By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate’s Workforce Committee, on Friday, heard testimony from W.Va. AARP President Jane[Read More…]
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WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary tables DNA analysis requirement bill – SB 53 – on question of constitutionality
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Governor Justice outlines 2023 proposal during West Virginia State of State Address
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Media Advisory: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to hold administration update briefing at noon
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Red Hot, Heat Wave Warm Up January with 2023 Debut
Show Choir members sing and dance to songs with a paradise theme. (Photo by Betsy Allen) Hurricane High School’s two award-winning show choirs, Red Hot[Read More…]
Putnam PSD Seeking Water, Sewer Rate Increase
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WV Legislative Interims: Human trafficking and foster care discussed, said major problems
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Putnam Circuit Court Judge Appointed to State Business Court
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Hurricane Council Honors State Golf Champion
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Centennial History of Hurricane (1994 Edition): The Matthews Family
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