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Shameful: Voucher shortfall must be corrected

As he announced the return last week of what has become an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey must surely have been aware of a statement on the state Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Family Assistance website that read: “The 2026 School ...

High Points of the Valley

* Athens County’s Baileys Trail System has been completed, giving hikers, bikers, runners and other adventure-seekers an 88-mile system that spans more than 9,000 acres of the Athens unit of the Wayne National Forest. “What began as a vision for trails has become a catalyst for community ...

Health Care: Lawmakers are not addressing problems

Reports from data analysis finance websites such as WalletHub don’t often paint a pretty picture of West Virginia, but in its “Best and Worst States for Healthcare” 2026, there is one bright spot for the state — and it may come as a surprise. The Mountain State ranks 19th in the ...

Tax Holiday: Take advantage of needed budget break

Need a budget break on back-to-school shopping? West Virginia’s Tax Division has one built in Friday through Aug. 3, with a sales tax holiday that should help. During those days, clothing priced $125 or less, laptops and tablets priced at $500 or less, school instructional materials priced ...

Your Money: Find out of you have unclaimed funds

West Virginians don’t want their money hanging around in state coffers, it seems, as state Treasurer Larry Pack announced earlier this month the Unclaimed Property Division returned a near-record $40.2 million in unclaimed property funds in fiscal year 2026. Individuals, organizations and ...