West Virginia News Roundup: Emergency Extension, Rural Health Funding, and State Fair Season

Published Aug 14, 2026 · Community · Red Rock Daily staff

Here’s a roundup of recent West Virginia news: Gov. Patrick Morrisey extended the state of emergency for 12 counties hit by July storms, announced $4.2 million for rural healthcare, and the 101st annual State Fair of West Virginia is underway.

State of emergency extended for 12 counties

Gov. Patrick Morrisey extended the state of emergency for 12 West Virginia counties hit by July storms, keeping it in effect through Sept. 19 (West Virginia Watch; WOWK 13 News; WTOV, Aug. 14, 2026).

$4.2 million for rural healthcare

Morrisey announced $4.2 million in funding for rural healthcare in West Virginia (WTRF, Aug. 14, 2026).

Guilty plea in deadly Turnpike hit-and-run

A man pleaded guilty in the deadly October hit-and-run on the West Virginia Turnpike (WCHS; WOWK 13 News, Aug. 14, 2026).

101st State Fair of West Virginia underway

The 101st annual State Fair of West Virginia is underway this August (Charleston Gazette-Mail; WCHS, August 2026).

West Virginia’s oldest living citizen turns 107

Ginny Cadd, believed to be West Virginia’s oldest living citizen, celebrated her 107th birthday (WV MetroNews; WCHS; WTRF, August 2026).

For more on the Mountain State, see the West Virginia guide.