ACLU drops challenge to SC law that stopped transition-related medical treatments

COLUMBIA — A group of adults, children and their parents dropped a case challenging a South Carolina law that bars all gender transition treatments for youth and prevents taxpayer dollars from paying for procedures for adults. Last week’s decision...

ACLU drops challenge to SC law that stopped transition-related medical treatments

COLUMBIA — A group of adults, children and their parents dropped their challenge of a South Carolina law that bars all gender transition treatments for youth and prevents taxpayer dollars from paying for procedures for adults. Last week’s decision...

Town of Bath unveils “Fabulous Façade” grant program

by Lisa Schauer Town of Bath Mayor Greg Schene introduced a new grant program for business and commercial property owners at the Bath town council meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Intended to support the town’s beautification goals, the “Fabulous...

Trump Administration Fires Staff Of College Prep Programme Backed By Republicans

Home Team SNG Trump Administration Fires Staff Of College Prep Programme Backed By Republicans Trump promised last week to cut "some very popular Democrat programmes that aren't popular with Republicans," during a federal government shutdown in...

West Virginia tourism tops $9B in annual economic impact for first time in state’s history

Chelsea Ruby The West Virginia Department of Tourism announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending $6.6...

Iowa joins coalition backing Tennessee law to protect children from social media

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm. The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive...

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey walking 1 mile a day to champion better health

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gripped the microphone and hyped up a crowd of parents and children in front of a concession stand at the West Virginia State Fair in August. "Who's ready to walk a Mountaineer Mile?" The crowd cheered. In the shadow of the...

SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to West Virginia Private Nonprofits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) in West Virginia of the Nov. 10 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by...

GOP Governors Ask Feds to Bar Abortion Funding

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has spearheaded a coalition of 10 Republican governors in formally asking the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to revoke Planned Parenthood’s eligibility under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. The...

Student Loans: Policy makers must lend support

Among the concerns for some of those worried about their finances amid a federal government shutdown, continued increasing inflation, high interest rates and an unsteady jobs market, is the burden of student loan repayment. In West Virginia, that...

Morrisey says deal to keep national parks open through October near completion

Tourists view the New River Gorge Bridge on Saturday from an overlook at the visitors center for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Fayetteville. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) CHARLESTON — With the U.S. Senate no closer to a deal...

Threats at Mingo Central High deemed not credible

Mingo Central High School (Mingo County BOE photo) BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A lockdown at Mingo Central High School following a verbal threat Monday morning was downgraded to a “soft lockdown” following swift law...

Tax extension filings still due on Oct. 15 despite government shutdown

Although the U.S. government remains closed, taxpayers who requested a filing extension from the IRS earlier this year remain on the hook to submit their income tax returns by Oct. 15. "Taxpayers should continue to file, deposit and pay federal...

California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos as Newsom Signs AB 831; Law Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026

California has become the latest state to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 831 into law on October 11. The measure, which didn’t receive a single opposition vote in the Legislature, will take effect on January 1,...

Governors of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky react to impact of government shutdown

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The latest government shutdown has now entered week two, with the stand-off showing no signs of ending any time soon. Because of that, Eyewitness News talked with the governors of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia about...

West Virginia Parkways Authority speeds up response with upgraded plan after June delays

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A crash involving 12 vehicles in Fayette County closed the northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike on Tuesday night. Drivers, however, didn't have to wait nearly as long as those stuck in traffic overnight during...

West Virginia is guiding leaf peepers to the state’s most vibrant fall colors

It’s October, but it seems like someone forgot to tell the trees at Coopers Rock State Forest, just outside of Morgantown. Gerard Foerster, a German line dancer traveling through the eastern U.S., said he’s a little disappointed in the lack of...

Strong Public Schools Vital to West Virginia’s Future

Well-educated students who are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century are vital to our success as a state. Today’s students will have unprecedented opportunity to succeed in life if they are properly educated and prepared. Earlier...

Matthew Harvey Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

MATTHEW HARVEY MARTINSBURG — Matthew L. Harvey has been sworn in to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Harvey was nominated by President Donald Trump on June 30, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on...

Hurricane Sandy Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Sandy, which was also called “Superstorm Sandy.” According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hurricane Sandy affected 24 states and all of the eastern seaboard. Causing an...