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Justice says his IRS tax issues have been politically motivated

CHARESTON — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said his most recent federal issues will work themselves out as they have time and time again. Speaking during a virtual briefing with reporters from Capitol Hill Thursday morning, Justice — the former Republican governor of West Virginia — acknowledged ...

SNAP Benefits Delay

ELKINS — Local officials said they will be doing their best to help area residents relying on food assistance, now that the West Virginia Department of Human Services has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being delayed. The delay affected ...

Second appeal filed regarding proposed power plant in Tucker County

DAVIS – A citizens group and environmental agencies have filed a second appeal regarding the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's handling of applications for a proposed power plant in Tucker County. The proposed Ridgeline Power Plant would be a 500-acre natural gas ...

Mountaineer Food Bank vows to continue to serve

BEVERLY — Mountaineer Food Bank is pledging to “remain committed” to helping feed the hungry during the current delays on SNAP benefits caused by the federal government shutdown, including through Mobile Pantry visits such as one to 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly Thursday morning. ...

Dilly declines to explain Pickens funds

ELKINS — At the conclusion of this week’s Randolph County Board of Education meeting, a question that has been on the minds of many throughout the community was directed toward Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Dilly. On Oct. 14, Dilly canceled a public hearing and BOE vote on ...

Federal government shutdown heading into week four

CHARLESTON — Today will mark day 24 of the federal government shutdown due to disagreements in the U.S. Senate over continuing funding resolutions between Republicans and Democrats, with the impasse likely to continue until at least the beginning of November. The U.S. Senate voted ...