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THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Wawa makes entrance in convenience store market in West Virginia
INWOOD, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Brace yourself West Virginia for the convenience store wars to come. Long dominated by Sheetz, Royal Farms, The ROCCS chain and 7-Eleven, Pennsylvania-based Wawa markets broke ground Wednesday on its first West Virginia location. Family-owned Wawa already has more than 1,000 convenience stores in eight states and finds the […]
Thurmond no longer least used Amtrak station in West Virginia
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Amtrak ridership in West Virginia reached a total of 31,943 passengers during Fiscal Year 2023, with trains serving ten stations across the state. Amtrak operates up to four trains per day in West Virginia, including the long-distance Capitol Limited and Cardinal routes, which connect residents to major cities like Chicago, Washington, […]
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Greenbrier Hotel failed to pay back $35M COVID relief loan, lawsuit says
A Louisiana bank has filed a lawsuit against The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, alleging the Justice family-owned business took out a $35 million loan and has failed to make any payments. First Guaranty Bank filed the suit against the hotel last month in United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The lawsuit, first […]
Dates announced for 100th annual State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Mark your calendars! Dates for the 100th State Fair of West Virginia have been announced. According to post on the State Fair of West Virginia Facebook page, the century-old fair will take place from August 7, 2025, to August 16, 2025. No further details were released on what may be in […]
West Virginia working to address housing crisis in the state
GHENT, WV (WVNS)– It’s no secret that much like the rest of the country, West Virginia is facing a housing shortage, especially when it comes to affordable housing. The current landscape of the housing market in West Virginia is challenging for a few reasons. Megan Bailey, the president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Gov. Justice announces major investments in Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has unveiled significant investments in West Virginia’s state parks, focusing on enhancing the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park. These developments, which are part of a broader effort to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in the state, involve the creation of new campgrounds and […]
Justice attorneys say mine companies can’t pay remaining debt from health, safety fines
In a new filing this week, attorneys for 23 coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family argue that a federal court cannot put the companies in contempt for nonpayment of fines due to them being unable to pay the fines. The memorandum — filed Tuesday with the U.S. District Court for the […]
WV Dems call for Justice to drop out of Senate race as financial issues pile up for Greenbrier
As financial struggles and allegations against companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family continue to build — with new developments this week showing the Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent on payments to its employee health fund — the West Virginia Democratic Party on Tuesday called for Justice to drop out of […]
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