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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today celebrated the latest in a growing series of national honors recognizing West Virginia’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant communities after Architectural Digest named New River Gorge National Park & Preserve one of America’s most beautiful places. “West Virginia is earning national recognition because we offer something that is becoming increasingly rare,” said Read More…
Calhoun County is among the many in West Virginia who are doing what they can to prevent a transmission line from cutting through the heart of our County. During Monday’s County Commission Meeting voted in unanimous support for a resolution to oppose Valley North’s plans. All three commissioners signed the resolution on the steps of Read More…
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey highlighted the state’s upcoming annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday today in Greenbrier County, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to lowering living costs, returning dollars to taxpayers, and empowering students across the Mountain State. Watch or download the press conference here. “As families across West Virginia prepare to send their children back Read More…
Applications were open for seven days after the program launched July 20, which was later than expected. “Applications were to be accepted through August 15 or until available funding was fully allocated. This year, demand for the benefit was extraordinarily high, and the available funding was exhausted before the application period ended. As a result, approximately 52,000 Read More…
Joan Marie Schumacher (Hurford), 93, formerly of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born in the Township of Neptune, New Jersey, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank John Schumacher, in 2019; her parents, David Arthur Hurford and Ethel Hurford (Marshall); her brother, David Hurford; and her sister, Read More…
Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, with industrial recycling efficiency exceeding 90% , and secondary production now making up about 35% of total global aluminum output, and over 30 million metric tons recycled annually. Mr. Tyler May has joined the industry with the opening of Stock Pens Recycling LLC Read More…
Larry Joe Frashure, 71, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 21, 1954 in Linn, WV; son of the late William Earl and Minnie Fern (McHenry) Frashure. Larry is a graduate of Gilmer County High Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is seeking submissions for the 24th Annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. This free calendar features photos of wildflowers growing naturally along West Virginia roadways. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 11, 2026. Submissions must meet the following qualifications: Twelve winners will be selected Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $10 million in new funding opportunities through West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), bringing the total value of funding opportunities made available through the program to more than $160 million. “Substance use disorder has touched far too many families and communities across West Virginia, and we’re committed Read More…