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Moore Capito Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

Moore Capito Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Moore Capito is now the chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of West Virginia. President Donald J. Trump nominated Capito on June 30, 2025, and the United States Senate confirmed his...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Summit Bechtel Reserve October 5 through October 8, 2025. The program is housed within the West Virginia Department of...

Owner:  American Government
Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Matthew L. Harvey was sworn in to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Harvey was nominated by President Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7,...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased to announce that educational institutions across the state are seeing higher EMS pass rates than ever before, a direct result of more recent efforts to...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia Department of Human Services and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication

West Virginia Department of Human Services and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication

​ The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has launched the Communication & Operations Mobile Engagement Tool (COMET), a new platform designed to strengthen communication and collaboration across the...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable...

Owner:  American Government
Carr Leads 16-State Coalition in Support of Trump’s Actions Against Cartel Drug Boats

Carr Leads 16-State Coalition in Support of Trump’s Actions Against Cartel Drug Boats

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 16-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s recent actions to combat the dangerous drug cartels that are invading our country. This illegal drug invasion is fueling violent...

Owner:  American Government
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West Virginia well-plugging program may face funding gap

West Virginia well-plugging program may face funding gap

The biggest owner of U.S. oil and gas wells said Thursday it will create a $70 million fund to help plug its abandoned and inactive wells in West Virginia, drawing praise from the state and concern from environmental critics. Diversified Energy...

Owner:  Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
West Virginia PSC Doubles Down on Requiring Utilities To Replace Aging Poles for Broadband Expansion

West Virginia PSC Doubles Down on Requiring Utilities To Replace Aging Poles for Broadband Expansion

The West Virginia Public Service Commission headquarters is seen in downtown Charleston. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Public Service Commission has again made it clear that electric and telephone utility companies cannot place the...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
West Virginia, Diversified Energy Announce Partnership To Plug More Than 1,000 Old Wells Around State

West Virginia, Diversified Energy Announce Partnership To Plug More Than 1,000 Old Wells Around State

CHARLESTON — A major natural gas producer is teaming up with West Virginia on a 20-year plan to fund the plugging of more than 1,000 orphaned wells in the state. Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined Diversified Energy CEO Rusty Hutson, Jr. in Bridgeport...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
State of West Virginia unveils $70M fund for oi…

State of West Virginia unveils $70M fund for oi…

West Virginia’s governor and a state energy producer came together Thursday and announced a major agreement to establish the nation’s first financial assurance fund dedicated to retiring oil and gas wells. Gov. Patrick Morrisey, in partnership...

Owner:  Retirement Systems of Alabama
Governor Morrisey announces initiative to prevent future orphaned wells in West Virginia

Governor Morrisey announces initiative to prevent future orphaned wells in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells are prominent in West Virginia. People like David Bentley who lived near one in the Rutledge area of Kanawha County said it caused him many adverse health effects. "I started...

Owner:  Smith Family
Davisson Brothers to Headline West Virginia University Homecoming vs. TCU with Free Kickoff Concert

Davisson Brothers to Headline West Virginia University Homecoming vs. TCU with Free Kickoff Concert

Headlining Almost Heaven Village for the Homecoming Kickoff Concert on Saturday, Oct. 25 will be the Davisson Brothers Band. The concert will take place between the Light Blue and Teal parking lots on the East side of Milan Puskar Stadium. The...

Owner:  City of Bridgeport
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