By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – Members of Wheeling City Council were slated to cast a final vote on legislation pertaining to the distribution of more than $584,000 from the city’s share of West Virginia’s opioid settlement funds, but officials unanimously decided to table the matter for further[Read More…]
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WVU Economist: Expansion of manufacturing could improve state’s economic outlook
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – As 38 counties in West Virginia see decreases in average annual employment growth, West Virginia University economist John Deskins cites expanding the state’s manufacturing industry as one way to “spark” economic development in these counties. Deskins serves as the assistant dean and[Read More…]
Raleigh County students to get free meals in ’24-25
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County Schools will offer free breakfasts and lunches to students in all grade levels starting next school year. The Raleigh County Board of Education approved the decision during a special meeting Monday morning. Raleigh County Schools Superintendent Serena Starcher said[Read More…]
Hatfield resigns as Williamson mayor
By Nancy Peyton Brown, Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson Mayor Charles Hatfield resigned Friday, May 3 during an emergency meeting of the city council, citing an ongoing criminal investigation into his time as CEO of the former Williamson Memorial Hospital. City Clerk Alma Smith, who has served in[Read More…]
Editorial: Mental Health: Know the resources available to you
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Declaring an awareness month is easy. Using the extra attention given during that month to actually make a difference is another story. But state Department of Human Services Bureau for Behavioral Health officials are certainly trying during this Mental Health Awareness Month. West Virginia joins[Read More…]
WVSOM celebrates 47th annual commencement
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The 2024 graduating class of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), on Friday – in the company of family, friends, peers, alumni, and faculty – took part in the school’s 47th commencement ceremony. “What a journey it has been,”[Read More…]
Mountain Valley Pipeline final cost estimated at $7.85 billion
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CANONSBURG, Pa. — The total cost of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now estimated to be $7.85 billion, according to developer Equitrans Midstream. The price tag is an increase of about $280 million compared to the pipeline’s last reported cost of $7.57 billion, according[Read More…]
Render Your Verdict: Voters get chance to select first elected judge to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Voters will have a new office to vote for this year with the first seat on the new West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals on the ballot. ICA Judge Thomas Scarr, one of three judges appointed by Gov.[Read More…]
While being ‘backbone of the economy,’ microbusinesses face unique challenges staying afloat in West Virginia
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Most businesses in West Virginia qualify as small businesses due to the number of people they employ. Although many people think small business owners enjoy passive income, most work alongside their employees to lower overhead costs and ensure the business stays[Read More…]
Town hall draws attention to issues for deaf community
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – A town hall at Independent Bible Church on Saturday invited legislators and members of the community to come listen, with hopes of shedding light on the issues that face deaf members of local communities. The town hall was hosted by Eastern Panhandle[Read More…]
