Martinsburg, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to announce a series of statewide initiatives to make West Virginia healthy. These initiatives model the Trump administration and Secretary Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. “The Make America Healthy Again movement starts right here in Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA WILDLIFE CENTER SPRING HOURS START APRIL 1
STATE WILDLIFE CENTER WILL BE OPEN DAILY 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek will switch to spring hours and admission rates starting April 1. “The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a hidden Read More…
Broad-Strokes Federal Regulations and Unintended Consequences Could Harm West Virginia Businesses
Op-Ed Submission By Kris WarnerWV Secretary of State On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) filed an interim final rule that substantially relieves undue burdens on domestic businesses previously imposed by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Along with 19 of my colleagues in other states, we wrote a Read More…
The pressing question: Is there adequate fire protection in Grantsville?
The Town of Grantsville continues to be on the receiving end of questioning citizens, desiring to know if the Town meets the requirements for adequate fire protection. The West Virginia State code requires the following: §8-19-22. Identification requirement for fire hydrants that are inoperable or unavailable for use in emergency situations. (a) The owner or Read More…
In Loving Memory of Delores Jean Frederick
Delores, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on 03/27/2025 at the age of 81. She was the heart of our family—a woman full of spirit, warmth, and an undeniable feistiness that kept us all on our toes. She loved fiercely, laughed often, and never hesitated to tell you exactly what was on Read More…
Judge Tatterson Holds Wednesday Circuit Court
Judge Richard C. Tatterson convened Circuit Court in Calhoun County, WV on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Three felony cases were scheduled for pretrial, each of which were continued. In the case of State of WV vs. Jacob Lee Hite, 24F21, represented by Defense Attorney Keisha May, who informed the judge that Mr. Read More…
GOLD RUSH 2025
Get ready to strike gold in West Virginia’s world-class waters! From April 1-12, 2025, the West Virginia Gold Rush returns for its eighth year, bringing 50,000 golden rainbow trout to 69 lakes and streams across the state. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or casting a line for the first time, this is your chance to Read More…
REMINDER: POULTRY EXHIBITION AND SALE EVENTS SUSPENDED IN WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston, W.Va. – As the fair and festival season begins, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) reminds the public that all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets are suspended due to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This decision follows an extended outbreak of Read More…
WVDA ANNOUNCES SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP is designed to help low-income senior citizens access fresh, local fruit and vegetables. Seniors sign up for the vouchers at their county-level senior center. Applications will be Read More…
BACKYARD POLLINATOR GARDEN TIPS TO HELP YOU SUPPORT NATIVE WILDLIFE
SUPPORT NATIVE WILDLIFE WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS FOR CREATING A YEAR-ROUND POLLINATOR HABITAT ON YOUR PROPERTY. Did you know that pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food you eat? Sadly, several natural and human-caused factors have contributed to pollinator habitat loss that has made life difficult for many pollinator species. Read More…