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Patrick Morrisey running for WV Governor

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2 years ago

February 4, 2024

Patrick Morrisey running for WV Governor

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is running for West Virginia Governor.

Morrisey spoke out about the opioid problems in West Virginia with one focus point on the education to help the younger generation see it is a bad path to go down.

He says he is set apart from the other candidates running against him because he has the qualified experience by accomplishing big things as the Attorney General.

Morrisey explains what his first 100 days in office would look like and focusing on the Hope Scholarship fund allowing students and families to choose where they want to go.

“Advancing West Virginia economically and one of the ways you do that is you actually set up a competition you look at the tax rates with all the states that you touch, you look at the regulations of all the states that you touch, the educational policy, workforce policy, licensing rules, you lay them all down and then the Governor, the legislature, and the people of West Virginia choose the best policy that’s most free, that’s most economically strong for our state. I think that’s going to be a big part of the first 100 days I am in office. I am also looking to dramatically expand on our Hope Scholarship school choice.” said Morrisey

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Critically wounded West Virginia National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

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December 12, 2025

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E-News | Downtown Dash planned Dec. 13

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2025

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Join the Main Street Morgantown family-friendly holiday shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 13) in Downtown Morgantown.

The event will feature a district-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes and the opportunity to explore holiday pop-up markets by Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op and Apothecary Ale House.

While exploring downtown shops, participants who spot DASH the Dog can collect stamps. Each stamp brings participants closer to the chance of winning prizes from downtown merchants such as gift cards and goods. To qualify for prizes, completed Downtown Dash Guides with five or more stamps must be turned into Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op, Apothecary Ale House or at Breezeline’s play-to-win tent on Courthouse Square.

As a break from shopping, parents and their little ones can visit Kids Craft, Cookies & Cocoa Central at the WARD Building to enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa and cookie bar and children’s crafts provided by Hotel Morgan sponsored by Main Street Morgantown and Breezeline.

Visitors can also visit the beautiful 25-foot-tall holiday tree on display at Courthouse Square, a collaboration between the City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and Main Street Morgantown.

Sponsored by Breezeline, the Downtown Dash celebrates the holiday season, promotes walking and shopping throughout the downtown district, and supports local businesses by driving foot traffic directly to storefronts.

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West Virginia First Foundation lauds Wheeling police for crisis intervention success

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1 day ago

December 11, 2025

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West Virginia First Foundation lauds Wheeling police for crisis intervention success

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation visited the Wheeling Police Department to commend its efforts in addressing the area’s mental health and opioid crisis.

Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger presented to the WVFF board, highlighting the department’s progress.

Schwertfeger attributed a 14% decrease in Group A crimes from 2024 to 2025 to the department’s crisis intervention program.

“Just another great partnership,” he said. “More collaboration in this area that we are very proud of and we want to keep the momentum going,.”

WVFF Executive Director Jonathan Board praised the program’s success.

“This in particular, the CIT program, that isn’t just in the ether, but is showing success – actual scientific success about de-escalation, about bringing together services providers and to boots on the ground and first responders, this is vitally important to not only this region but the entire state,” Board said.

The visit was part of WVFF’s ‘Hold the Line’ tour across the state.

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