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Senator Helton Introduces Bill to Protect Whistleblowers in Opioid Treatment Programs

CHARLESTON — Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette, 9) has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding whistleblowers who report unethical practices in West Virginia’s clinical inpatient medical centers and opioid treatment programs. The proposed Whistleblower

February 11, 2026

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito Over Coal Funding in West Virginia

State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis slammed U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday, calling federal coal funding in West Virginia “a fraction of what’s actually needed” to sustain the state’s coal industry.

March 3, 2026

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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

CHARLESTON — A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow the state

Senator Capito Encourages Data Center Expansion Efforts in West Virginia

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) said Thursday she is encouraged by recent developments involving companies

Buckhannon Police Arrest Man on Charges Involving Alleged Online Contact with Juvenile

A Buckhannon man was arrested after police investigated an allegation that he engaged in sexually explicit conversations with a person believed to be a 14-year-old girl, according to the Buckhannon Police Department.

October 7, 2026

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Two Arrested After Beckley Investigation Targets Illicit THC Sales

Two people have been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into the sale of illicit THC products at tobacco and vape shops in Beckley.

October 6, 2026

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West Virginia Community and Technical Colleges Receive million Federal Grant

West Virginia Community and Technical Colleges Receive $15 million Federal Grant

West Virginia’s community and technical college system has secured a $15 million federal Educational Opportunity Centers grant to expand access to higher education and career training statewide, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Sept.

October 2, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Announces Million Grant for Ohio County Water Infrastructure

Governor Morrisey Announces $2 Million Grant for Ohio County Water Infrastructure

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $2 million grant Tuesday to modernize water infrastructure in Ohio County, targeting several long-standing needs in the county’s water system.

October 1, 2026

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Morrisey Announces 0,000 Award to Expand Health Care Technology in Northern Panhandle

Morrisey Announces $500,000 Award to Expand Health Care Technology in Northern Panhandle

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $500,000 award Tuesday to CHANGE Inc.

September 30, 2026

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West Virginia Tourism Economy Reaches Record .4 Billion Impact

West Virginia Tourism Economy Reaches Record $9.4 Billion Impact

West Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record $9.4 billion in economic impact in 2025 as the state welcomed 78.4 million visitors, officials announced Monday at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

September 29, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Announces .3 Million Wastewater Project for Fort Gay

Governor Morrisey Announces $7.3 Million Wastewater Project for Fort Gay

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $7.3 million investment Monday to rehabilitate Fort Gay’s wastewater system following concerns raised during his Water Listening Tour.

September 28, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Announces 1,403 Award to Expand Nursing Education in West Virginia

Governor Morrisey Announces $291,403 Award to Expand Nursing Education in West Virginia

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $291,403 award Sept.

September 27, 2026

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West Virginia Awards $855,400 to Expand Statewide Health Data Network

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced September 17 that the West Virginia Health Information Network will receive $855,400 through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand secure health information exchange and strengthen the

September 26, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Joins Celebration of Korean War Veteran’s 98th Birthday

Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined family, friends and fellow veterans Saturday at the Raleigh County Veterans and First Responders Museum to celebrate the 98th birthday of Korean War veteran Glenn Darrell Johnson.

September 25, 2026

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