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West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month

The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible radioactive gas.  “We like to think that just because everything Read More…

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Bands Announced, Tickets Available for Inauguration Day Celebration of WV Concert

The Celebration of West Virginia Concert to feature performances from award-winning CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Prosperity Group announced that the recipients of Pandora’s Billionaires Plaque, The Marshall Tucker Band, and the Grammy-award winning band, Shenandoah, will perform at the Celebration of West Virginia Concert on Monday. The concert will take place at the Charleston Read More…

Government News

Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey Announces Cabinet Appointments, Executive Team

Morrisey makes first round of major administration appointments and executive team announcements CHARLESTON, WV – Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announced his first round of administration cabinet appointments and executive team members for the West Virginia Governor’s office. These hires and appointments were announced today at a press conference in Charleston, WV.  The first round of administration cabinet Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event.​ “It’s so important to dress warm to prevent hypothermia when outside but that’s not the only concern,” explained Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves $25.9 million in economic enhancement projects

HURRICANE, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved $25.9 million in funding for 17 water, sewer, and economic development projects. The announcement came during a check presentation to the Putnam County Development Authority, which received $5 million to build 600 new residential units. These units will Read More…

News Weather

Winter Storm Warnings Continue

https://www.wsaz.com/weather/alerts Winter Storm Warning * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Power outages and Read More…