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W.Va. Secretary Of State not informed of any election vulnerabilities in state

Local News July 18, 2026

WHEELING – Neither the White House nor any federal intelligence agencies have informed West Virginia officials that any election information in the state has been stolen or hacked, West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner said Friday morning. Warner said he “needs proof” that there has been any widespread election fraud in the state. He also encourages anyone with doubts about West Virginia’s election system to become a poll worker. In an address to the nation Thursday night, President Donald Trump alleged China and some other countries had been obtaining the voting ...

Commission looking at options to fund ambulance service

Local News July 17, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission is looking at options in what can be done regarding a $1.7 million request from the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center to help fund emergency ambulance service for the area. Commissioners discussed some different options during Thursday’s meeting. Camden Clark Chief Executive Officer Sean Smith, Camden Clark Chief Financial Officer Kyle Pierson and Camden Clark Ambulance Director Shawn Marshall appeared before the Wood County Commission Monday and said traditional reimbursement for ambulance service is not sufficient to cover the ...

Capito slams NDAA stalemate, calls for focus on 2026 victory over 2020 re-litigation

Local News July 17, 2026

CHARLESTON – The U.S. Senate was back on Capitol Hill this week following a 16-day recess, mourning the death of a colleague, fighting over defense spending, working on water infrastructure and college athletic oversight bills, and preparing for a primetime address by President Donald ...

W.Va. Human Services officials release additional TANF dollars as review continues

Local News July 17, 2026

CHARLESTON - Officials with the West Virginia Department of Human Services announced it was released $3.8 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding for six programs that rely on the dollars following concerns of an impending structural deficit. The Department of ...

Missed Deadlines: Greenbrier financing delayed until next week, new loan holder skeptical

Local News July 17, 2026

CHARLESTON – Attorneys for the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said they are close to a deal with a New York-based financier to settle all remaining debts for the historic Greenbrier Resort, but the Texas-based hotel chain holding the Greenbrier’s current debt remains skeptical. Thursday ...

Washington County Commissioners approve letter of support for school-based health clinic at Fort Frye

Community News July 17, 2026

MARIETTA - The regular Washington County meeting on Thursday consisted of the approval of a letter of support for the school-based health clinic at Fort Frye Local Schools, proceeding with two renewal levies to appear on the November ballot, and updates from a few county officials. The ...