Tag: Local news in West Virginia
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West Virginia Senate Passes A Bill That Changes the Requirements To Receive SNAP: Check Now!
The new bill passed the West Virginia Senate with a vote of 32-2 and will give new requirements to receive SNAP benefits. The new bill passed the West Virginia Senate with a vote of 32-2 On February 23, 2024, the West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 562, which will raise the age of able-bodied adults…
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Drugs Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Two Suspects In Huntington West Virginia
Huntington Police are crediting anonymous tips from certain people to the police department’s tip line leading to two suspects being arrested and charged in a drugs investigation. Two people were arrested and charged with drug violation after a drugs investigation Huntington Police are thankful for tips coming from the anonymous person to the police…
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Lawmakers In West Virginia Plan To Allow Individuals And Small Businesses To Save Vehicle Tax
West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor Justice approved the highest tax cut in West Virginia history. The new plan of the lawmakers will allow people and small businesses to save $750 million annually on their vehicle taxes. The lawmakers predict that the vehicle tax break will save taxpayers Lawmakers allow West Virginians to receive a…
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Stay Alert West Virginia Drivers, as distracted driving laws set in motion
Distracted driving laws have emerged recently in some States in America, particularly in West Virginia. State lawmakers have created these distracted driving laws following a series of accidents involving the use of mobile devices while driving. The new distracted driving laws or guidelines in West Virginia took effect on June 30 after it was…
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DHHR West Virginia Applications For The Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program Has Started
Last Monday, the Department of Health and Human Resources, or DHHR West Virginia, announced the start of applications for eligible residents to avail of the Emergency Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The DHHR West Virginia announced the start of applications to avail of the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program Last Monday to June 30,…
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Special Response Team – Activated and Deployed, Active Shooter Unwilling to Surrender in West Virginia
An active shooter is on the move in Weirton, West Virginia as reported by local authorities. Police and law enforcement remain on standby and on high alert. Unwillingness to Surrender Leads To the Deployment of a Special Response Team Authorities and law enforcement are on the scene, led by Weirton Deputy Chief, Scott Cook…
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Clarksburg City Council Approves An Ordinance Granting 10-Year Property Tax Break For New Retail Businesses
The Clarksburg City Council in West Virginia approved an ordinance granting new retail businesses located in vacant buildings downtown a 10-year business property tax break. The Clarksburg City Council in West Virginia approved an ordinance for a property tax break The Clarksburg City Council in West Virginia conducted a regular session. Before the passing…
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West Virginia Will Receive A $68 Million Settlement Pay From Kroger Co
Kroger Co will give West Virginia a $68 Million Settlement Pay to resolve a case filed by West Virginia alleging that Kroger contributed to the excess supply of opioids and failed to continue controls. Kroger’s Settlement Pay to West Virginia in Connection with Lawsuit of excess supply of Opioids On Thursday, West Virginia Attorney…
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U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling on Transgender Athletes Ban in West Virginia
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that transgender athletes in West Virginia may compete on female school sports teams. Transgender Athletes in West Virginia This comes as a response to the state’s challenge to enforce a law that prohibited transgender athletes from doing so. The justices denied the state’s request to lift the appeals…