From The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va. MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Area churches on both sides of the Ohio River are forming a group to try to positively influence decisions about the cracker plant proposed for the old Ohio Edison Co. power plant site along the river in Dilles Bottom, Ohio. A[Read More…]
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Update: Fire activity has decreased, hazards remain in Pendleton County, W.Va., wildfire
From The Exponent Telegram: UPPER TRACT — Despite fire activity in the area decreasing, crews are still dealing with hazards related to a wildfire at the Monongahela National Forest in Pendleton County. According to a release from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, firefighters in the area are still dealing with numerous hazards such[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce $4.6 million for W.Va. airports
From the office of Sen. Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,600,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airport runway construction and rehabilitation in West Virginia. “In West Virginia, our[Read More…]
W.Va. DHHR files motion to dismiss Foster Care lawsuit
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources filed a motion Tuesday in federal court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the agency of mishandling the state’s exploding foster care population. DHHR filed a motion in the U.S. District[Read More…]
AARP WV: Fraud Watch Network
AARP WV: What you should know about password protection AARP WV: Why you, or your parents, might be be a target for scammers AARP WV: Understand the benefits of AARP’s Fraud Watch Network
W.Va. Office of Medical Cannabis launches application process next month
Rules require $4.1 million in the bank and permits up to $50,000 By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The application window for businesses trying to break into the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry opens next month. Come Dec. 19, those seeking permits to operate as marijuana growers, processors, distributors[Read More…]
W.Va. Christmas Gift Ideas!
W.Va. Book: Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home By Larry Linwell Rowe Editor’s Note: The West Virginia Press Association is sharing previews from “Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home,” a book by Larry Rowe, Charleston attorney and member of the[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey underscores importance of safe Thanksgiving shopping
Release from the Office of the Attorney General: CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season begins with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The holiday shopping season can be very busy and, at times, exhilarating,”[Read More…]
Plan early for Black Friday
Today the Charleston Gazette-Mail will have staff at the intersection of MacFarland and Virginia Street selling its early Thanksgiving editions chocked full of Black Friday advertisements. Drive by between 6 p.m . – 11 p.m. or as long as supplies last to get your early editions. Don’t miss this chance[Read More…]
Former statewide director of Higher Education eLearning honored for work on behalf of West Virginia’s adult learners
Release from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Roxann Humbert, former Statewide Director of Higher Education eLearning with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), was recently awarded the Ron Legon Leadership Award for Quality Assurance in Online Education in recognition of her contributions to[Read More…]
