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Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia’s Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 28

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 19, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice on Sep 19th, reminds hunters to prepare for archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild boar, which will open on Sept. 28. … Read More

Gov. Justice Announces Popular Elk Management Tours Return to Chief Logan State Park

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 19, 2024
Tickets for the guided tours are now available and are expected to sell out quickly CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Sep 19th, the much-anticipated return of Elk Management… Read More

Gov. Justice Celebrates Arrival of Fall in West Virginia

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 19, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced on Sep 19th, that fall color has started making its way into West Virginia, with higher elevations in the state now seeing pops of bright autumn leaves… Read More

Gov. Justice Announces Winner of Lottery Hunt with Whitetail Frenzy

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 19, 2024
Contest winner will be featured in an episode of popular hunting show CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) on Sep 19th, announced the… Read More

Applications for 29th Judicial Circuit Vacancy Now Available

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 16, 2024
Charleston, WV — The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph K. Reeder in the 29th… Read More

Gov. Justice, Division Of Forestry Unveil New Firefighting Equipment Ahead Of Fire Season In West Virginia

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 16, 2024
MULLENS, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) on Sep 16th, announced the arrival of vital new firefighting equipment to be used across West Virginia. The… Read More

WVGOP Condemns Political Violence Amid Another Attempt on President Trump's Life

September 15, 2024
Charleston, WV - West Virginia Republican Party (WVGOP) Chairman Matt Herridge released the following statement on Sunday:“As details continue to unfold, and despite initial conflicting… Read More

Gov. Justice Issues Statement After Second Assassination Attempt of President Donald J. Trump

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 15, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice released the following statement on Sep 15th, in response to a second assassination attempt on the life of President Donald J. Trump. “Once again, my… Read More

Gov. Justice Orders Flags To Half-Staff On Saturday, September 14, In Honor Of Former Delegate Betty Crookshanks

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 13, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV -- Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Greenbrier County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn… Read More

First Lady Justice Celebrates Two Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs at Petersburg Elementary and Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 13, 2024
WEST VIRGINIA — First Lady Cathy Justice visited two Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Communities In Schools sites in Grant and Tucker counties on Wednesday, September 11th. Prim, the 30th FWP… Read More

Gov. Justice Launches School Safety Task Force To Address And Mitigate Recent Threats

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 13, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — In response to the recent uptick in school threats across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has directed The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to establish a… Read More

Gov. Justice Directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, Partner Agencies to Investigate Threats of Violence to WV Schools

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 12, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia.… Read More

Gov. Justice Rings West Virginia Liberty Bell in Remembrance of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 11, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice delivered a reflection on Sep 11th, before ringing the West Virginia Liberty Bell four times at the State Capitol Complex in remembrance of the tragic events… Read More

Gov. Justice Celebrates Another Year of Record-Breaking Growth in the Tourism Industry

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 11, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov. Jim Justice on Sep 11th, announced West Virginia’s tourism performance for 2023, with the industry’s total economic impact approaching $9 billion last… Read More

Gov. Justice Announces Launch Of “Prepped To Serve Appalachia” Through Partnership With Chef Paul Smith, WV Health Right, Workforce West Virginia

From: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
September 11, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Sep 11th, the launch of "Prepped To Serve Appalachia," an accelerated fine dining worker certification program. The initiative is led by West… Read More