Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leigh,
CHARLESTON — S&P Global Ratings has upgraded West Virginia’s credit outlook from stable to positive while affirming the state’s AA- rating on general obligation debt, citing strong fiscal management and consistent budget surpluses.
“This positive rating action affirms my administration’s approach to our budget and West Virginia’s long-term financial health,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in a statement Friday. “Our future is bright, with employment forecasted to continue to grow over the next
CHARLESTON — Del. Scot Heckert (R-Wood, 13), was one of only two Republicans to join Democrats in voting against House Bill 3342, known as the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, during the 2025 regular session of the Legislature.
The bill, which passed with broad Republican support, prohibits state agencies and local governments from contracting with financial institutions that discriminate against the firearm industry. It aims to protect gun manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from
BUCKHANNON — A white Ford F-250 crashed off an embankment early Sunday morning on Island Avenue, across from Zickefoose Mobile Home Park, according to emergency officials.
The wreck occurred at about 1:17 a.m., when the vehicle reportedly rolled over. Authorities said the driver, whose name has not been released, appeared to be moving around at the scene and was later taken to the Buckhannon Police Department and to be administered a blood test. A firearm was recovered from the individual,
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has filed notices of a federal tax lien against U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia, marking the latest in a series of financial troubles tied to the former governor, his family and their business network, according to a report by POLITICO.
Documents obtained by POLITICO list Justice and his wife, Cathy, as owing “a total balance of more than $8 million in unpaid assessments.” The filings represent the first known instance of the IRS taking direct
WASHINGTON — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) voted to confirm her son, Moore Capito, as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, a position he officially assumed last week.
Moore Capito was sworn in by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank Volk after being nominated by the President in June and confirmed by the Senate on October 7 in a 51-47 vote. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was the deciding vote.
“I am grateful to President Trump and the United States Senate for the
Avandelene M. “Van” Cornell, age 96, of Buckhannon, the Lick Run Community, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living in Elkins, WV. She was born on March 16, 1929, at Alton, WV, a daughter of the late Ira and Madge Jane Lewis Harman. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Oliver George Cornell who preceded her in death on March 11, 1973. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters: Augusta “Gussie” Allender,
Daniel William “Danny” Kasten, age 67, of Pinnell Street, Buckhannon, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born on April 20, 1958, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Freddie W. and Dolores Dawn Ogden Kasten. On November 3, 1979, he was united in marriage to Colleen A. Johnson Kasten who survives. Also surviving are two sisters: Kathy Leigh and Margy Grenz and husband Donovan, both of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he
CHARLESTON — GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: GP), a Canadian electric bus manufacturer with operations in West Virginia, completed a one-for-10 reverse stock split on Monday, Sept. 8, as part of an effort to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
The reverse split reduced the number of outstanding common shares by 90%, consolidating every 10 existing shares into one new share. While the move did not affect the company’s market capitalization, it increased the per-share trading
Brent Wade Brafford, age 29, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born June 28, 1996, in Cumberland, MD., a son of Joseph and Joann Taylor Ware of Camden, WV. He is survived by his fiancé Joyce Marie Bassford of Buckhannon; one daughter Zoey Marie Brafford; one stepdaughter Shannon Darlene Bassford; two stepsons: Shane Michael Bassford and Shaun Ryan Matthew Bassford; three brothers: Christopher Michael Brafford and Deena Cutright, Joseph Michael Ware, Jr., and Christopher Lee
