Michael Lemley

Especial Projects Editor at WV News

Especial Projects Editor at The State Journal

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Gov. Morrisey holds bill signing for Lauren's Law, increasing penalties for fentanyl crimes

14 hours ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday held a bill signing for a piece of legislation that imposes harsher penalties for drug crimes, particularly those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Senate Bill 196, titled Lauren's Law, retooled much of the state's standing law regarding the possession, manufacture and sale of controlled substances, as well as laws pertaining to the transportation of controlled substances into the state and conspiracy to commit such crimes.
Randolph County, West Virginia, man sentenced for drug trafficking

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A Randolph County man was sentenced Wednesday on federal drug charges. William Durnal, 60, of Elkins, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for methamphetamine possession and distribution, according to a release from the office of acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.
Lewis County Calendar of Events

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

Thursday, April 24Third Annual Lewis County Volunteer Dinner, noon, Saint Paul’s West Hall. Covered dish dinner will feature the main course provided by the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Food Service Department. New this year will be the naming of the first-ever Lewis County Volunteer of the Year. Free Childbirth Classes, 5:30-7 p.m., Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital 2nd floor Boardroom. Registration is required for all participants. For more information, call 304-269-3108.
Trio of WVU students named Goldwater Scholars

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Three West Virginia University students have been awarded the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences which supports students with strong commitments to research careers.
Almost Heaven Swings added to 3 parks in West Virginia

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has added three new Almost Heaven swings to the Mountain State: Sportsman Park in Wirt County, Tygart Lake State Park in Taylor County, and Valley Falls State Park in Marion County. There are now 36 Almost Heaven photo-op swings available throughout the state, making it easy for travelers to access one in all regions of West Virginia. Visitors are encouraged to share their photos on social media using #AlmostHeaven.
Virginia confirms first measles case of 2025 as outbreaks continue across nation

3 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

RICHMOND, Va. (WV News) — Another state bordering West Virginia has confirmed a case of measles, adding to the outbreaks currently sweeping the nation. The Virginia Department of Health announced Monday that it has confirmed a case of measles. The patient is a child, age 4 or younger, in the Northwest Region of the state who recently traveled internationally. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed.
Lawmakers tighten the leash on education

6 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

The longer the state Republican Party maintains its supermajority over the Legislature, the more clear it becomes that they want to ensure they have firm control over as much of the state’s operations as possible. Beyond the most attention-grabbing of these measures — like the questionably passed DEI bill and the failed proposal to exempt themselves from public record laws — another clear example of this exertion of power is a pair of bills aimed at education.
Frontier reports phone outage in Clarksburg (West Virginia)

6 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Frontier Communications has reported a phone outage on W. Main St in Clarksburg affecting 10,331 customers, according to the Harrison County Alert System. Affected customers are unable to call 911, as well any other numbers, and are unable to receive calls. You must be logged in to react. Click any reaction to login. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to login.
West Virginia governor appoints Brent Wolfingbarger as PEIA director

6 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday appointed Brent Wolfingbarger as the new director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency. “With an impressive professional background and deep experience working in West Virginia, I have every confidence in Brent Wolfingbarger to lead PEIA and tackle the challenges currently facing the agency,” Morrisey said.
West Virginia's suspension of poultry events to be lifted May 1

1 week ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — As of May 1, 2025, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture will lift the suspension on all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and poultry sales at flea markets or auction markets based on the following conditions being met:• No HPAI detections in West Virginia commercial poultry or backyard flocks located near commercial premises during April 2025.