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Morrisey Ensures Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Stay Open for Bridge Day

Morrisey says state will continue paying to keep national parks open through Bridge Day and beyond WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia will extend funding to keep national parks open during a major tourism season amid the federal shutdown.

Lawsuits Challenge School Vaccination Rules in Kanawha and Jefferson

Cases over religious exemptions to school vaccinations are filed in Kanawha, Jefferson WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Kanawha and Jefferson counties have recently witnessed lawsuits concerning religious exemptions for school vaccinations, amidst rising tensions over educational access. A Kanawha County family has filed a complaint

West Virginia Ensures Park Access During Government Shutdown

West Virginia will pay $7,000 a day to keep national parks visitor services during shutdown WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has initiated a funding plan to ensure that national parks like

Impending Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Jobs and Services

Shutdown could affect federal employers, social services, national parks and forests WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government nears a shutdown, West Virginia faces significant impacts, particularly in areas such as federal employment, social services, and national parks, affecting local towns like Harpers

Matt Harvey Resigns from West Virginia First Foundation Amid Federal Appointment

WV First Foundation chairman resigns from role because he’s been appointed federal prosecutor WV Metro News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matt Harvey has stepped down as chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation, having been appointed federal prosecutor for the northern region. Harvey expressed pride in

Moore Capito Nominated as U.S. Attorney Amidst Controversy

Senator Capito announces the nomination of her son, Moore Capito, as U.S. attorney WV Metro News | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently announced the nomination of her son, Moore Capito, alongside local prosecutor Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and

Local Leaders Appointed to Key State Roles by Governor

Governor names a range of appointees, including to Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission WV Metro News | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey recently made several key appointments impacting the state's governance, including members to the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission crucial for selecting the next Supreme