy kids under review as Morrisey announces $370M budget surplus

Lawmakers say they are in the dark about why families can’t access a school clothing allowance program yet BY AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY  Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks at a news conference about potentially using federal anti-poverty dollars to fund a private education initiative on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the West Read More…

Fishing News Uncategorized

WVDNR STOCKED 54 PONDS AND LAKES WITH CHANNEL CATFISH

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following waters were stocked with channel catfish during the weeks of June 22 and June 29: For more information about channel catfish stockings, visit at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. Anglers may also find out what waters have been stocked by calling the stocking hotline at 304-558-3399. Read More…