West Virginia Reports Strong April Revenue; Collections Exceed Estimates by $70 Million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia collected $671 million in General Revenue Fund taxes in April, exceeding the monthly estimate by more than $70 million, state officials said Friday. The month’s collections were also up 4.2% from last April. For the fiscal year to date, revenue has reached $4.742 billion — about $269 million above estimates, […]
West Virginia Department of Human Services Recognizes National Foster Care Month
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state in recognizing National Foster Care Month, as proclaimed by Governor Patrick Morrisey. Observed each May, this recognition highlights the vital role foster parents, kinship caregivers, child welfare professionals, and community partners play in supporting children and youth who have experienced abuse, […]
West Virginia Takes Bold Step Toward Becoming a Stroke Smart State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is proud to announce a major public health initiative to become a Stroke Smart State, a designation that reflects a strong commitment to increasing awareness, improving early recognition, and ensuring rapid response to stroke symptoms. Stroke Smart West Virginia officially launches on May 1, 2026, in alignment […]
Nearly 5,000 West Virginians Cast Ballots on First Day of Early Voting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner reports that 4,858 voters cast ballots in person on the first day of early voting for the May 12 Primary Election. Early voting began Wednesday, April 29, with all 55 counties offering at least one polling location, most inside county courthouses. Warner said 1,812 […]
$7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement Finalized; West Virginia to Receive Over $50 Million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has officially taken effect, marking one of the largest opioid‑related resolutions in U.S. history. West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced the deal Friday, saying the state will receive more than $50 million over nine years — an accelerated […]
Capito Hosts Drug Policy Roundtable with ONDCP Director in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito hosted a roundtable discussion on drug enforcement and prevention Friday with Sara Carter, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The meeting brought together law enforcement and recovery leaders from across West Virginia, including both of the state’s U.S. Attorneys. Capito said the conversation […]
National Travel Advisory Warns of Risks for Visitors Ahead of FIFA World Cup
MIAMI (AP) — A coalition of civil rights and human‑rights organizations has issued a national travel advisory warning international visitors of potential risks tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States. The advisory, released by the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International and signed by 120 advocacy groups, cites concerns involving […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, City of Bluefield Announce New Downtown Clinic
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) and the City of Bluefield announced today the development of a new pediatrics and primary care clinic in downtown Bluefield, expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services for the region. The clinic, Bluefield Internal Medicine, will move from its current location in the former Bluefield hospital, to […]
NRHA Parents as Teachers Program to Host “Parenting Palooza” Family Resource Fair on May 7
OAK HILL, W.Va. — The New River Health Association’s Parents as Teachers program is inviting families across Fayette, Raleigh, and nearby areas of Nicholas and Greenbrier counties to its upcoming “Parenting Palooza” family resource fair on May 7. The program, which provides in‑home visits to support child development, school readiness, and family well‑being, serves families […]
Governor Morrisey Orders Flags to Half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston to be lowered to half-staff from dawn on Saturday, May 2, 2026, until sunset on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Weekend. “This weekend, we honor the brave men […]