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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.

A Buckhannon man was arrested after officers allegedly found a minor living in an apartment filled with filth. He faces a felony charge of child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury.

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.