The Independent Herald

03/14/2023

After over a century of publishing, Wyoming County’s local news source has announced plans to shutter all operations immediately barring any unforeseen circumstances.

By Derek Tyson, The Independent Herald Editor WELCH, W.Va. – After over a century of[Read More...]

03/07/2023

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03/07/2023

The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on March 1 marks[Read More...]

03/07/2023

“We want every person – front seat and back, drivers, passengers, or a child in a car seat – to be properly restrained, every time they travel in a vehicle,” said Gov. Jim Justice.

CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is coordinating a statewide[Read More...]

02/28/2023

Seven bills advanced out of the legislature’s Senate Government Organization Committee on Thursday, including one discussing possible locality pay for correctional officers, one that amends the sales prices for publicly auctioned lands, and one relating to raising the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies.

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Seven bills advanced out of the[Read More...]

02/28/2023

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02/21/2023

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02/21/2023

Wyoming County Career and Technical Center announced their Simulated Work Place Student - Employees of the Month.

Wyoming County Career and Technical Center announced their Simulated Work Place Student - Employees of[Read More...]

02/21/2023

The Feb. 16 bid letting included striping projects in McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh and Wyoming counties.

CHARLESTON, WV - Projects to paint road stripes in 20 West Virginia counties are among[Read More...]

02/17/2023

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02/14/2023

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02/14/2023

Self-injury deaths cost the United States more than $1 trillion a year in medical expenses and work and quality of life losses, according to new West Virginia University research.

From WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Self-injury deaths cost the United States more than $1 trillion a[Read More...]

02/14/2023

In an effort to keep PEIA solvent, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a committee substitute of the West Virginia Employees Insurance Act on Thursday, which would set a minimal level of reimbursement paid to medical providers, and increase employer share and employee contribution to 80/20.

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to keep PEIA[Read More...]

02/07/2023

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02/07/2023

Governor Jim Justice announced that employers facing a reduction in business activity can now apply for the Short-Time Compensation (STC) Program through WorkForce West Virginia. This new program provides an alternative to layoffs for employers experiencing a decrease in available work.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced that employers facing a reduction in business activity can[Read More...]

02/07/2023

The first bill advanced, Senate Bill (SB) 216, originally appeared before the committee requiring that all public, private, parochial, and denominational schools “give instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides.”

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Education[Read More...]

02/01/2023

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01/31/2023

Students at Roadbranch Elementary & Middle School have visited the State Capitol, participated in the Young Writer's Contest and more.

Road Branch Elementary & Middle School Eighth Grade Students, left, Lindsey Paynter and right, Calista[Read More...]