As far as mask wearing is concerned, Justice said the mandate will remain in place for now. “I am not going to be influenced by people who do something from a political move,” he said, referring to governors of several other states who have lifted the mask mandate. “It is my responsibility to lead us in the right path and be as cautious as I can while still trying to live with this terrible killer.”

O'Neal said the process of finding tenants for the old shopping center to bring jobs and investments into the county has been under way, and prospects are on the horizon with announcements planned for the near future. A variety of businesses could be located there, including manufacturing.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will hold a virtual town hall on Tuesday over his proposal to cut the state…

By CHARLES OWENS

The House is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package late Friday that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.

PRINCETON — With a new stimulus package now on the line, counties across the country are making a case for municipalities to be included.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students …

With COVID numbers decreasing in Virginia and vaccinations increasing, some restrictions related to the virus are being eased. Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday morning during his pandemic briefing that starting March 1 a few mitigating restrictions will change.

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 The West Virginia State Police is asking for the public's assistance in the search for a suspect who stole a generator from outside a Kyle residence.

House Democrats have advanced a proposal that would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. But its future is uncertain in the Senate, where Manchin has the power as a critical swing vote to make or break proposals from his party’s progressive wing.