A Herald-Dispatch Report HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — More than 50 vehicles carrying “suffragettes” and supporters of the 19th Amendment took to the streets of Huntington on Wednesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States. Vehicles were decorated for “Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration: Driving for[Read More…]
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W.Va. celebrating 100 Years since certification of 19th Amendment on Wednesday with virtual commemoration, events across state
Release from the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner will host a special ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, commemorating Women’s Equality Day and the 100th Anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote.[Read More…]
AARP West Virginia to mobilize older voters ahead of 2020 elections
Campaign to focus on protecting 50-plus voters and making their voices heard Release from AARP West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP West Virginia has launched “Protect Voters 50+,” a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect West Virginians age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. A[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General sues Walmart, CVS for failing to stem opioid epidemic
Release from the W.Va. Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed lawsuits against Walmart and CVS alleging the two opioid distributors should pay for helping create the state’s opioid epidemic and act to remediate what became a public health and financial crisis. The lawsuits[Read More…]
WorkForce warns West Virginians about cases of unemployment fraud
Release from WorkForce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has received thousands of fraudulent applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and agency officials are asking West Virginians to be on the lookout and protect their identities. WorkForce officials say thousands of people, who didn’t file an unemployment claim, have been mailed a Key Bank[Read More…]
Gary City Police Department invites law enforcement officials in region to demonstration of nonlethal weapon system
By John Tyson, The Welch News Editor WELCH, W.Va. – The Gary Police Department is hosting a demonstration of a new nonlethal weapon system Friday, August 28, at 10:00 A.M. at the Jack Caffrey Arts and Cultural Center located at 146 Wyoming Street in Welch. The system is a BolaWrap[Read More…]
Stonerise Healthcare issues update to community on COVID-19 infections
Monroe County Center supporting aggressive safety measures to stop spread of virus Release from Stonerise Healthcare: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following confirmation that two employees and one patient at Stonerise Healthcare’s Springfield Skilled Nursing Center (Monroe County) tested positive for COVID-19, and in accordance with guidance from the State of West Virginia,[Read More…]
West Virginia communities awarded AARP Community Challenge 2020 Grants
184 quick-action projects help make communities more livable for people of all ages CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The AARP Community Challenge 2020 Grant awards have been announced. West Virginia has two winners: Charleston and Ronceverte. In response to extraordinary community needs this year, AARP is investing additional funding to support projects in[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Agriculture investing $14 million in W.Va. water, wastewater infrastructure
Funding will Benefit More Than 6,000 Rural West Virginian Residents Release from USDA: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $14 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in six rural West Virginia communities. This[Read More…]
WV Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit taking registrations
Release from WV Forward: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Register today to participate in the West Virginia Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit on Sept. 14. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the work and home lives of women worldwide, join us as we discuss women’s issues in the face of the economic[Read More…]
