MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation recently awarded three grants to West Virginia University through the WVU Foundation totaling $304,300. These grants will benefit various programs, initiatives, and individuals at WVU including: · WVFOODLINK Nourishing Networks Program – $152,300- Grant funding received by the program, led by Dr. Bradley[Read More…]
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Hardwood industry maintains self-sustainability
From the West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone: Elkins, W.Va. – The long-term outlook for jobs and industry supported by West Virginia’s hardwoods looks strong as data trends show that reforestation efforts and responsible timbering have enabled the state to maintain a steady growth in hardwood volume since 2010. The average hardwood timber[Read More…]
Twelve Highmark Health employees named Jefferson Awards winners for public service
PITTSBURGH — In a ceremony this week, the Highmark Health organization honored dedicated employees for their outstanding volunteer work by presenting them with Jefferson Awards for Public Service and a monetary contribution for the nonprofit organization of their choice. Highmark Health is one of 27 U.S. organizations that serve as Jefferson Awards Champions,[Read More…]
West Virginia Forestry Director announces retirement after 18 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 18 years as State Forester, Director Charles “Randy” Dye will retire from the West Virginia Division of Forestry on Monday, May 1. Dye, a native of Parkersburg, earned a degree in forest management from West Virginia University, and has worked in forestry since 1974. He was[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office releases report on first 100 Days
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner announces the release of a report detailing the first 100 days since taking office January 16, 2017. The report details the successes of the Office, including the transformation of the Charleston office to make it customer-friendly, the creation of the seven-member Field[Read More…]
Small Business from Fairmont wins top federal contracting award
Government contracting industry leaders to be honored during National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2017 National 8(a) Graduate of the Year award goes to Leah Heimbach, a former paramedic, critical care nurse, and healthcare attorney, who co-founded Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) in 2002 to provide innovative[Read More…]
Opinion: AARP, Hospitals and patients condemn GOP Health Care Plan
From the Alliance for Healthcare Security: CHARLESTON, W,Va. — AARP, American Medical Association, doctors, hospitals and patient advocacy groups this week have all voiced their condemnation and opposition to the current GOP proposal dubbed the American Health Care Act. The AARP, issued a second letter to Congress, urging all 435 members of the U.S. House[Read More…]
Senate President Carmichael: Delay in implementing W.Va. Right-to-Work Law costing state jobs, investment
Release from the W.Va. State Senate: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, today said the delay in implementing West Virginia’s right-to-work law continues to cost the state potentially billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey’s stay of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Justice calls lawmakers back for May 4 budget session
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday evening he will call the West Virginia Legislature into special session on May 4 to approve the state’s 2017-18 budget plan. “I think we’re on a pathway to pass a budget that’s going to be really special,”[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court case to decide on gas and oil royalties
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Those receiving royalty checks for Marcellus and Utica shale drilling in West Virginia could see their payments drop, pending a decision by the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals. During a Wednesday meeting with mineral owners in Wheeling, West[Read More…]