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OCTOBER CLICK IT OR TICKET: Click it. Don’t risk it.

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is working with local law enforcement statewide during the state Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization that runs from October 4-21, 2024, to encourage drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up. This mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage Read More…

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…