West Virginians aren’t the only ones wilting in the recent heat waves — the state’s leafy inhabitants are a point of concern for state officials as severe […]
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Justice says emergency in jails is over. Is it?
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 Jim Justice has rescinded the state of emergency over jail staffing shortages.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 […]
Justice declares emergency over problems with FAFSA
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for higher education because of ongoing problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called FAFSA. His […]
With flood threats, Justice adds six more counties to state of emergency declaration
Gov. Jim Justice has added seven counties to a state of emergency declaration because of flooding and ongoing storm-related threats. The additions include Barbour, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, […]
Local fire agencies helping counties in eastern panhandle with massive fires
As multiple large fires rage across thousands of acres in four counties in the Eastern Panhandle, several local fire companies are answering the call for help to […]
Baby, it’s cold outside: Quick freeze, single-digit temps cause problems
“This will be a short-lived cold blast and by the middle of next week we should see temperatures back to where they should be this time of […]
Gov. declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties
As talk of the expected winter storm ramped up Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties for today. The […]
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 […]
More than $6 million in damage reports turned in following July 29 flooding
MORGANTOWN — “Well, $2.9 million was the threshold we needed to hit. We’re at a total in excess of $6 million.” MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith said […]
Floods prompt county state of emergency declaration
MORGANTOWN — The door to federal emergency relief funds was opened Wednesday when the Monongalia County Commission unanimously voted to declare a state of emergency due to […]
