Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $74.5 million rehabilitation of Charleston’s Fort Hill Bridge and ordered a review of all 7,000 state bridges. Preliminary work begins this fall, with major traffic shifts expected in early 2027.
WVU Law student Grant Joynes joined a multi-agency effort to investigate the 63-year-old disappearance of Sgt. James Lee Haynes in Raleigh County. The cold case reflects Joynes’ commitment to using law to serve West Virginia communities.
WVU Medicine offers a no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy that takes about 20 minutes, reduces complications and allows most patients to resume normal activities within days. Follow-up testing is required before stopping other contraception.
West Virginia’s DoHS is releasing $3.8 million in FY 2027 TANF funding for several programs as its review nears completion. The review aims to protect services as annual spending outpaces declining federal funding and reserves near depletion.
Skip the line at West Virginia DMV offices by booking an appointment, often available the same day, or using expanding online services. Walk-ins remain welcome, with average wait and service times under 30 minutes.
Fairmont State University inducted seven students, 13 faculty, and four community members into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology.
WVDEP ordered Monarch Cloud Campus to fix stormwater controls after runoff caused flooding and sediment damage near its Mason County site. Work in one area is halted until safeguards are installed, while the company assists affected homeowners.
Agency LMC earned three 2026 Telly Awards, including Gold for a Davis & Elkins College nursing campaign and two Silver honors for Grant County Bank business spotlights.
Summers County’s failed school levy highlights deep flaws in West Virginia’s funding system. Rural districts with shrinking enrollment and limited tax bases are struggling to preserve staff, transportation and aging schools as federal aid expires.
West Virginia launched a statewide certification program to recognize and promote veteran-owned businesses. Certified companies can display an official logo and join an online directory, helping consumers support veteran entrepreneurs.
