By Roger Adkins, [email protected] CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of the West Virginia House and Senate promised “impactful” tax cuts for residents and bold change in the[Read More…]
Government
County Commission Rejects Fiber Optic Project Bid
The Putnam County Commission voted to reject all bids for installation of the planned fiber optic system at its December 13 meeting. The Commission received[Read More…]
Smith Assumes Circuit Clerk Duties
Circuit Court Judge Phillip M. Stowers administers the oath of office to Stephanie Smith at the Putnam County Judicial Building on Friday, December 16. Smith[Read More…]
Hurricane Council News: HMS Teams Honored, HHS State Champion Recognized
Hurricane City Council chambers were filled on Monday, December 5, as the council honored Hurricane Middle School Tennis, Cross Country and Volleyball Teams for their[Read More…]
Senator Glenn Jeffries Announces Switch to Republican Party
State Senator Glenn Jeffries, 8th District, made headlines nationally last week when he announced that he has switched his Party affiliation. Jeffries will join the[Read More…]
Save the Date: WV Press Legislative Lookahead set for Friday, Jan. 6, in Charleston
WV Press Legislative Media Social is Feb. 2, Convention is Aug. 11-12 WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Lookahead[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces plans to renovate West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas, construction to begin in February 2023
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice today announced plans for the complete renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Interims: Differences between Public Employees Retirement System and Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System discussed
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Pensions and Retirement met on Tuesday during the[Read More…]
City of Hurricane Acts to Expand Eastward
Hurricane City Manager Andy Skidmore is shown displaying a map of the 127.66 acres which is subject of an annexation petition. Council held the first[Read More…]
Putnam Shoots Down Special Levy
Putnam County election results mirrored the statewide vote with Republicans dominating. In the County Commission contest, former Sheriff Steve Deweese easily defeated former County Commissioner[Read More…]