CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed William “Bill” D’Aiuto as Chief Operating Officer of the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
Morrisey made the announcement Friday evening. According to a news release from Morrisey, D’Aiuto takes on the new position that aims to strengthen operational oversight and improve the delivery of services to West Virginians.
“West Virginia taxpayers deserve a government that is efficient, accountable, and focused on results,” Morrisey

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State Treasurer Larry Pack is again calling on Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state lawmakers to suspend West Virginia’s gas tax as fuel prices range from about $4 to more than $5 per gallon amid ongoing tensions involving Iran.
Larry Pack
Pack, who appeared on MetroNews affiliate WMOV on Friday morning, said he is proposing a 90-day suspension of the state gas tax.
The state’s gas tax is currently 35 cents per gallon and helps fund the construction, repair and maintenance of

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County businessman and assistant basketball coach at Tug Valley High School has been arrested on multiple counts stemming from a felony indictment.
The Mingo County grand jury handed up the 30-count indictment this week against Robert Tyler Hodge.
The indictment includes 13 counts of computer fraud, 12 counts of unauthorized use of an access device, two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses, two counts of fraudulent schemes, and a single count of money

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power has been cleared to receive $51Million of the money President Trump announced Thursday to upgrade coal fired power plants across the nation.
“We will receive $51 Million, what we are planning on using that for is building a new cooling tower for the Mitchell plant,” said Appalachian Power Company spokesperson Debbie Pannell.
The Mitchell plant is located in Marshall County and features two generating units. Tower number 2 has fallen into significant

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The City of Huntington is gearing up to host the week-long state high school baseball tournament that begins Saturday.
Patrick Farrell
Mayor Patrick Farrell was a guest on MetroNews “Midday” this week. He said city officials are super excited to bring the event to the city.
“This is a big moment for Huntington,” Farrell said. “The state high school baseball tournament is going to be here, it’s going to be at Jack Cook Field at Marshall University, we’re going to be honored to