Reports from data analysis finance websites such as WalletHub don’t often paint a pretty picture of West Virginia, but in its “Best and Worst States for Healthcare” 2026, there is one bright spot for the state — and it may come as a surprise. The Mountain State ranks 19th in the ...
Need a budget break on back-to-school shopping? West Virginia’s Tax Division has one built in Friday through Aug. 3, with a sales tax holiday that should help. During those days, clothing priced $125 or less, laptops and tablets priced at $500 or less, school instructional materials priced ...
West Virginians don’t want their money hanging around in state coffers, it seems, as state Treasurer Larry Pack announced earlier this month the Unclaimed Property Division returned a near-record $40.2 million in unclaimed property funds in fiscal year 2026. Individuals, organizations and ...
Last week, amid all the disasters that warranted his attention, Gov. Patrick Morrisey also launched the state’s Blue Envelope Program, an important effort that should help law enforcement officers better interact with drivers who have autism spectrum disorder, dementia or intellectual or ...
* Friends of the Joseph Barker House continue to gain support for renovation efforts including timber replacement in walls and total rebuilding of other parts of the structure. The project, expected to be completed by December, has received $100,000 through the Ohio Controlling Board for ...
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers may have been speaking encouragement to children when he taught us that, but its truth rings even clearer when Mid-Ohio Valley residents are forced to look — and respond — so often. This week, communities ...
