CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former state delegate Elliott Pritt remains on the November General Election ballot for now.
David Elliott Pritt
Pritt was arrested last week and charged with enticing a 15-year-old Fayette County girl into a sexual relationship. Pritt resigned from the House of Delegates Monday and made an appearance in federal court to dismiss his preliminary and detention hearings. He’ll remain in U.S. Marshals custody while he faces a federal investigation.
While he resigned his seat,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest member of the House of Delegates took the oath of office Tuesday.
Aaron Holley, who was recently named to the House to replace Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, was sworn-in during a ceremony in the House Chamber.
Holley, of Milton, narrowly defeated Linville for the GOP nomination for the 22nd District seat in the May Primary Election. Linville recently resigned his House seat to work for Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey chose Holley to replace him.
“Everybody in

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AUBURN, W.Va. — While most of the attention from last week’s flood and tornado events has

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Health System presented a large financial contribution Tuesday to the Monongalia County Commission as part of an effort to support public health initiatives in Monongalia County.
Albert Wright
WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright presented a $9 million check to the commission which will directly support initiatives established by the Monongalia County Health Department. The check was presented as part of an ongoing collaboration

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Charleston Police Department has added the most officers to the force at any one time since 2005 with the adding of 12 probationary officers Tuesday.
Scott Dempsey
A swearing-in ceremony was held at Charleston City Hall Tuesday morning.
Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey said the boost takes the force to 158 officers. CPD is budgeted for 173 officers.
Dempsey said he likes this class of new officers. He said there’s one key thing that makes for a good officer.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced plans for another major investment in West Virginia’s power generating capacity. Dominion Energy will construct a new natural gas fired power plant in Grant County which will produce 2.6 gigawatts of electricity.
The company seeks to build the Mt. Storm Combined Cycle Station. The project would create more than 1,400 construction jobs and when operational bring 150 permanent jobs. The company estimates the project will generate more