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Morrisey announces $145 million water push, Wayne County projects
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced $145 million in additional state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure, along with several projects aimed at addressing chronic water problems in Wayne County and other parts of southern West Virginia. Morrisey announced the statewide funding Aug. 19 in Beckley, then traveled to…
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Sexton takes Mingo concerns to governor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County activist Tara “Baby T” Sexton used West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent visit to Williamson City Hall to put a list of concerns facing southern West Virginia directly into the governor’s hands. “We brought the harsh reality of Southern West Virginia straight to the governor yesterday in…
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Morrisey brings water listening tour to Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey brought his Water Listening Tour to Williamson Aug. 4, telling a packed town hall that reliable water, sewer and other infrastructure are fundamental to attracting business and improving life in southern West Virginia. Morrisey arrived in Williamson after stops in Wayne County and had…
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West Virginia loosens student-athlete transfer rules for immediate eligibility
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new West Virginia law will allow certain high school student-athletes to transfer schools without losing immediate athletic eligibility. Gov. Patrick Morrisey approved the measure March 31, and it takes effect June 11. Under the new law, a student may make a one-time transfer during the ninth or 10th…
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Mingo County PSD receives grant for water treatment plant
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Mingo County Public Service District was one of seven water and sewer service districts in the state that were either awarded grants or received a low-interest loan by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The grants and/or loans, which were announced last week by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, are to…
