CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today released a revised maximum projected Hope Scholarship budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The program is estimated to cost $230,144,341, an $85 million savings from the original estimate…
Low cost of living, quality of life, low taxes,public safety and strong community involvement all contributed to the City of Weirton being named the #2 on the list of best places to retire in the United States for 2026 by US News & World Report.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, announced several initiatives he expects the West Virginia House of Delegates to consider when second regular session of the 87th Legislature convenes in January. “West Virginia voters continue to tell us they want us to focus on jobs,”…
CHARLESTON, W.V.- The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is proud to announce the launch of its fully redesigned official website, scheduled to go live on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The updated platform will provide West Virginians with improved access to essential services, financial transparency tools,…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued a new clarification order Monday to move forward the expansion of broadband communications in the state. Replacement of utility poles that have reached the end of their useful life – those designated as “red-tagged” — because…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that federal fuSSnding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been restored. As of today, every SNAP cardholder in West Virginia should be fully funded and able to purchase food with their EBT cards. “The one thing…
With an office no longer in use by the Hancock County Parks & Recreation Board, the Hancock County Commission is examining other ways to make use of the county-owned space. Commission President Eron Check said she had put the item on the Commission’s agenda Thursday…
With the holidays approaching, Chester City Council announced this year’s Christmas parade is “Hometown Christmas”. The parade will start at 1st St. and wooden gingerbread houses are a new feature of the community celebration. The wood has been donated by Builder’s Wholesale. Chestnut Hill has…
Public meeting planned in Chester Nov. 18 Learn how “forever” chemicals may be impacting your water CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, and other local organizations, will host…