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NIOSH black lung mobile unit back on the road
The NIOSH Mobile Black Lung Screening Unit is back on the road, following a federal judge’s May injunction that restored the vital...
Jul 19, 2025


Governor announces changes to WVDOT
On Monday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans for sweeping change coming to the WV DOT. BRIDGEPORT Governor Patrick Morrisey...
Jun 10, 2025


West Virginia leads nation in reduction of women smoking while pregnant
Women in the Mountain State may lead the nation in quitting smoking while pregnant, but the CDC reports the state simultaneously maintain...
Jun 4, 2025


Shake-up of superintendents in counties under state control.
Logan County Superintendent Jeff Huffman will step down from the role of district super at the end of June. Huffman has agreed to take a...
May 23, 2025


Operation Shake Down a radical success, according to U.S. Marshal
The US Marshals Service Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force announced the results of Operation Shake Down, a two-week...
May 22, 2025


Wednesday is the deadline to get a REAL ID
“ I encourage all citizens to get a REAL ID, ensuring they are travel ready.” said Everett Frazier, commissioner of the West Virginia...
May 6, 2025


WorkForce West Virginia announces May 7 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
CHARLESTON WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job...
May 1, 2025


Two men admit to using drone to smuggle contraband into FCI McDowell
A pair of men admitted to their part in a scheme that air dropped contraband into a federal prison in McDowell County. CHARLESTON Two...
Apr 30, 2025


West Virginia urges residents to get Real ID ahead of May deadline
Next week, the federal government will start enforcing the requirement of a Real ID to board domestic flights and enter some federally...
Apr 30, 2025


Lawmakers pass bill authorizing independent “micro grids” to attract technology development in West Virginia
Senator Rupie Phillips (Logan - R) raised concerns about how the "micro grid" legislation could affect utility ratepayers, saying the...
Apr 15, 2025


Final report issued concerning a Boone County miner's death in January
MSHA issued its final report following the investigation into a miner's death that occurred in January at the Twilight Surface Mine in...
Apr 15, 2025


US Senator Capito tours flood recovery efforts in Welch
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito meets with local leaders in Welch on Monday, April 14, 2025. WELCH On Monday, U.S. Senator Shelley...
Apr 14, 2025


President Trump orders DOJ to assist Attorneys General in fight against interstate climate laws
President Donald J. Trump last week ordered the DOJ to work with Attorneys General in their ongoing fight against New York's "superfund...
Apr 14, 2025


Community College Council takes over Southern, President placed on administrative leave
The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education voted to take over Southern's Board of Governors and replaced...
Apr 8, 2025


Emergency declared due to flooding in Logan County
Just six weeks after devastating floods return to Logan and almost immediately cause problems in the usual place. Logan County Office of...
Apr 4, 2025


West Virginia House votes down Senate vaccine bill
Senate Bill 460, a vaccine exemption bill introduced by the Governor, has been voted down in the House of Delegates.
Mar 24, 2025


Suspect dead in officer involved shooting in Mingo County
A suspect is dead after a Mingo County Deputy involved shooting at Lenore Friday night. LENORE An officer involved shooting in Mingo...
Mar 24, 2025


Southern's Board of Governors receives "No Confidence" vote from faculty.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College's Board of Governors met last week. The meeting follows tales of "no confidence"...
Mar 10, 2025


West Virginia flood response continues as Logan County among hardest hit
The Guyandotte River Sunday morning following a night of heavy rain and floods. Thirteen West Virginia counties are under a state of...
Feb 17, 2025


Governor Morrisey predicts major budget deficit for coming fiscal year
The Governor says the state is facing a projected budget deficit next fiscal. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey said this week that...
Jan 30, 2025
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