Former WV House leader Skaff killed in I-79 crash
Gov Morrisey confirmed former West Virginia House minority leader Doug Skaff died in a Tuesday car crash on Interstate 79 between Jane Lew and Weston at 4:15 p.m. Skaff, 48, of South Charleston, led in the House for over a decade, led HD Media, and served as interim WV Press Association president. Condolences poured in from state officials and labor groups, praising his community leadership and family focus.
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Mark Burdette named deputy director of West Virginia SBDC
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center names Mark Burdette as deputy director. A WV native, Burdette has built ventures and mentors entrepreneurs, strengthening WV BusinessLink since 2022 and earning the IEDC EDP credential. He co founded Citynet and led the Advantage Valley program, guiding expansion across all 55 counties.
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West Virginians fret over Social Security future
West Virginians including retirees, a former foster kid, and a caregiver voice alarm at the Trump administration cuts and proposed changes to Social Security. They warn of lost health care housing and dignity if benefits shrink, with residents from Philippi Morgan Town Fairmont and Saint Albans detailing personal struggles and fears of upheaval.
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