Unemployment rates
Unemployment rates increased in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties in January. WorkForce West Virginia says Jefferson County’s 3.9 percent unemployment rate was the lowest in the state, followed by Berkeley County at 4.7...
Local News
School Building Plans
After months of waiting, the process for developing a countywide facilities plan for Fayette County is finally getting started. School Building Authority Executive Director David Sneed outlined the process for the State Board of...
Zika Virus in WV
West Virginia health officials say the first case of the Zika virus has been reported in the state. State health officer Dr. Gupta says in a news release yesterday, the case involves an adult...
Abandoned Buildings
A high number of abandoned buildings and houses is causing concern for public officials. Now the Raleigh County Abandoned and Dilapidated Building Enforcement Agency is taking action. Lee Leftwich is a former councilman who...
Coal Miners
Murray Energy says West Virginia lawmakers have “abandoned our coal miners” by killing a bigger break for struggling coal companies. Murray spokesman Gary Broadbent’s comments came after a House panel opted yesterday only to...
State Grants
Forty-two West Virginia counties are receiving state grants for historic preservation. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the grants yesterday. He says they will help enhance access to public records and maintain historic sites around...
Nitro Students Help Send another with Muscular Dystrophy to Camp
Nitro police are congratulating high school students. Patrolman HR Black says the business club, DECA, at Nitro High School has raised money to send a child to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp at...
State Lawmakers Consider Changing the School Calendar
The end of the 60-day legislative session is fast approaching – Saturday March 12th is the last day – so time is running out for bills to become new laws. A bill that started...
Campaign financing
A West Virginia Supreme Court justice plans to appeal after a judge ruled that he was ineligible to use public campaign financing money for his reelection bid. Justice Brent Benjamin’s attorney filed a motion...
Welfare applicants tested
A proposal to drug-test some West Virginia welfare applicants could soon head to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The House voted 91-8 today for the three-year statewide drug-testing pilot program for Temporary Assistance for Needy...
