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Bluefield State Governors Oust President Over Financial Issues
The Bluefield State University Board of Governors reported that the university is behind on paying financial obligations by at least $1.5 million dollars and may have violated NCAA rules, among other pressing issues.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChemical Recycling Operation Raises More Concerns Than Pollution
Tom Torres, chief of staff at the Ohio River Valley Institute, is concerned about the operation's financial viability.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUpcoming Sales Tax Holiday Emphasizes Back To School Shopping
The state’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at midnight, Friday, July 31, and runs through Monday, August 3, 2026.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Revenue Collections Finish Ahead Of Estimates
The state of West Virginia has finished the fiscal year ahead of projections for revenue.
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National Org. Erases $44 Million In W.Va. Medical Debt
Undue Medical Debt estimates close to 15% of West Virginians carry some form of medical debt, a small part of the more than $220 billion of medical debt nationwide.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Analysis Claims Justices Owe More Than Own
The finances of Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses are once again drawing national attention.
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