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Manchin Announces $4.1 Million to 36 West Virginia Counties
Charleston, WV (WVDN) — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,155,784 from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties with federal lands within their county lines. These payments […] The post Manchin Announces $4.1 Million to 36 West Virginia Counties appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday
WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the July 4 holiday: “The West Virginia State Police will be conducting statewide traffic enforcement throughout the July 4th week and weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe during holiday travel. “We would like to remind motorists to be patient […] The post WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week
Beginning this week, for the first time in more than 70 years, West Virginia has no tax on soft drinks. Lawmakers approved a bill repealing the tax during the 2022 regular legislative session. The legislation repealed the tax effective July 1. During his revenue report Monday, Gov. Jim Justice noted the tax had been eliminated […] The post West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hope Scholarship eligibility to expand in 2026-2027 school year
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – More students will be eligible for the Hope Scholarship Program in the 2026-2027 academic year. According to West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore, the state met the law requirements to open up the scholarship program applications to all of West Virginia’s school-age children for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Hope Scholarship […]
Crestview Village Apartment tenants furious about road damage
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tenants at Crestview Village Apartments are furious over the conditions of their road. About 4 years ago, Crestview Drive was permanently damaged due to the high volume of logging trucks doing work around the former governor’s mansion on Crestview. At the time, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had property in the […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Del. Todd Kirby to be circuit judge in Raleigh County. He replaces Judge Robert Burnside, who announced last year he would not seek reelection. Kirby, R-Raleigh, resigned from the House of Delegates effective Tuesday, according to the letter he sent to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Tuesday. “I am grateful for […] The post Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Man charged in 13-year-old Fayette County cold case homicide
MASONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Police have cracked a nearly 13-year-old cold case homicide in Fayette County, announcing charges on Wednesday. Thirty-eight-year-old Frank Timothy Campbell Jr. has been charged with killing 34-year-old Leon Mickens in the borough of Masontown in August 2011, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced. Mickens was shot and killed near Spring Valley and North Water Street on the evening of Aug. 15, 2011. The district attorney said some items were sent to forensic testing and a person of interest was identified, but no charges were ever filed. "I feel a lot of emotions now," said Destiny Mickens, Leon Mickens'...
Fayette County funeral home fighting Columbia Gas' decision to abandon service to the business
DUNBAR, Pa. (KDKA) -- Since 1902 Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home has been operating in Dunbar, Fayette County, serving its small community and beyond. But now Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the business. The owner, Cathy Crouse, said two years ago, they received a letter from Columbia Gas stating the company would be replacing all the gas lines in the borough, including their property.In that letter, shared with KDKA, Columbia Gas said, "Columbia Gas is making a significant investment to replace natural gas pipelines in your neighborhood ... The first phase of our work affects customers along portions on Connellsville Street,...
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