The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion and allowing states to set their own laws regulating the procedure. This represents one of the most significant judicial reversals in generations. Following a conversation with a young lady on social media I discovered that after the reversal Read More…
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Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
6/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs returning abortion law to the states: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s courageous decision today. I’ve said many times that I very proudly stand for life and I am rock-solid against abortion, and I believe Read More…
EMS Problems across West Virginia being Addressed by Governor Justice
During the Wednesday news briefing, Governor Jim Justice addressed the continued problems emergency medical services face due to staff shortages, increased healthcare and fuel costs, especially in rural communities such as our own. Justice said that he had instructed the DHHR Bureau for Medical Services to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to Read More…
Gov. Justice appoints Lorrie Smith as new State Workforce Resiliency Officer
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Lorrie Smith to the new position of State Workforce Resiliency Officer. Created by the passage of the Governor’s West Virginia Workforce Resiliency Act, the new State Workforce Resiliency Office will operate on behalf of the Governor to coordinate workforce development, job training, education, and related programs Read More…
Gov. Justice announces Melissa Decker to lead West Virginia’s new D.C. Office
Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia can compete for more federal grant funding CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Melissa Decker will lead West Virginia’s new office located in the Hall of States in Washington, D.C. Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia Read More…
Carpenter Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance
Tyler Ray Carpenter, age 26 was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription. His incarceration began on June 21, 2022 at the West Virginia Central Regional Jail where he is being held on a $3,000 bond in misdemeanor case number 22-M07M-25.
Republican Executive Committee to Appoint Local Leadership
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee met in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse, Tuesday, June 21st. Committee Chairman, Michael Fitzwater, overseen the meeting and the new formation of the local committee. The first order of business was to appoint, for the State Executive Committee approval, additional officers. Roger Propst was appointed Co-Chairman, Read More…
WVDOT Seeking Public Input on Virtual Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking input to help guide the future of transportation in West Virginia. WVDOT is in the process of developing its new 6-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2023-2028 STIP identifies project investment over a 6-year period to fund the operation, preservation, rehabilitation, and expansion of West Read More…
First Lady Justice announces grand prize winning recipe in West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
Kim Wymer takes top honors with her “Ms. Van’s Blackberry Skillet Cake” – the new official West Virginia Birthday Cake CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest during today’s celebration of the state’s 159th birthday at the Culture Center. Kim Wymer of Scott Depot was named the Read More…
Gov. Justice, Department of Tourism announce nine larger-than-life Almost Heaven swings at scenic locations across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism are inviting West Virginians – and all those who love West Virginia – to celebrate the Mountain State’s birthday today by posting photos to social media of their favorite places around the state. This year, the Department of Tourism has picked nine of the Read More…
