Buckhannon has waived building and wiring permit fees for flood-related repairs within city limits. The permits themselves are still required, and the city will inspect projects to ensure they are flood-related before granting the waiver.
John Forester has been named the permanent president and CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital. The veteran healthcare executive has served as the hospital’s interim leader since March.
WVDOT honored four student co-op employees with Division of Highways scholarships worth up to $12,000 each. The program aims to develop and retain future leaders in engineering, IT and aerospace.
U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has named a new senior leadership team for the Northern District of West Virginia. The group will focus on public safety, fraud enforcement, immigration laws and protecting taxpayer dollars across 32 counties.
Aetna Better Health of West Virginia and WVU Extension have helped more than 700 youths in foster care join 4-H since 2020. Scholarships and over $50,000 in county donations are making 4-H’s community, skills and support accessible statewide.
West Virginia closed its 2026 School Clothing Allowance program after one week because funding ran out. Eligible applications submitted by July 27 may receive $200 per child for school clothing, while later applications will be denied.
WVWC and Methodist Theological School in Ohio have launched accelerated pathways to graduate degrees in divinity, public theology and social justice. The 3+3 and 3+2 programs save students time and money while offering scholarship opportunities.
Dominion Energy plans a 2.6 GW natural gas plant in Grant County, creating 1,400 construction jobs and 150 permanent roles. The existing 1.6 GW coal-fired Mt. Storm station will remain operational as West Virginia pursues its 50 GW by 2050 goal.
A Maryland man pleaded guilty to kidnapping, murder and witness tampering causing death in a multistate crime spree that left three people dead. He faces life in prison on each count, with sentencing set for Jan. 25, 2027.
West Virginia’s Natural Resources Commission will meet July 30 at 6 p.m. across six WVDNR districts to gather public input. The agenda includes votes on 2027 fishing rules and 2027-28 hunting and trapping regulations; a view-only livestream will be available.
