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October 18, 2022

Appalachian Region Commission grants $47M to help communities affected by job loss in coal industry

The Appalachian Mountain Commission is awarding $47 million to projects helping communities affected by job loss in the coal industry. The money will reach 181 counties in West Virginia.

October 17, 2022

West Virginia voter registration forms for the Nov. 8 General Election due Tuesday

The West Virginia Nov. 8 General Election voter registration deadline is approaching. The state must receive registration forms by Oct. 18.

October 14, 2022

West Virginia to receive around $1.7 million for adult behavioral health program

West Virginia is receiving $1.7 million for an adult behavioral health program over a five year timespan. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health.

October 13, 2022

West Virginia students asked to participate in the First Lady Student Ornament Competition this fall

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in West Virginia are being asked to participate in the First Lady Student Ornament Competition this fall.

October 12, 2022

West Virginia's Bridge Day festival returns following pandemic break

A bridge-jumping event in West Virginia, that was cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, is returning this Saturday. The Bridge Day festival will be hosted in Fayetteville.

October 11, 2022

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to propose a plan to eliminate personal property taxes on vehicles

Gov. Jim Justice is urging voters to reject a proposed constitutional amendment regarding vehicle taxes next month. Justice wants to eliminate private property tax on vehicles.

October 11, 2022

West Virginia jail conditions being investigated by federal officials

Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia is being investigated by federal officials. The investigation began due to "many questions and concerns" about conditions at the facility.

October 10, 2022

Federal prosecutor to host West Virginia forum on the constitutional rights of citizens

U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld and his staff are hosting a forum in West Virginia on the constitutional rights of citizens. The program is free and open to the public.

October 7, 2022

West Virginia Supreme Court overturns circuit court’s decision to block school choice program

The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a circuit court injunction on the Hope Scholarship Program, enabling across-the-state access to flexible education opportunities.

October 6, 2022

West Virginia to host tire collection events across the state in October, November

West Virginia is hosting multiple tire collection events across the state in October and November. A total of 13 events have been scheduled.