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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today marked the arrival and construction of the America250 Wheel at the State Capitol Complex. Standing 230 feet tall, the attraction is billed as the world’s tallest portable Ferris wheel and will serve as the centerpiece of West Virginia’s America250 Capital City Celebration, taking place July 2–5. Watch the press Read More…
Carmel Gene Goodrich, 81, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Born in Rosedale, West Virginia, on January 15, 1945, Carmel was the son of George and Birdie Goodrich. He spent most of his life in West Virginia, where he worked for many years as an equipment operator. Outside of work, he enjoyed horseback riding, Read More…
In a Social Media post by the West Virginia State Treasurers’s the top 10 counties for Hope Scholarship Participation 2025-2026 school year were posted showing Calhoun as 9th highest in the State. These counties have the highest percentage of Hope Scholarship applications compared to public school enrollment. It leads to the question of “Why?” Why Read More…
School funding has been impacted by the state’s rapidly declining student population; an additional 5,000 students have left the school system since October BY: AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY The West Virginia Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography) West Virginia school officials shared a grim outlook for the state’s public schools on Wednesday, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million investment to expand access to worksite-based healthcare services across West Virginia. Through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the funding will expand employer-based health services and strengthen workforce participation as part of the Health to Prosperity (HTP) initiative. With this announcement, total funding opportunities and Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm AGENDA I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Approve Resolution for FEMA Grant Drawdown – Flood Properties Consider Advertising for Bids – Used Tractor for County Park Work Session with PSDs to discuss ARPA Funding Allocations V. Adjourn
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that construction of the America250 Wheel will begin Thursday, June 25, at the State Capitol Complex, marking a major milestone in preparations for West Virginia’s Capital City Celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. “The America250 Wheel will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for West Virginians and visitors from across the Read More…
