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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

Community Meetings Address PFAS Concerns in Martinsburg Area

PFAS listening tour continues in the Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a listening tour in the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' found in drinking water in areas such as

Fatal House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two people dead, three injured in Jefferson County fire WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A tragic fire on Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, both believed to be family members. The fire, which occurred around 9 a.

Morgantown Conference Highlights Tourism Gains for Local Economy

Morrisey travels to Morgantown to speak at tourism conference, touts $9 billion in economic impact WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Morgantown, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced robust growth in West Virginia's tourism sector, highlighting a $9.

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

Shannondale House Fire Leaves One Injured in Early Morning Blaze

One person injured in Jefferson County house fire WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A major house fire in Shannondale on Sawyer Drive early Tuesday morning injured one person, who was airlifted for medical treatment. Local fire crews responded promptly, with assistance from neighboring jurisdictions, as