By Greg Stone, Charleston Gazette-Mail FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — John and Linda Stimpson of Norfolk, Virginia, arrived Tuesday at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, completing a trip from Asheville, North Carolina. They took a few moments to relax at the Canyon Rim Visitors’ Center. The gorge in all its splendor[Read More…]
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West Virginia aircraft from the 167th Airlift Wing assisting ongoing operations in Afghanistan
By Emily Keefer, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Wednesday, an official post on Facebook by Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, current director of the Air National Guard, was shared, including a photo which showed a West Virginia Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster lll aircraft from the 167th Airlift Wing,[Read More…]
Frontier says it will hire 100 new employees in West Virginia
By Fred Pace, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Frontier Communications says it will hire 100 new employees in West Virginia by the end of 2021. The newly added roles will include cable splicers and outside plant technicians to support the company’s expansion of its fiber network over the next[Read More…]
Lydia McGoldrick Wilson dies after battle with COVID
Services Sunday in St. Marys for daughter of WVPA Board Member Jim McGoldrick CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lydia Anne McGoldrick Wilson, 35, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Aug. 23, 2021, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown after a battle with the COVID-19 virus. She was born April 27, 1986, in Parkersburg and[Read More…]
Report alleges Representative Alex Mooney of West Virginia improperly used campaign cash
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A report from a congressional news outlet revealed Wednesday that 2nd District Congressman Alex Mooney racked up thousands of dollars for food and trips all paid for with campaign donations. CQ Roll Call revealed the results of a report from the[Read More…]
West Virginia officials predict hospital bed shortage
By Joselyn King, The Inter-Mountain WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia officials predict a future shortage in hospital beds and available health care in the state if COVID numbers continue to surge, and current trends aren’t reversed. Gov. Jim Justice and his COVID advisory team announced during a briefing Wednesday there[Read More…]
West Virginia singer signs recording, publishing contract with music company
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Local singer Dawn Rix knew she had a deal on the horizon of some sort, but she wasn’t sure just what kind until she discovered her own good news on Facebook. Rix recently signed a recording and publishing deal with Emanant Music.[Read More…]
Former delegate: Statewide virtual charter school planned in West Virginia, with Stride as provider
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new group is applying to start a statewide virtual charter school in West Virginia, according to one of the two former Republican delegates on its five-member governing board. Terry Waxman, who represented Harrison County in the state House of Delegates for[Read More…]
Two W.Va. Senior Amateur Championship trophies headed to Huntington
WV Press Release Service CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2021 West Virginia Senior Amateur Match Play Championship concluded Wednesday at Edgewood Country Club. The Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), is for players age 50 and up, and featured a total of 66 players starting the event on Monday.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting meeting tonight in Huntington
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting hs issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting WHAT: public hearing on redistricting WHEN: doors open at 5:30 p.m.; anyone who would like to be guaranteed an opportunity speak during the hearing will need to be present[Read More…]
