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FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $9 million in new federal funding over five years to expand college and career preparation opportunities for 3,600 West Virginia students annually across 20 counties. “We’re bringing new jobs and investment into West Virginia at a historic pace, and we need to make sure our young people are Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Kennad Lee “Kenny” Skeen II to the 5th Family Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Constance J. Thomas. “Kenny Skeen brings nearly 25 years of legal experience and a strong commitment to serving the people of West Virginia,” said Governor Morrisey. “His Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – With the November 3 General Election approaching, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is reminding election officials and the public to rely on the Secretary of State’s Office and their county clerks for authoritative information about West Virginia election law and the administration of elections. The Secretary of State’s Office has received reports Read More…
Ernest Edward King, 86, of Canvas, West Virginia, died October 10, 2026, at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, West Virginia. He was born August 22, 1940, at Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, a son of the late Otha and Amy Queen King. He graduated from Wirt County High School. On December 24, 1966, he married the prettiest Read More…
Roger Allen Young, 76, of Sutton, WV; (formerly of Little Birch, WV;) departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his son’s home in Sutton, WV; following an extended illness and one heck of a life lived. He was born June 16, 1950 in Sutton, son of the Read More…
Public invited for a free evening of costumes, games, and spooky fun CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism invites local families to celebrate spooky season with an evening of free, festive fun at the Halloween Bash, on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center, located in Read More…
EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Calhoun County Commission Office, Grantsville, West Virginia 5. Discussion and Consideration 6. Adjournment
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) voted during its October meeting to take the position in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s public school funding formula that the current funding formula does not provide a thorough and efficient education to the public-school students in this State. The Board made this Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced nearly $2.2 million in Rural Health Transformation Program awards to help community health centers across West Virginia improve patient care, reduce administrative costs, and expand access to healthcare in rural communities. “Community health centers are a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of West Virginians, especially in rural areas Read More…