News

Gov. Justice directs National Guard to assist ongoing Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina and South Carolina

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has activated members of the West Virginia National Guard to support ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. “It’s heartbreaking to see the destruction our neighboring states are facing,” Gov. Justice said. “The West Virginia National Guard is running to the Read More…

Government News

WVPSC hearing held in Grantsville to Determine Jurisdiction

A short hearing was held today in Grantsville with the West Virginia Public Service Commission, before Administrative Judge Keith George. Attorney Jonathan Stanley appeared on behalf of the Town of Grantsville, with Mayor Robert Petrovsky present and Eric Lupardus representing the citizens of Grantsville to determine if the West Virginia PSC had jurisdiction to hear Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Joseph J. Smith Arrested for Brandishing and Assault on Juvenile on Hughes Fork Road

In a complaint filed by Deputy H. Stephens on September 8th, 2024, Stephens stated that at approximately 8:15 a.m. Deputy C.R. Stephens and Deputy H. Stephens arrived at a residence on Hughes Fork Road, responding to a complaint of an individual pointing a gun at another person. The Deputies were informed that the Joseph Smith, Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces September revenue collections, continues to push for personal income tax cut during next week’s legislative interims

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that today West Virginia’s revenue collections of $580.6 million in September, the third month of Fiscal Year of 2025, were $14.3 million above the estimates. Gov. Justice addressed the revenue collections and the need for an additional income tax cut during today’s administration briefing. “Our revenue numbers continue to show Read More…

News Tourism

Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail

CHARLESTON, WV — In celebration of spooky season, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of a statewide Paranormal Trail, designed to help spook-seekers discover the state’s most spine-chilling sites. An accompanying digital passport allows visitors to check in at haunted locations, earning points and unlocking exciting prizes along the way. Read More…

Health News News

Bionic pancreas taking the guesswork out of glucose management for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Insulin management can be a burden for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but a bionic pancreas can do a lot of the thinking for them and help them better control their glucose levels. The bionic pancreas is comprised of three parts that work together: a continuous glucose monitoring device Read More…