FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian’s “24 Hours” project is back. Following the January launch of the around-the-clock photograph project, staff members are preparing for another day of capturing the moments that take place in Marion County. On Wednesday, reporters, sports writers, photographers and editors from the Times West Virginian[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Officials tout economic effects of Greenbrier Classic
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS— In connection with the Greenbrier Classic, some numbers are easy. A field of 152 golfers on a par-70 course, whittled to four in an exciting playoff won by 25-year-old Danny Lee, who took home $1.2 million. Numbers about the economic effect of the most recent week-long golf[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, July 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, July 13, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. EUROZONE, GREECE SEAL DEAL ON BAILOUT The tentative agreement[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin announces Community Corrections Grants
More than $6.3 million in grant funding to support 27 projects statewide CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Funds for community-based corrections programs and substance abuse treatment options available around the state as part of grants initiative announced by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today. Tomblin announced plans for the $6,311,801 in West Virginia Community Corrections (CC) Grant program[Read More…]
Residents warned of massive federal data breach
Attorney General Morrisey ‘extremely disappointed’ by federal government’s slow response to breach CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents are urged to monitor their personal accounts and credit reports after the federal Office of Personnel Management admitted a data breach of its systems was much larger than originally reported. The federal[Read More…]
Delegate Trecost issues statement on joining Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Patsy Trecost II, D-Harrison, issued the following statement upon being named to the West Virginia Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety: “I thank Governor Tomblin and Speaker Tim Armstead for allowing me this opportunity to serve on the West Virginia Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety.[Read More…]
Capito supports measures improving community schools, protecting students
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., co-sponsored two bipartisan amendments July 9, 2015, to improve coordination between community school programs and local communities and to protect school children from sex offenders. Both amendments passed unanimously and were agreed to as part of debate on the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act. “For the first[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin secures amendments to strengthen education reauthorization bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a goal of ensuring all children have access to a high-quality, well-rounded education that allows them to achieve and compete in the 21st century global economy, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, on July 9, successfully added four amendments to the Every Child Achieves Act. The ECAA legislation will overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
Delegate Ireland named to Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following the Governor’s announcement of his appointment to the West Virginia Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety, Delegate Lynwood “Woody” Ireland (R-Ritchie) expressed enthusiasm on being named to the commission. “I applaud the Governor in taking this step to ensure the safety of all involved and affected[Read More…]
Parkersburg hospital plans $20 million expansion
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Construction on a $20 million project to build a new emergency department and a 30-bed inpatient surgery unit at Camden Clark Medical Center begins Monday. Camden Clark Chief Executive Officer David McClure announced the start date and details Thursday afternoon with Ryan Taylor, president of Pickering Associates[Read More…]
