Hancock County facing $380,000 deficit as proposed 15% cut to Sheriff's office sparks debate

Hancock County facing $380,000 deficit as proposed 15% cut to Sheriff's office sparks debate

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Hancock County commissioners and department heads met at the courthouse Thursday afternoon for another workshop going over their budgets. The county is facing a nearly $380,000 deficit for the upcoming fiscal year (2026-27) and commissioners are looking to see where they can make cuts. One of the proposals is another 15% reduction [...]