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Governor Morrisey Announces $145 Million for West Virginia Water Infrastructure

August 20, 2026 WV Statewire

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BECKLEY — West Virginia is committing another $145 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure as state officials seek to address aging utility systems and accelerate projects across the state. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the funding Wednesday in Beckley as part of the administration’s Clean, Clear Water Strategy. The latest investment is expected to help push […]

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Governor Morrisey Announces $3.2 Million Investment in Wheeling

August 19, 2026 WV Statewire

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WHEELING — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million state investment Tuesday to help launch construction of the more than $25 million Wheeling Gateway Center, a tourism development expected to attract 175,000 visitors annually and support 87 permanent jobs. The 23,835-square-foot Gateway Center will be built at the foot of the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge […]

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Young Morgantown Man Charged With Damaging Flock Camera

August 4, 2026 WV Statewire

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MORGANTOWN — A 20-year-old Morgantown man has been charged in Monongalia County after authorities alleged he damaged a Flock camera. According to court records, Illia Petrov, 20, is charged with damage, destruction or theft of equipment used by emergency responders and conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Investigators allege the incident occurred […]

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Flood Recovery Continues in Upshur & Lewis Counties After Flash Flooding Claims Two Lives

July 26, 2026 WV Statewire

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BUCKHANNON — Recovery efforts continue across Upshur and Lewis counties this week after historic flash flooding triggered by more than 6 inches of rain in just a few hours devastated communities, damaged homes and infrastructure, and claimed two lives. Emergency officials said the hardest-hit areas in central Upshur and eastern Lewis counties received more than […]

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Del. Elliott Pritt Facing Federal Charge Alleging Enticement of 15-year-old Girl

July 24, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A state delegate, and public school teacher has been charged in federal court with enticement of a minor, according to court records. Del. Elliott Pritt, 36, (R-Fayette) appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dwane Tinsley after being charged in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The federal charge alleges […]

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert in Northern West Virginia

July 21, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — Northern West Virginia is still under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic according to state environmental officials. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the alert, warning that air pollution levels could become unhealthy for sensitive groups, […]

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Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount

May 26, 2026 WV Statewire

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BRIDGEPORT — West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount in the Republican primary race for the state House of Delegates’ 71st District after unofficial results showed a six-vote margin. Unofficial results from Harrison County showed a final vote count of 688 to 682 in the closely contested race. […]

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State Tax Division Targets Millions in Unpaid Taxes Linked to The Greenbrier

May 24, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia tax officials are seeking to intervene in the ongoing federal court fight over The Greenbrier Resort, citing more than $4 million in tax liens tied to businesses owned by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family. Attorneys for the West Virginia State Tax Division filed a motion Wednesday in the U.S. […]

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Justice Family Secures Financing to Resolve The Greenbrier’s Debt Dispute With Omni Affiliate

May 23, 2026 WV Statewire

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family business organization announced Friday they have secured financing intended to satisfy the loans at the center of an ongoing legal dispute involving The Greenbrier and an affiliate of Omni Hotels & Resorts. According to the announcement, the financing transaction is expected to close in […]

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Reger Criticizes School Closure, Outside Rock Cave Elementary School

May 11, 2026 WV Statewire

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ROCK CAVE — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger criticized school closures, state education funding decisions and what he described as a lack of responsiveness from elected officials during campaign remarks outside Rock Cave Elementary School. Reger, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-Upshur) and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the Republican primary for […]

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