Month: August 2017

Infrastructure projects receiving loans through clean water state revolving fund

  Eight projects approved so far, with more eligible CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eight water infrastructure projects across West Virginia will receive funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), including new and upgraded wastewater treatment plants to better serve residents, increase efficiency, and reduce pollution. The CWSRF program provides[Read More…]

Media Alert: Erma Byrd Higher Education Center to celebrate 10th anniversary

More than $30,000 in scholarships available for students BEAVER, W.Va. — The Erma Byrd Higher Education Center, West Virginia’s first collaborative higher education campus, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Friday. During the event, students, faculty and community members are invited to participate in a variety of fun activities including the[Read More…]

WVPA Convention 2017: Remember your silent auction items

  CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The Spirit of Jefferson newspaper added more flavor  to the annual West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s silent auction with unique items from the Eastern Panhandle. The silent auction is part of the WVPA Convention 2017, which starts today is at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. The convention runs[Read More…]

WVONGA: Good news and bad news on gas production growth

By Anne Blankenship Executive Director West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the past couple of weeks, oil and gas news has indicated growth and challenges for the industry in West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, oil and gas production has increased for[Read More…]

Media Advisory: U.S. Rep. Jenkins to speak at Tug Valley Job Fair Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) will address attendees at the Tug Valley Job and Resource Fair at Belfry High School in Belfry, Ky. Rep. Jenkins is hosting the job fair along with Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) to connect local job seekers and employers[Read More…]

WVPA Convention 2017: How should we dress?

CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention starts Thursday evening, and in the best tradition of the newspaper industry, registration and room reservations are still coming at deadline. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the convention theme, but one thing never changes: There is no rush[Read More…]

Most WV state agencies late in submitting financial audit information

By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Less than 10 percent of West Virginia government agencies included in a financial audit submitted information to the Department of Administration on time, the governor’s chief of staff, Nick Casey, said Tuesday afternoon. Late submissions are inexcusable and have been increasing over[Read More…]

EPA finalizes plan to cap Kanawha River dioxin

By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal regulators have finalized plans to cap dioxin-contaminated sediment in a 14-mile stretch of the Kanawha River west of Charleston to address toxic pollution left in the river by Monsanto’s former chemical plant in Nitro, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced[Read More…]

Trump rally will lead to road closures Thursday afternoon

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Several roads and areas will be closed off Thursday, Aug. 3, as Huntington prepares for the arrival of President Donald Trump for a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Roads in the immediate vicinity of the arena will close at noon[Read More…]

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