More than 20,000 students have applied for full funding of the Hope Scholarship Program for the 2026-27 academic year.This milestone comes after State treasurer Larry Pack announced in March that all West Virginia children in grades K-12 are now eligible to apply for the program.Pack serves as chairman of the Hope Scholarship[Read More…]
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SOS, DOH Reminds Political Candidates of Placement of Signs
Secretary of State Kris Warner and the division of Highways have reminded all candidates and political committees about the placement of signs on any federal, municipal, county or state-owned property.According to State Code, political signs are not permitted on government property which includes rights-of-way and roadsides.Those who are convicted of[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Enhancing plant growth and production with electroculture was interesting last week. But what about all those types of bugs that are in the garden? Would you eat them? My immediate answer is: Uhhh…..NOT! There is absolutely nothing appealing about that concept to me.You know in some[Read More…]
GHSP Issues Statewide Reminder
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has issued a statewide reminder: anyone under the influence of marijuana, is unfit to drive.Partnering with the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the GHSP is debunking the myth that marijuana does not affect driving ability.The data is clear: a recent NHTSA study[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE CROSSROADS by C. J. Box. Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. Joe was found in his[Read More…]
Spreading the Word About Sun Safety
As warm weather approaches, it’s time to spread the word about spreading sunscreen.This season, a cross-industry campaign is promoting skin protection from the sun as a public health priority and emphasizes the value of sunscreen as an everyday essential for protecting your health and reducing your risk of skin cancer.FDA-regulated[Read More…]
Weirton Receives Over $4 Million to Address Water Issues
Water line breaks and service disruptions are problems that many Weirton residents know all too well.Now, more than $4,000,000 is on the way to help fix it.A combined $4.34 million is coming to the City of Weirton. Governor Patrick Morrissey announced the funding on Tuesday, saying it will finally complete[Read More…]
Renowned Speaker, Cara Filler, Brings Drive to Save Lives Tour Back to West Virginia Schools
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is proud to announce the continuation of the “Drive to Save Lives Tour” featuring international speaker Cara Filler. Visiting several West Virginia schools throughout April, Ms. Filler will share her powerful message of safety, leadership, and resilience with thousands of students.Drawing from[Read More…]
West Virginia DMV: Mobile ID has Surpassed 35,500 Users
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports the number of West Virginians using Mobile ID is continuing to grow, with over 35,500 (35,537 as of this date) West Virginians now enrolled.West Virginia DMV is ahead of the curve nationally for Mobile ID. While not quite half the states have[Read More…]
Top Scams Reported to the West Virginia AG’s Office for March 2026
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is committed to keeping West Virginians informed about the latest scams targeting our communities. The Attorney General’s Office recently launched a new, updated website. There, you can find information on scams, including the top scams reported each month.For the month of March,[Read More…]