After nearly two years, Gov. Jim Justice has rescinded the state of emergency over jail staffing shortages. It is a cause for celebration — and possibly one […]
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W.Va. National Guard a pawn in a political game
We care deeply about the devastating impact fentanyl has had on our communities. And the best way to address the very real fentanyl crisis is to address […]
Justice: No special session on jail staffing until consensus is clear
Some lawmakers again expressed hope for a special session to address the ongoing staffing emergency in West Virginia correctional facilities. But Gov. Jim Justice again said he […]
National Guard aids in battling at New River Gorge fire
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE FAYETTEVILLE — Crews from the West Virginia National Guard are aiding the West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Park Service in Fayette […]
Justice announces corrections officer state of emergency during COVID briefing; National Guard will help fill vacancies
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice topped his Thursday COVID briefing by talking about the statewide correctional officer shortage and announced he’s declared a state of emergency to […]
WV National Guard member to compete in national Best Warrior Competition
SYMRNA, Tenn. — A West Virginia National Guard member is preparing to test his warrior skills, grit and endurance in a national competition that starts this weekend […]
State passes 6,000 deaths
West Virginia passed another bleak milestone Monday, surpassing 6,000 COVID-19 deaths in the state. Justice read an additional 31 victims at the start of Monday’s briefing, bringing […]
Senators give hints about the coming debate on the House bill to cut income taxes
MORGANTOWN – The Senate passed bills Monday dealing with electric bikes and the National Guard. But some members’ remarks after the day’s business gave a glimpse of […]
WVU Medicine, Mon Health hospitals to receive National Guard support
MORGANTOWN — Hospitals across the state are availing themselves of National Guard assistance, Gov. Jim Justice and his COVID leadership team announced and discussed regularly at his […]
Why is Congress forcing a pay cut on Guard troops?
The mob of Donald Trump supporters that unleashed an insurrection on the Capitol building Jan. 6 put Washington, D.C. — and the rest of the country — […]
