A senator often aligned with Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke out today against a proposed resolution to prevent people whose memories don’t all gather round her from running for governor of West Virginia.
Senate Joint Resolution 19, sponsored by senators Rupie Phillips and Vince Deeds, initially said, “No person may be elected as or serve as governor, unless that person was born in West Virginia.” Phillips has since proposed, instead, raising the residency requirement from the current minimum of

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. –A vehicle crash on U.S. 35 Mason County has shut down lanes in both directions at 16 Mile Road Friday.
According to Mason County Emergency Management officials the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. and multiple vehicles were involved in the crash. They also confirmed that there were injuries involved but no further details were made available.
It’s unclear when the road will be back open.
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RIPLEY, W.Va. –– A Jackson County man will spend a long time in prison for the death of a baby.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Lora Dyer on Friday issued the maximum sentence to John Tames, 24 of Ripley. Tames pleaded guilty back in December to second degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
A three month old baby named Everly, was found in his care in cardiac arrest in Januar of 2024. Police investigating say the child had been abused. She died a few days laterin the hospital and Tames

Those observing the recovery of West Virginia Air National Guard member Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe believe they are witnessing a miracle. Wolfe’s parents are not surprised.  They had faith in the power of prayer from the moment they first heard the news their son had been shot in the line of duty.
“From the time we got the news to the time we walked into the hospital and saw him, it was just laying hands on him and praying. That was something that came straight from the Holy Spirit., God was with

The House of Delegates passed legislation meant  to protect consumers from being charged for essential digital services they did not actually receive.
House Bill 4461 aims to regulate the billing practices of internet and telecommunications companies during prolonged service failures.
The bill passed 92-0 on Friday morning.
Bill Anderson
“This was very similar to a bill passed by this House last year,” said House Energy Chairman Bill Anderson, R-Wood. “I urge passage of the bill.”
The bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia state senator wants to change what it takes to run for governor of West Virginia, proposing a Senate resolution to raise the residency requirement from a minimum of five years to 30 years.
Sen. Rupie Phillips, R-Logan, hopes his proposal can guarantee candidates for governor that reflect what he calls “West Virginia values.”
Rupie Phillips
“I just don’t think that someone that comes in just because they want to use it as a stepping stone or something for a

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two days after announcing his retirement as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia, Michael Baylous has a new job, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey naming him as the new Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security.
After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Baylous stated Wednesday he would leave his post with the U.S. Marshals, with his retirement becoming effective on Sunday. President Donald Trump nominated Baylous to the position of