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PoliticsBeckley

Lawmakers Debate Public Safety Funding Formula for Southern Counties

A proposed change to how the state funds county-level public safety services has drawn support and skepticism from officials in the southern coalfields.

Daniel Osei · Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min

CommunitiesBuckhannon

Buckhannon-Area Volunteer Fire Departments Face Funding and Staffing Strain

Volunteer fire departments serving the Buckhannon area say aging equipment and shrinking volunteer rosters are straining their ability to respond to calls.

Priya Nair · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 min