Release from West Virginia Parkways Authority CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investor response was so good to the most recent bond sale by the West Virginia Parkways Authority that Parkways officials were able to raise an extra $90 million for Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity highway construction and maintenance program. On June 9,[Read More…]
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice seeks $250M in spending during special session that begins today
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers will meet this morning in special session to consider 24 appropriations bills aimed at using end-of-year surplus tax revenue for economic development, tourism and corrections projects. The West Virginia Legislature gavels in at 11 a.m. today to consider Gov. Jim[Read More…]
West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition continues, prepares for weekend
By Jenna Pierson, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. — With the sun high in the sky and a comfortable breeze, the 48th annual West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition kicked off its second day Wednesday at the fairgrounds on Butcher Bend Road near Mineral Wells. “COVID got[Read More…]
Federal attorneys seek indictment against former West Virginia delegate accused in Capitol breach
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., told a judge this week the office plans to seek an indictment from a grand jury for former West Virginia State Delegate Derrick Evans Evans, 36, of Prichard, is accused of participating in the Jan. 6[Read More…]
West Virginia Highways workers lose largest mass public employee grievance in state history
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — What is believed to be the largest mass state employee grievance in West Virginia history, involving 501 Division of Highways employees, has been denied. In a decision issued Tuesday, Public Employees Grievance Board Chief Administrative Law Judge Billie Thacker Catlett concluded that[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers participate in broadband discussion
By Charles Young, WV News PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — Two state lawmakers participated in a panel discussion Wednesday focused on the opportunities presented by the American Rescue Plan for broadband internet expansion efforts. Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, and Sen. Bob Plymale, D-Wayne, said the stimulus package presents a unique opportunity for[Read More…]
New River CTC receives grant for Aircraft Maintenance Technician School
Release from New River Community and Technical College: BEAVER, W.Va. — The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College System has approved a $432,000 grant for New River Community and Technical College for the development of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) with an[Read More…]
Fresh eats, exciting music heading to Princeton, West Virginia, for Food Truck Frenzy & Festival
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — An event that brings a variety of foods together with the rock band Jefferson Starship and other performers is coming back Saturday to the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The Food Truck Frenzy & Festival begins at noon Saturday at the[Read More…]
Two amateurs share the lead after the first round of the 88th WV Open
Nick Fleming of Cabins, Mason Williams of Bridgeport lead at one under par Release from the West Virginia Golf Association BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — After one day of the 88th West Virginia Open at Pete Dye Golf Club two amateurs share the lead after the first round. Nick Fleming of Cabins and[Read More…]
Multiple small business owners in Morgantown join coalition with more than 100 West Virginia businesses to support ‘For the People Act’ voting rights bill
By Chris Slater, WV News SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — More than 100 small business owners joined together Tuesday to create the “West Virginia Small Business For Democracy” coalition. The first goal of the group is to urge Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to vote in the affirmative for Senate Bill 1, known as[Read More…]
