West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state is expected to start with an “inherited” $400 million deficit in its budget at beginning of the coming fiscal year. Morrisey made the announcement during a news conference Thursday. The governor said the findings are part of his team’s review as of Monday and reflect Fiscal Year … Read more
Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as the 37th governor of West Virginia this week at the State Capitol in Charleston. Morrisey, has said his focus as governor will be to “repurpose and right-size” state government. Morrisey said during his inaugural address, “We’re going to streamline government, cutting the red tape that chokes small businesses and deters … Read more
It was announced earlier this week that Kohl’s is closing 27 stores across the United States to improve profitability, but so far none of the retailer’s seven West Virginia locations are on the list of closures. The closures, expected to be completed by April, target underperforming locations in 13 states, but these account for a … Read more
Last year, it was announced that Kanawha County Schools was expected to shell out more than $825,000 of weapons detectors at every high school in the county. However, a Kanawha County Schools spokesperson confirmed Friday that a pilot program to have weapons detectors at Riverside High School is stopped indefinitely. Several students and parents said … Read more
West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship program was designed to offer parents and students more educational choices but diverting millions out of public schools has some worrying about maintaining the integrity of the education system. The Hope Scholarship is a savings program giving parents and students their share of the state’s education funding which may be used … Read more
A man accused of kidnapping his wife has been booked into Western Regional Jail. Derek Orme is accused of firing multiple shots into the engine block of a his wife’s vehicle before forcing her out at gunpoint and into his truck on Tuesday. She was found safe at a home in Grayson, Kentucky. West Virginia … Read more
The residency of a newly elected commissioner in Wayne County has been called into question. Jay Marcum said in a Wayne County court room this week that he pays rent in Kenova and sometimes he travels. Eyewitness News said, at the center of the issue is where Jay Marcum lived on January 27, 2024, the … Read more
Officials are asking for the public’s help finding those responsible for defacing a popular hiking trail in the New River Gorge. The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve asked on social media Wednesday for anyone with information regarding the defacement of the Long Point Trail to reach out. Photos shared by the park service … Read more
Firefighters in Nitro trained this week for ice rescues. If someone were to fall through the ice on a frozen lake, first responders not only have to work to rescue the person in trouble, but they also have to get themselves back to safety. Ice rescue suits help keep them warm and dry and they … Read more
This year’s West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show is scheduled for Jan. 24, 25 and 26 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, according to the West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association. The group donates proceeds from the show each year to wildlife and conservation efforts. The three-day event will feature vendors, charity auctions, youth activities, … Read more