Criminal charges against former Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield have been dismissed in multiple counties. In Raleigh County, Hatfield faced three separate charges: Violation of a protective order (dismissed September 15, 2025, by Magistrate Greg Tanner) Violation of a domestic violence protective order (dismissed September 12, 2025, by Magistrate Matthew Epling) Intimidation and retaliation…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II, a Raleigh County attorney, to the West Virginia Parole Board, citing his extensive background in criminal defense and public service. Adkins, a Beckley native and owner of The Aspen Law Office in Raleigh County, brings years of legal experience to the position. A…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hope Gas, Inc. has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) seeking approval to raise natural gas rates for customers in 35 counties across the state. If approved, the proposed increase would generate about $79.6 million in additional annual revenue, representing a 40.95% overall rate hike. The…
