By Aila Boyd
The Craig County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 2 to move forward with exploring a formal boundary adjustment that could bring the Waiteville community of Monroe County, West Virginia, into Craig County, potentially marking the first interstate boundary change of its kind in a century.
Supervisor Jordan Labiosa, who initiated the discussion, said the county already provides emergency services, fire protection and school transportation up to the state line. He said folding Waiteville into Craig County could expand the local school system’s enrollment while formally aligning services the county is already providing.
Labiosa said he has spoken with Sen. Chris Head and Del. Terry Austin, who expressed openness to the idea if Monroe County officials are willing to support the adjustment. The proposed line would follow the ridgeline of Peters Mountain.
County Administrator Dan Collins recommended that the Planning Commission develop a proposed map. The board voted unanimously to send a formal letter to Monroe County before December to determine whether local officials are interested in pursuing the adjustment.
