Harrison County commissioners will hold a public hearing this Wednesday to consider a rate increase proposed by the Greater Harrison Public Service District. The decision could have a direct impact on utility rates across the area, prompting commissioners to invite local residents to share their views.

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.