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Justice Family Seeks Delay To Aug. 7 For New Greenbrier Lender Deal

CHARLESTON – The family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice met a deadline to explain where they are in finalizing a deal with a new lender for the historic Greenbrier Resort, seeking an additional 18 days before a federal lawsuit resumes. In a response filed Tuesday to an order to show cause issued ...

Citizens Urge City to Place Moratorium on Data Centers

WHEELING — Concerned citizens packed council chambers during Tuesday night's meeting of Wheeling City Council, with many city residents urging officials to place a moratorium on the development of data centers within the city limits. For the second regular City Council meeting in a row, a ...

New Paving Contract, TCI Building Demo Eyed in Wheeling

WHEELING — Members of Wheeling City Council are scheduled to meet tonight to hear first readings on several new pieces of legislation, including a total of nearly $1 million in new contracts. Among new ordinances slated to be introduced during tonight's regular city council meeting is ...

Judge Issues Ultimatum To Justice Family Over Greenbrier Debt

CHARLESTON - The family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice has until this morning to explain why a federal judge should not move forward with a case by The Greenbrier Resort's current lender seeking to wrest control of the historic hotel. U.S. District Court Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order to show ...

Morrisey Names New Secretary For Department Of Human Services

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting its second leader under Gov. Patrick Morrisey, as the state agency continues to wrestle with child welfare concerns and comes under a microscope over issues with federal funding for social services. In a press release Monday morning, Morrisey announced that Carl E. Ayers began work Monday as the new cabinet secretary of the Department of Human Services. Ayers brings nearly 30 years of social services experience from neighboring Virginia, from field work to becoming the principal deputy commissioner of the Virginia ...