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Morrisey: State employees to receive raise in next budget

CHARLESTON — State employees will get a raise in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday. “We will have a pay raise for state employees, period,” he said during a press conference at the Capitol. “That’s going to include teachers. That’s ...

Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund expands Healthy Neighborhood program

CHARLESTON — Following a pilot phase it said demonstrated “significant positive health outcomes,” the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health has announced a $1 million commitment to expand its Healthy Neighborhood program. The collaborative effort with Vandalia Health ...

Waste Deep: Debate precedes decision on Parkersburg sanitation meeting

PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council plans a special meeting after the start of the new year to consider the first readings of ordinances related to potential contracts for sanitation and recycling services, preceded by a 90-minute meeting where the public can offer input and ask ...

AAA: National average for gasoline dips below $3

PARKERSBURG — For the first time in four years the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. dipped below $3, according to the AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. In northern West Virginia the price remained stable at $2.82. In Parkersburg, the auto club reports the average ...