WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the National Coal Council (NCC) have approved a new report, which details a significant number of Federal and state policies and initiatives that could support the deployment of advanced technologies for coal power generation. The report, completed at the request of the U.S. Secretary of[Read More…]
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U. S. SBA’s West Virginia District Office debunks common Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Myths
Q&A with SBA hosted every Tuesday, Thursday in July From the U.S. Small Business Administration: CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office is hosting Q&A with SBA every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm this month to help small business entrepreneurs get their Paycheck Protection Program[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 11:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 11:30 a.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Friday, July 17. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
WVSSAC sets fall high school, middle school sports schedules
By TIM STEPHENS, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Most original West Virginia high school schedules for fall sports are worthless, thanks to COVID-19. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has issued new dates for preseason, in-season and postseason events. All dates, of course, are subject to change. The uniform[Read More…]
WVU applauds decision to rescind ICE guidance for international students amid COVID-19 pandemic
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The federal government has rescinded guidance, opposed by West Virginia University and other higher education institutions, that would have required international students to enroll in in-person courses to remain lawfully present in the United States. With the revocation of the July 6 rules, regulations set forth[Read More…]
W.Va. Symphony Orchestra announces vital NEA grant awarded through CARES Act
Release from The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is humbled to receive a vitally needed National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant totaling $50,000.00. The grant, made available through the NEA, was created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Safety (CARES) Act. Recipients[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 1:30 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Wednesday, July 15. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 4,463 positive cases, 97 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 4,463 Total Lab Results reported – 215,450 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.07 Total Deaths – 97 After 3,535 more[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito issues statement on charges against former Clarksburg VA employee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the news that U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has charged former Clarksburg VA Hospital employee Reta Mays with seven counts of murder and one count of assault with intent to murder: “Our veterans should always feel safe[Read More…]
Daelim Chemical USA withdraws from Ohio Valley ethane cracker plant project near Moundsville, W.Va.
PTT Global Chemical America says local site still ‘top priority’ From The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Daelim Chemical USA, a partner in the proposed PTT Global Chemical America ethane cracker plant project in Belmont County since 2018, has withdrawn from the project. The announcement came in a joint statement[Read More…]
