Harrison County, West Virginia, is changing how it conducts local elections by synchronizing them with state elections starting in 2026. Officials anticipate that this move will streamline the voting experience and potentially broaden participation in both county and municipal races.

A 45-year-old Harrison County man who murdered a restaurant coworker will not get another chance at trial. The West Virginia Supreme Court denied his request, keeping the life sentence without parole in place and ending the appeal process.