Governor Patrick Morrisey line-item vetoed 29 items in the budget presented to him by the Legislature. It appeared no department was safe from his veto pen as he took money away from both higher and public education. The WVU College of Law lost $250,000.00 bringing…
WEIRTON, WV – For the past 12 years, the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau has brought the community together with its annual concert series at the Weirton Event Center. In 2025, the concerts are returning in a new format: “Second Saturdays”. With…
WHEELING, W.VA. – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $243,000 through Phase Three of West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, an initiative designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses across the Mountain…
New Cumberland Council learned of the plans underway for the May 13th Municipal election. While all council positions are uncontested, the Mayor’s race is contested. Incumbent Mayor Will White will be challenged by Councilman Michael Watkins. City Clerk Tammie Jenkins reported that the last day…
Sine Die” – To adjourn without setting a date to come back into session. ……At midnight tonight the bell rings and the West Virginia Legislature adjourns “sine die.”. …..The end of the session will probably be quite orderly and calm. Since the Republicans took control…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) have entered into a collaborative Enrollment and Guaranteed Admission Agreement, providing students with a seamless pathway to continue their education. This collaboration, known as the “Thundering Hilltoppers” program, will enhance transfer…
Legislative action is complete on HB 3012 and the bill is on its way to Governor Morrisey for signature. The bill dealt with the 2% Racetrack Lottery Proceeds that previously went to the County. That 2% for the County was reduced to 1% in 2023…
Problems with vandalism, drinking and drug use continue to plague Chester City Park. The problems were brought before Chester City Park at its monthly meeting April 7. The pavilion in the Park is rented out for the summer, but it is off limits to all…
It’s NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, this week, April 6-12, and we have lots of things planned for the week ahead, at Lynn Murray Memorial Library. Monday, I’ll be reading to the kiddos at Allison Elementary Schools, in Pre School, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. In…