In Beckley, the Raleigh County Commission devoted its latest meeting to key local issues, from election preparations and public-awareness efforts to infrastructure development and funding requests for emergency services. County officials underscored accountability and community engagement in shaping these decisions.

The Army Corps of Engineers is suspending $11 billion in infrastructure projects because of the ongoing government shutdown, according to White House budget director Russell Vought. He attributes the freeze to a lapse in federal funding, describing it as the result of a “Democrat shutdown.”

Tombstone officials are set to convene for a special City Council meeting to discuss requesting over $500,000 in state grants aimed at funding seven key projects in the city.