By Tina Alvey, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Greenbrier County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday evening to allow marijuana growers, processors and distributors to operate in the county. West Virginia adopted a law nearly three years ago allowing the production and sale of marijuana to alleviate certain serious medical conditions and is[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day at Capitol is Feb. 4
Release from Alzheimer’s Association – West Virginia Chapter: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, has issued the following media advisory: The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day West Virginia State Capitol – Charleston, WV, is Tuesday, February 4 About the Event: In an effort to increase awareness and[Read More…]
Betting on the Super Bowl? W.Va. group says follow rules for responsible gaming
Release from Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to the American Gaming Organization, $6.8 billion will likely be wagered on this year’s Super Bowl, including legal and illegal bets. In West Virginia, three casinos offer in-person sports betting and mobile betting is also available throughout the[Read More…]
Wayne County, W.Va. , Commission to consider ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ resolution
By LUKE CREASY, HD Media WAYNE — Wayne County could be the next domino to fall in the sweeping trend of counties and municipalities declaring themselves to be “Second Amendment sanctuaries.” Commissioners in Wayne received a proposed resolution from Jedadi Combs, a Kenova resident, at their meeting Monday. If adopted,[Read More…]
More join fight to keep region’s Minor League teams
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON — Area Congressional representatives are on board with keeping Minor League Baseball in the region, but no progress on the issue has been reported. Both Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va. 9th District, and Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va. 3rd District, want to keep the Appalachian[Read More…]
WV Senate lawmakers discuss lease cancelation bill
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON — Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Energy Industry and Mining Committee was dominated by discussion of a bill opposed by the state’s oil and gas industry. While lawmakers were originally scheduled to discuss a bill supported by the industry, HB 4091, the entirety of[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 6, at Culture Center at Capitol Complex
Evening Media Social set for Feb. 5 at Embassy Suites in Charleston WV Press Association Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. The Legislative Breakfast provides a mid-session update on bills and[Read More…]
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders Conference to bring support organizations together
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A network of entrepreneurship support organizations will bring thinkers and doers from across the state under one roof to build connections and discuss innovative trends in promoting and supporting entrepreneurship in West Virginia. The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders Conference will take place Wednesday, April 1 from 9[Read More…]
Mon Health Medical Center to host diabetes prevention courses
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mon Health Medical Center is providing the opportunity for community members to participate in a free Diabetes Prevention Course series. The twenty-four class series will begin on February 11. Classes will be held each Tuesday at the Mon Health Medical Center Hazel Ruby McQuain Conference Center from 12[Read More…]
WV House lawmakers debate legal advertising bill
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, members of the House Judiciary Committee debated a proposed bill that would change the rules and requirements for publishing legal advertisements in the state’s newspapers. House Bill 4025, Creating a State Central Legal Advertising Website, would establish a new[Read More…]
