CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia employers will see a projected $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year after the 11th consecutive reduction in rates was announced by Gov. Early Ray Tomblin today, July 31. Tomblin also announced West Virginia employers have seen a savings of more than $323[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Manchin votes to fund transportation and highway projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted in support of two bills on Thursday, July 30 that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31funding lapse. He also voted to pass the Developing[Read More…]
Emergency funding announced for Webster County Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Webster County Memorial Hospital will receive funding to assist with infrastructure repairs following severe flooding earlier this month. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced on Thursday, July 30 the awarding of $50,000 in crisis grant funding to WCMH. “This emergency funding through the Rural Health Systems Program gives us the[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin and responsible action on Iran
A Gazette editorial from The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hurrah for Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who is lining up against the Republican clamor for war with Iran. On the CBS “Face the Nation” show, Manchin indicated that he supports the treaty negotiated by Secretary of State John Kerry, which will[Read More…]
‘String Band’ festival returns to Fayette County
CLIFFTOP — Hidden in the hills of Clifftop is Camp Washington-Carver. Since 1990, the Camp has played host to the Appalachian String Band Music Festival, or as the locals call it, String Band. “I’ve been with it since it started,” Contest Coordinator Bobby Taylor said. “ We have 10 countries[Read More…]
Pipeline may spur Va., not W.Va. job creation
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A natural gas pipeline that bisects West Virginia holds no promise of economic development here past construction, but the governor of Virginia says he’s depending on that pipeline to bring manufacturing back to a struggling area. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is slated to end in Pittsylvania County,[Read More…]
Gambling, property value declines affect Jefferson County schools
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Schools district is going to have to make some choices soon, said superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson, who at Thursday’s board retreat outlined some of the financial challenges being faced by board members. For example, the district faces a $1 million shortfall – the[Read More…]
Manchin issues statement on 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30. “Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson established Medicare and Medicaid, two vital programs that have since become essential to our families and communities. I have always[Read More…]
Who’s the strongest pony of them all?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The pony pull and the crowning of the Little Miss and Little Mister were two of the main events during the fourth day of the Monongalia County Fair, on Thursday, July 30. Five-year-old Randy “Trey” Murray III, of Morgantown, was crowned Little Mister, and Oliva Morgan, 5,[Read More…]
Sheetz to pick W.Va. bakery to supply pepperoni rolls to W.Va. stores
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Convenience store chain Sheetz will select a West Virginia company to supply its pepperoni rolls for its West Virginia stores, a corporate official told The Exponent Telegram on Thursday. Sheetz spokeswoman Tarah Arnold said the company is in the process of meeting with vendors. “We haven’t made[Read More…]