Volunteers Warn Farm Bill Could Deepen Child Hunger in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Local volunteers say proposed changes to the federal Farm Bill could worsen child hunger in West Virginia, where roughly one in four kids face food insecurity each year, according to Feeding America. The Farm Bill funds major nutrition programs, including SNAP, which lawmakers cut by nearly $187 billion over the next decade […]
Morrisey Announces Tourism Works Milestone: 25,000 Microcredentials Earned
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia’s Tourism Works program has reached a major workforce milestone, with participants earning more than 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours since the initiative launched last year. More than 4,000 West Virginians have enrolled in the free online training program. Morrisey said the state’s tourism industry […]
West Virginia Launches Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has established a statewide Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program after meeting national performance criteria set by the Health Resources & Services Administration for Emergency Medical Services for Children. The Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services says the new program is designed to ensure EMS agencies are trained, equipped, […]
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flash Flood Warnings, Mudslides Across Southern West Virginia
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A surge of heavy rainfall early Sunday morning triggered widespread flash‑flood warnings and dangerous conditions across parts of southern West Virginia, with Fayette County among the hardest hit. The National Weather Service issued multiple flash‑flood warnings for Fayette, Raleigh, Summers and Greenbrier counties, including one labeled “Considerable,” which activated wireless emergency alerts […]
Greenbrier Ownership Shifts to New York Firm as Morrisey Pledges Protection Amid Justice Family’s Mounting Tax Troubles
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday acknowledged a major change in control at The Greenbrier, the state’s most storied resort, as a New York‑based private credit firm takes majority ownership following years of financial strain, legal battles, and escalating tax liens tied to former Gov. Jim Justice and his family. Kennedy […]
West Virginia Department of Human Services Extends SNAP Food Loss Reporting for Seven Counties Following Severe Storms to August 20th
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the 10-day reporting period for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to report food losses resulting from the severe storms that began impacting West Virginia on July 21, 2026. The extension is not a statewide […]
State Election Commission Rules on Candidate Eligibility Challenges for 2026 General Election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Kris Warner announced Thursday that the State Election Commission has issued decisions on three candidate‑eligibility challenges filed ahead of the 2026 General Election. The SEC reconvened an earlier meeting to review written requests seeking to disqualify Tyler Bowen, candidate for House District 27; David Tabb, candidate for Jefferson County […]
Attorney General McCuskey Leads 21-State Coalition Urging EPA to Streamline NEPA Reviews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to revise how the agency conducts environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. In a letter submitted to the EPA, the states argue that NEPA — enacted in 1970 […]
Legislative Leaders Unveil 20-Year Plan for Responsible Data Center Development in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, joined by Senate President Randy Smith, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and leaders from the West Virginia Department of Commerce, announced a unified legislative and executive strategy Thursday aimed at guiding the state’s long-term approach to hyperscale data center development. The West Virginia Responsible Data Center Development Plan, built on […]
State Awards More Than $2.1 Million to Strengthen Child Advocacy Centers Across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced more than $2.1 million in grant funding to support 22 Child Advocacy Center projects across West Virginia, strengthening the state’s multidisciplinary response to child abuse and neglect. The Child Advocacy Center Grant Program, administered by the Justice and Community Services Section of the West Virginia Division of […]