James Harland Lockhart IV
James Harland Lockhart, IV, “Fuzzy the Clown,” age 74, of Meade Street, Buckhannon, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon.
Reger Launches State Senate Campaign Targeting School Closures and Rising Costs
Casting himself as a political outsider in a three-way Republican primary, Jack Reger on Tuesday outlined an expansive platform for West Virginia’s 11th Senate
Delegate Ellington Introduces Bill on Chronic Absenteeism, Ends Truancy as Status Offense
House Bill 4656 would make sweeping changes to how West Virginia handles chronic absenteeism, shifting the focus from punishment to intervention and formally ending
House Bill Would Let Businesses File Reports Every Two Years Instead of Every Year
A bill that would change business filing requirements from annual to biennial for many companies doing business in West Virginia is moving through the
Angela Frances Alfred
Angela Frances Alfred, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 9, 2026.
Senator Helton Introduces Bill to Protect Whistleblowers in Opioid Treatment Programs
Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette, 9) has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding whistleblowers who report unethical practices in West Virginia’s clinical inpatient medical centers and
Paula Gay Carver
Paula Gay Carver, age 62, of Rock Cave, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Monday, February 9, 2026, at St.
West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland
A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow the state to enter driver license reciprocity agreements with foreign countries, including
Lee Blain Harris
Lee Blain (Sonny) Harris, age 82, of Refugio, TX (formerly of Weston, WV) passed away at 4:30 AM, on January 17, 2026, following a
Del. Chuck Horst Introduces Bill to Restore Jury Rights for Expunged Felons in West Virginia
A new bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow individuals with expunged felony convictions to serve on juries in the