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Charleston, W.Va. – Today, the West Virginia Investment Management Board passed Governor Morrisey’s resolution to ban investments in companies owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and to begin a divestment plan from any currently-owned investments in those companies. “The Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to our national security, dodges transparency and legal Read More…
Beckley, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed three pieces of legislation supporting expecting mothers, protecting children, and extending protections for the unborn. The Governor was joined by legislators and supporters at CrossPoint Church in Beckley to celebrate the new laws strengthening West Virginia’s commitment to defending the sanctity of life. “West Virginia has a Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission convened Thursday evening, May 29th, at 6:00 pm in the small courtroom. Commissioners Lupardus and McCumbers were present, and Commission President Arthur joined via phone. County Administrator Jennifer Randolph was also in attendance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, Commissioner Lupardus officially called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm. Read More…
For decades Grantsville, West Virginia has not only had a low voter turnout, but a low number of choices as well with few people willing to step out and put their name on the ballot. While the number of candidates is not massive this year, there are still choices to be made and vital decisions Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a series of child welfare reforms aimed at ending years of bureaucratic stonewalling and beginning a new era of transparency. The changes come following a series of listening sessions held across the state with key stakeholders and a thorough review of past child fatalities and near fatalities within Read More…
Welch, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey awarded three new grants to support critical water and sewer projects in communities across the Mountain State. These grants will advance long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, improve public health, and support economic growth. “Today, we are making an investment in West Virginia’s future,” said Governor Morrisey. “Infrastructure projects like these are critical for Read More…
Wood County is issuing a spike alert. ODMAPs has two suspected overdoses and reports from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department suspect four possible overdoses. This makes four suspected overdoses in the last 24 hours. Please be advised that this alert may impact other surrounding counties. Westbrook will be distributing Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, Read More…
Virginia Mae Neely, 82, or Orma, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Roane General Hospital Long-Term Care, Spencer, WV. She was born on December 10, 1942. Around 1972 Virginia went to live with Lida Bailey. She lived with her until Lida passed in October 2010, at which time Patricia Butler began Read More…
Sherrie Ann Carter, 68, of Orma, West Virginia, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Clay Health Care Center. She was born March 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Ernest Clifford and Mildred Ann Vaughan Carter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Randy Carter and brother Brian Read More…
In a complaint filed by Sheriff Graham Knight in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun, Thomas Gene Collins was arrested following an incident on May 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:25 p.m. in Grantsville, WV. Sheriff Knight made contact with Thomas Gene Collins at around 11:10 p.m. on the aforementioned date. When Sheriff Knight arrived, Collins was Read More…