By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Dozens of boats will roar on the Ohio River over Labor Day weekend during the 17th Annual Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta. The vintage vehicles and their drivers, coming from far and wide to Friendly City, will arrive in town for registration on[Read More…]
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W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers hear updates on prior authorization law, electronic portal requirement
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day two of the August legislative interim meetings, the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and PEIA met to hear a couple of presentations on the state’s prior authorization law and its new electronic portal use requirement, which became effective[Read More…]
Providers and advocates: More clarity needed on childcare subsidy funding
By Steven Allen Adams for The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Providers and advocates for childcare in West Virginia are pleased funding has been found to hold off a looming shortfall in childcare subsidy funding until the end of the year, but they’re not pleased with how this was[Read More…]
Fruits of Labor closed in Beckley
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Fruits of Labor has closed its Beckley location. The organization’s president, Tammy Jordan, announced the decision via email to city officials and media Friday afternoon, shortly after the Beckley location closed for the day. “After months of thoughtful consideration, Fruits of[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health support for the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. On Sunday, during the first day of August’s legislative interim meetings, members of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments[Read More…]
New ventures spark West Virginia economic development boom
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From 2017 to 2021, West Virginia attracted $6.2 billion in private sector investments, according to state Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael. In 2022 and 2023, the figure rose to $10 billion, which includes planned projects promised to bring hundreds of new[Read More…]
Editorial: School’s in session, slow down
Tyler Star News SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. — What’s the most dangerous part of the school day? It’s when children board or get off of the school bus, according to transportation experts. If drivers illegally pass a stopped bus that has its flashing lights on and stop arm out they risk hitting[Read More…]
Changing leaves: 2024 WV fall foliage map helps leaf peepers find peak colors
By Katelyn Aluise, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In anticipation of leaves changing in the coming months, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has released its 2024 Fall Foliage Projection Map to guide people toward scenic views. According to Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, the Division of Forestry provides the department[Read More…]
Justice: Sale of Greenbrier assets averted; employee insurance premiums paid
By Beth Sergent, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The family of Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with Beltway Capital to stop the sale of the family’s Greenbrier assets, including the historic Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, according to a Thursday morning news release. In addition, attorneys for[Read More…]
$4.2M fiber broadband internet dedicated in Wetzel County
By Shelley Hanson, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — More than 1,900 households in Wetzel and Harrison counties will now have the option to purchase broadband internet service thanks to the installation of 87 miles of new fiber cable. The project began about five years ago via[Read More…]
