By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A new law related to the needle exchange programs in West Virginia may cause repercussions in the spread of hepatitis C. Roger Topping, administrator of the Mercer County Health Department, has always been opposed to the bill and expressed his disappointment[Read More…]
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Several West Virginia swimming pools reopening for the summer
By Seth Mitchell, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As summer starts to creep up, many local swimming pools are opening to the public once again. The favorite swimming areas of many local residents were kept closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 quarantine regulations, forcing people to suffer the summer heat[Read More…]
Dormant Public Energy Authority holds potential for fossil fuel, clean energy development in West Virginia
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia fossil fuel industry leaders see untapped potential in the state Public Energy Authority. “If modernized, this authority could be a player in energy development in this state,” Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia Executive Director Charlie Burd said. State[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority to hold ribbon cutting for new offices
Friday’s 3:30 p.m. event at Historic Attar Center, 200 Main Street, Beckley Release from NRGRDA: BECKLEY, W.Va. – It is fitting that the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is celebrating moving its offices into the historic Attar Center at 200 Main Street, Beckley, a structure dedicated to economic[Read More…]
Effort would boost broadband in West Virginia
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, D.C. — Local and regional broadband projects may get a boost from Washington based on a bipartisan effort led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Capito and Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., on Tuesday reintroduced the Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, which would help[Read More…]
West Virginia Chamber president says recent jobs report shows economy is ‘roaring back’ from pandemic
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is praising the state’s recent unemployment data as a sign of an economy “roaring back” from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest unemployment data released by WorkForce West Virginia showed the[Read More…]
Analyst: End of supplemental unemployment benefits could slow West Virginia’s economic recovery
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has joined 20 other Republican governors in announcing plans to end federal supplemental unemployment benefits, claiming “a lot, lot, lot of folks are scamming the system” by accepting the extra $300-a-week payment. Justice said Friday, and reiterated Monday, that[Read More…]
Mobile vaccine clinics in West Virginia see young people participating
By Sarah Marino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Health Department’s mobile COVID-19 vaccine unit will continue providing vaccinations despite having a poor turnout recently in one part of the county. Administrator Lloyd White said he’s pleased with the response that the mobile clinics have gotten. He[Read More…]
As gas shortage continues, West Virginia’s Attorney General Morrisey joins other AGs in letter to Biden condemning Keystone XL project shutdown
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the Southeast slowly recovers from the Colonial Pipeline outage, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in calling upon President Biden to support additional energy infrastructure. “Americans depend upon safe and[Read More…]
Although mandate relaxed in West Virginia, face coverings may still be required
By Jessica Farrish, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — After Gov. Jim Justice signed an executive order on Friday, West Virginians fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may have thought they were free to ditch face coverings at indoor public gatherings, but local business owners will decide whether their customers may shop and eat without a[Read More…]
