Month: September 2015

Gov. Tomblin announces launch of 844-HELP4WV

West Virginia’s first 24-hour substance abuse and mental health call line CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the launch of 844-HELP4WV, the first statewide 24-hour substance abuse call line, providing those battling substance abuse with information about specialized treatment and recovery services. “Substance abuse is a heartbreaking[Read More…]

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia recognized as state tourism office of the year

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia was named 2015 State Tourism Office of the Year during the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Shining Example Award Reception at Fall Forum which was hosted by the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau.  This is the 30th year of STS Shining Example Awards, which recognizes various[Read More…]

Natalia Olson-Urtecho: STEP up your export game with SBA

By SBA Regional Administrator Natalia Olson-Urtecho Ninety-six percent of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States and represent two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power. U.S. companies that export enjoy business success with increased sales and profit potential. Exporting also helps businesses weather downturns in the domestic economy by being[Read More…]

Morrisey files complaint against Morgantown rental agency Copper Beech

Morrisey: ‘We must prevent the charging of illegal, excessive fees on our young adults.’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced his Office has filed a complaint against a company that owns and manages residential rental properties in Morgantown, alleging the company charged tenants excessive fees in violation[Read More…]

Rep. Jenkins honors Tuskagee Airman John Watson Jr.

“He truly believed in giving back to his nation, and we are better off for his service to our country.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) honored the life of Tuskegee Airman and Beckley resident John Watson Jr., who passed away Aug. 31 at the age of 96. Rep.[Read More…]

Manchin wants hearings on OxyContin for kids

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin wants the U.S. Senate to hold hearings on the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to approve, in limited cases, prescriptions for the widely abused painkiller OxyContin for children as young as 11 years old. Manchin, D-W.Va., and eight other senators (six Democrats, one Republican,[Read More…]

Blankenship trial start just three weeks away

BECKLEY, W.Va. — With just three weeks before former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s trial is set to begin, prosecutors and defense attorneys are submitting final items for the court’s consideration, such as additional questions for the jury and jury instructions. Defense attorneys filed a motion Tuesday asking for voir[Read More…]

W.Va. motorists seeing more relief at gas pump

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Craig Hall was travel-tired as he pumped gas at a Shell station on Harper Road — crapped legs, sore back and strained eyes. However, there was a bright spot in his road travels from Ohio to the sandy beaches of Wilmington, N.C. — gas prices.  The farther[Read More…]

State Board OKs two-high school plan for Fayette

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Board of Education approved Fayette Superintendent Terry George’s plan Wednesday to realign the school district with a 6-3 vote after nearly two hours of discussion and much disagreement. Those who voted against the plan were board members William White, Beverly Kingery and Thomas Campbell.  George’s[Read More…]

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