WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., has released the following information on the American Health Care Act: West Virginia families on Obamacare are looking at a 32 percent premium increase, it’s clear that Obamacare is deeply broken. More insurers are pulling out of Obamacare, offering fewer choices for consumers[Read More…]
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Artell: Author, illustrator, musician to present talk at Davis & Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College Student Education Association (SEA) will present Mike Artell, an award-winning author, illustrator, musician and professional speaker, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the Community Room of Booth Library on the College campus. The event is free and open to the public,[Read More…]
WVDNR announces trout stockings of W.Va. streams
Release from the WVDNR: ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reports the following waters were stocked the week of March 6, 2017: Anthony Creek Back Fork of Elk (C&R) Barboursville Lake Berwind Lake Big Sandy Creek Blackwater River Boley Lake Buckhannon River Buffalo Creek (Brooke) Buffalo[Read More…]
Opinion: Celebrate WVU’s legacy by imagining the state’s future
By Gordon Gee President, West Virginia University In February 1867, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah and 12 other territories had yet to join the United States. Secretary of State William Seward had yet to even commit the “folly” of purchasing Alaska. Much of what would become our country was still unsettled prairie — the rugged[Read More…]
W.Va. Symphony’s 2017 Raffle to support music across state
Release from West Virginia Symphony League and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: CHARLESTON, W.VA. (March 13, 2017) – The West Virginia Symphony League (WVSL) and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) invite the public to help bring the transformational power of music to all West Virginians with a one-in-800 chance to win[Read More…]
U.S. Small Business Administration participates in SBIR workshop on federal funding opportunities
Release from USSBA: HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA ─ Entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting to advance innovative concepts through the commercialization process can explore federal funding opportunities during the U.S. Small Business Administration’s SBIR Workshop, sponsored by RCBI and TechConnect West Virginia, Tue, April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. atRobert C. Byrd Institute[Read More…]
WV Power hosting MERCH Madness Sale
From the West Virginia Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 13, 2017) – Beginning today on wvpower.com only, the West Virginia Power will offer merchandise discounts during West Virginia University’s men’s basketball’s run during the NCAA tournament. The discounts will be solely based on the Mountaineers’ play as every win will open up the next[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: Chancellor Tucker to represent state community college system at congressional hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Sarah Tucker, Chancellor of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia, will testify this Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, at a hearing on “STEM Education: Preparing Students for the Careers of Today and[Read More…]
Secretary of State Warner, state leaders recognize ‘Honorary Secretaries of State’
Harrison County students Bethany Winters and Douglas Soule honored for voter registration efforts CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner is proud to announce that Liberty High School senior Bethany Winters and Bridgeport High School senior Douglas Soule have been selected for the “Honorary Secretary of State” program for their efforts to register[Read More…]
Media Alert: 2 p.m. today – Legislative leaders to unveil budget framework
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, and Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, will join fellow lawmakers to discuss the Legislature’s approach to the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget. WHAT: Press conference to discuss FY2018 budget framework WHO: House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha Senate[Read More…]
