Just hours after her inauguration, new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has put pen to paper, signing 10 executive orders at the state capitol in Richmond.
Not including charter schools, West Virginia has 55 school districts, one for each of the state’s counties. But a newly filed bill in the House of Delegates seeks to cut the number of school districts by half or more.
Know someone deserving of recognition? The Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame and 2025 Citizen of the Year award.
House Bill 4441, introduced by Delegates Sheedy, Willis, and Cooper Friday, would add a new requirement for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in West Virginia — applicants must be able to read and speak the English language.
Senate Bill 173, introduced by Senator Chris Rose on January 14, 2026, proposes to prohibit the trafficking and dispensing of chemical abortion pills into West Virginia.
The legislature has passed a constitutional amendment that will empower voters to authorize mid-cycle redistricting—a powerful tool to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts.
The West Virginia Legislature has introduced a slate of bills that would enhance penalties for a wide range of crimes, from public intoxication to murder.
Governor Youngkin announces $99 million in Community Flood Preparedness Fund awards to help Virginia communities prepare for, respond to, and reduce flooding impacts.
2025 by the numbers: Tazewell County Sheriff's Office responds to 21,907 calls, makes 2,822 arrests, processes 13,346 civil papers, & fields 79,129 911 calls.
