Government News

GOVERNOR MORRISEY ANNOUNCES $145 MILLION INVESTMENT, CLEAN, CLEAR WATER STRATEGY

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year, putting West Virginia on track to surpass $1 billion in total projects while launching a new strategy to get projects moving faster and help communities most in need. “We are about taking Read More…

News Tourism Travel

West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches 2026 Fall Foliage Map

Almost Heaven Swing BINGO returns with new fall challenge CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the autumn season right around the corner, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its highly anticipated fall foliage projection map. New this year, the map will be updated weekly throughout the season, giving travelers the most accurate and up-to-date foliage information Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Former Law Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kenneth McCord, 56, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to production of child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, between on or about March 4, 2024, and on or about February 4, 2025, McCord communicated using his phone with a 15-year-old Read More…

Government Weather

GOVERNOR MORRISEY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOLLOWING NEW ROUND OF SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties following a new round of severe storms that brought excessive rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides, damaging winds, and widespread water rescues to communities across the state. “West Virginians have been hit by another round of severe weather at a Read More…

Government News Travel

GOVERNOR MORRISEY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW PASSENGER TERMINAL AT NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA AIRPORT

Bridgeport, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined airport officials, local leaders, and community members in Bridgeport to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB). “This terminal is more than just a gateway for travelers, it is a launchpad for economic opportunity across North Central Read More…

Community Community Events Entertainment News

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in West Virginia

The American Pickers are excited to return to West Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in October 2026. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, Read More…