CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that audits of executive branch services and four specific departments found more than $168 million in savings. Morrisey held a press conference announcing the results of audits after the governor issued executive orders shortly ...
A Wood County grand jury indicted Preston D. Pierce on Friday in connection with the disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming, whose case has remained under investigation since she was reported missing in December 2022. Law enforcement officials held a briefing Friday evening. Pierce, 58, ...
CHARLESTON – The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is facing a structural deficit in West Virginia according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with possible cuts to subsidies for child care, clothing allowances and food and nutrition services being considered. Speaking during a press ...
MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County business leaders, state officials and economic development experts gathered Tuesday for a Lunch and Learn hosted by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future of data centers in West Virginia, especially the proposed $4 billion Bedington Data Center campus. Representatives from Washington, D.C.-based Penzance joined state and regional leaders to outline plans for the massive development and address concerns ranging from infrastructure and power usage to water consumption and community engagement. Founded in 1996 by ...
ELKINS — Multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies from in and out of Randolph County responded to a false active shooter report at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center (ERCC) Sunday night, officials state. On Sunday at 10:53 p.m., Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon released a statement regarding a false active shooter call that was made that night at ERCC on the Beverly Five-lane. According to the release, around 9:24 p.m. on Sunday, Randolph County 911 received a call of a active shooter situation at ERCC. The caller advised that one patient was shot and nurses were ...
