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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Vouchers for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are now available to eligible seniors across the state through their county senior services. The SFMNP is a federally funded initiative that provides low-income seniors with access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Starting June 2nd, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is joining his state counterparts nationwide to participate in the #SealReveal campaign, an initiative of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) taking place throughout the month of June. During the campaign, Secretaries of State across the nation will spotlight the unique features Read More…
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…