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CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice hosted the annual Joyful Night Celebration on the South Steps of the West Virginia State Capitol tonight, which included the lighting of the West Virginia State Christmas Tree, several holiday performances and readings, and fireworks. View photos from Joyful Night Celebration “It’s hard to put into words Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice released the following statement today in response to a second assassination attempt on the life of President Donald J. Trump. “Once again, my prayers are with President Trump and his family as they endure what appears to be a second assassination attempt on his life. This is not just another Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state.Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to utilize Read More…
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) reminds drivers that law enforcement officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs during a high visibility enforcement mobilization that runs August 1 through August 15, 2024. “Nationally, drivers running a red light is a serious and extremely dangerous problem; Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today announced the lowest number of children in State custody in more than seven years, in addition to continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) workforce in the first half of 2024.Governor Jim Justice discussed the announcement Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announce that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park and that one lucky hunter will be chosen to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV. Applications will be open July 15, and Read More…
HINTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise Read More…
RECORD-BREAKING BLACK CRAPPIE AND REDEAR SUNFISH CAUGHT IN JACKSON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that a record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish were caught in June. “With these record catches, anglers continue to show the world that West Read More…
Summer is the perfect time to meet all of your adventure goals. Check off our summer bucket list for the chance to win a fall getaway. Happy travels! Step 1: Plan Your Adventure Click below for trip inspiration and to begin planning your adventure. Build your own unique itinerary to make sure you check off all 10 Read More…
Three new waterfalls added to the trail as summer travel begins CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today over the Memorial Day weekend, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpassed 75,000 participant check-ins. The popularity of the nation’s first statewide waterfall trail continues to grow, with data showing that visitors from all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries Read More…
