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West Virginia Prepares To Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

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CHARLESTON – With the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America 45 days away, Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced some of the state's plans to honor the nation. There will be several events in the state’s capital the week of July 4 tied to America's 250th, a ...

Child welfare officials in West Virginia slowly rolling S.A.F.E.

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CHARLESTON – Child welfare officials in West Virginia are slowly rolling out a new system for evaluating cases in the hopes of keeping more families together while focusing resources on at-risk children. Kendra Boley Rogers, deputy commissioner for the state Bureau for Social Services, gave ...

City Officials Eye Maintenance of Streetscape Bioswales

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WHEELING — The city of Wheeling is preparing to assume responsibility for maintaining the new planters and landscaped areas installed as part of the state’s $38 million Downtown Streetscape Project. Members of Wheeling City Council received an update Tuesday night from City Manager Robert ...

Morrisey Raises Concerns About Possible TANF Deficit

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CHARLESTON – The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is facing a structural deficit in West Virginia according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with possible cuts to subsidies for child care, clothing allowances and food and nutrition services being considered. Speaking during a press ...