New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Governor Launches School Safety Task Force
In response to a series of school threats across the state this week, Gov. Jim Justice directed the establishment of a task force to address and mitigate school safety concerns.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFloods Hit Southern W.Va. As The Region Still Recovers From Past Damage
Flooding in the past week has once again consumed much of southern West Virginia, with Gov. Jim Justice signing a state of emergency proclamation for…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFEMA Penalizes West Virginia Over Grant Requirements
A report from the West Virginia legislative auditor’s office says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has penalized the state for not complying with…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Lawmakers Hear Disaster Response Tips
One of the first presentations West Virginia lawmakers heard after gaveling in for the 2018 state Legislative session was one to help them more…
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West Virginia National Guard, Others Prepared for Harvey Response
West Virginia officials say they are prepared to send resources, including the state’s National Guard assets and personnel, to areas affected by Tropical…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStorms Cause Damage Across the State
Emergency officials say storms caused some flooding in northern West Virginia as heavy rain crossed the state Wednesday. Spokesman Lawrence Messina says…
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