CHARLESTON — House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, said one of the bills Gov. Jim Justice signed this week will be crucial in helping the state […]
Government
If Wallace wins, council will appoint a 3rd Ward representative
MORGANTOWN — If Ryan Wallace receives the most votes for the 3rd Ward Morgantown City Council seat in the upcoming city election, his replacement will be appointed […]
Star City may lose coverage if officials do no address outdated floodplain rule
STAR CITY — Star City must update its current floodplain ordinance to be in compliance with new FEMA regulations or risking losing federal coverage, said Kevin Sneed, […]
White says road paving is already underway and more is coming
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s new Secretary of Transportation is wasting no time getting to the heart of the matter. Speaking on MetroNews “Talkline” days after he was […]
Street repair among top issues residents want Reedsville Town Council to address
REEDSVILLE — Town Council discussed feedback from residents about what they want, at its Monday meeting. Councilwoman Renee Stone said she received feedback from a social media […]
It’s official: White named as new WVDOT Secretary
CHARLESTON — Less than 24 hours after Gov. Jim Justice received a somewhat hastily compiled list of secondary roads most in need of repair, the governor named […]
Preston Commission plans for smaller budget next fiscal year
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners took a conservative approach to the 2019-‘20 budget, with no raises, less carryover projected and more money set aside for regional jail […]
Abraham: Justice will sign most but will veto some bills before Wednesday night deadline
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has until midnight Wednesday to make a decision on the bills passed by state lawmakers during the 60-day regular legislative session. His office […]
Lists place spotlight on thousands of West Virginia road needs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has all the road repairs it can handle. “There’s almost 15,000 tasks that they sent in that they need done,” Byrd White, the […]
Write-in candidates emerge in wake of Wallace announcement
MORGANTOWN — On the heels of Friday’s announcement that 3rd Ward Councilor Ryan Wallace will not serve another term on Morgantown City Council, two write-in candidates filed […]
