After years of pleas to address water crisis, Morrisey begins two-day Southern WV listening tour

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 924

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that he will be taking a brief listening tour around the state’s southern coalfields to hear about the persistent water issues residents in the region face.

The listening tour started on Tuesday and will go through Wednesday. Morrisey said during a news conference Tuesday morning that he will be stopping in four counties — Wayne, Mingo, Wyoming and McDowell — to meet with local officials and water operators and learn …

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