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…]
Government
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…]
Foster Resigns from Putnam County Commission
Ronald Foster announced via an email sent at 7:25 p.m. on Friday, October 26, that he would resign from his seat on the County Commission[Read More…]
County Commission Signs ‘Resolution of Support for Amendment Two’
County Special Levy Information
On Nov. 8th, the Putnam County residents will be voting on a Special Levy that will determine the future of the fire/rescue service in Putnam[Read More…]