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Sale of West Virginia state-owned long-term care hospitals complete

CHARLESTON – After many years of attempts by the West Virginia Legislature to sell one or all four of the state’s publicly owned long-term care facilities, those hospitals are now in private hands. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Saturday that the sale of Hopemont Hospital in Preston ...

West Virginia funding for food banks during SNAP shutdown grows to $8.6M

CHARLESTON — With the federal government shutdown going into its second month and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits paused as of Saturday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is directing more state funding to West Virginia’s largest food banks. In a press conference Friday afternoon ...

MOVing Forward: Crime rates are low across Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG — Despite the loss of jobs when various industries left the Mid-Ohio Valley, local law enforcement officials say the area is still safe and secure. Violent crime is low locally, but there are instances of property theft, and like in many areas there are concerns over drug ...