Charlie Roth

Investigative Reporter, @WSAZnews | formerly @princetonian, @investigatetv, @cnbc, @cbsnews, @wbrz

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

Today is my first day as an investigative reporter at @WSAZnews! I’m excited to get started and serve this community. Please reach out with any tips and story pitches – my inbox is always open: [email protected]

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

New investigation: West Virginia Auditor Mark Hunt raises eyebrows after signing tax deeds for a friend 

@henryculvyhouse and I went digging. We found records of Hunt’s signature on deeds he signed for friend, who is also employed by the auditor.

https://t.co/jw1QT8qv8e

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

I spent the day speaking with a dozen friends and former colleagues of Jay Rockefeller about his legacy and impact on West Virginia and the country – and who he was as a person.

Here is what they had to say:

https://t.co/4LhekxyCtK

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

I asked West Virginia officials about what they think is the state of public education here, as enrollment hits a new low.

"We're at a tipping point," the state superintendent told me.

Some data, plus Hope Scholarship discussions, in this piece.

https://t.co/vNgvqkQXrg

[Jack Herrera @jherrerx]

If you're curious about the vibes at Vivek Ramaswamy's watch party:

[Steven Allen Adams @stevenadamswv]

Ok. Unofficial tally: three new Dems joining state Sen. Joey Garcia in the Senate. House Dem minority potentially grows from 9 to 21. Canvas could add or subtract from some of those numbers. But good night for WV Democratic statehouse candidates.

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

In Ohio Republican election watch party – the reaction (or lack thereof) as Fox News called the race for Dr. Amy Acton

[Nicholas Wu @nicholaswu12]

If the name Ojeda sounds familiar...

https://t.co/YSvLNwvqHu

[Maddy Sperling @maddysperl]

Governor Morrisey told reporters that school aid issues would "dominate" the 2027 legislative session but did not indicate whether he would increase public school funding in his FY 2028 budget proposal.

Also, I'm making short lil videos now.

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

I asked Gov. Morrisey today if we could see a special session on public school funding before end of year. He didn’t totally rule it out and mentioned lawmakers will be in town next month (true). But he was quick to say it will be the top issue of the 2027 session.

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

New Hope Scholarship annual report just dropped:
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-- non-public school schools receiving funds; most in WV but others around the country
-- Flip N Cheer in top 10 education service providers receiving money
-- top 10 non-public schools receiving money

[Maddy Sperling @maddysperl]

Mountaineer Conservative Action, a PAC linked to Sen. Pres. Randy Smith, just dropped $100k on negative mailers against Del. Shawn Fluharty.

The PAC has now spent nearly $200k exclusively against the democratic state Senate candidate-- more than any other in the general so far.

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

Through reporting this, I learned that under current state law, the Hope Scholarship office isn’t notified when a parent faces criminal charges, nor is there a requirement for the Hope account holder to report such charges — like child abuse charges. https://t.co/Tc6JlayaIS

[Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1]

BREAKING:

Trump's head of FEMA just told states to prepare to handle disasters on their own.

The Trump admin's disaster chief told state officials they must increase their financial reserves and emergency capabilities to handle most disasters on their own — without federal help. https://t.co/C6X2KRyKsA

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

@AskAnnAli Holy forking shortballs that looks delicious

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

New: I looked into a WV child abuse case involving students using the Hope Scholarship.
I found challenges for public schools tasked with attendance monitoring for Hope students, including children missing school and in potentially dangerous situations.
https://t.co/Tc6JlayaIS

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

Last week, two women died when their car went up and over the interstate barrier at the I-64/77 split, landing in the gravel pit below. Theirs was the sixth crash and eighth death since May 2025 in the same spot.

Now, their children want answers.

https://t.co/A9XqGtDuu6

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

@stevenadamswv @BradMcElhinny I wasn’t even a twinkle in my parents’ eyes yet

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

$90 million in taxes from data centers is in on the line for Mason Co. schools, hinging solely on whether its tax levy passes in Nov. If not, the data centers keep the money.

Treasurer Pack called it an oversight in HB 2014 which “needs to be addressed.”

https://t.co/KqAY2LYYQj

[Charlie Roth @ImCharlieRoth]

The West Virginia Department of Education is presenting a proposed updated version of the public school funding formula. This has been a major talking point for a long time, as schools close across the state.

“This has been needed forever”

More details tonight on @WSAZnews

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

Busy day for WV reporters — multiple Supreme Court cases to watch, newsworthy agenda at state school board (more on that soon) this morning and general election frenzy happening ☕️