Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-Dec. 15, 2019 Press Release from First Choice Services: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents who are interested in free help to learn how they might enroll or re-enroll in health insurance under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have a free local resource available[Read More…]
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W.Va. Ski Areas Association announces passport program for 4th, 5th graders
Release from West Virginia Ski Areas Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Ski Areas Association has announced a new program this year, that will allow any child in the 4th or 5th grade to ski or snowboard for free. All of West Virginia’s ski areas, Canaan Valley, Oglebay, Snowshoe[Read More…]
Media Advisory: First Lady Cathy Justice to unveil 2019 Christmas Ornament
Event set for Culture Center ceremony at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has released the following media advisory: WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice, West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch, Tamarack Director Tammy Coffman, West Virginia artists Matt and Tessie Wallace. WHAT: First[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVDOH leaders to discuss upcoming I-64 Merritts Creek to Barboursville Mall project
Event at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 5 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways has issued the following media advisory: The WVDOH will hold a media event to discuss the upcoming Interstate-64 Merritts Creek to Barboursville Mall project. WVDOH officials will be on hand to answer questions and[Read More…]
Bluefield Daily Telegraph’s Perry named new regional editor for CNHI
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — CNHI announced Thursday that Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editor Samantha Perry will serve as the company’s new regional editor for its Georgia, Florida and Bluefield markets. In her new position, Perry will work with the company’s editors in Georgia and Florida to enhance content, provide professional development, help grow audience[Read More…]
Discounted registration ends today for Nov. 15 One-day workshop ‘Covering Substance Abuse and Recovery in Ashland, Ky.
ASHLAND, Ky. — Today, Friday, Nov. 1, is the deadline for the discounted registration fee of $50 for Covering Substance Abuse and Recovery: A Workshop for Journalists, to be held in Ashland, Ky., on Nov. 15. Registration will be $60 until Nov. 8, when it closes. Space is limited. The epidemic[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch’s Business Listening Tour visits Wayne and Cabell counties
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch visited businesses in Wayne and Cabell counties on this week. The companies represent industries from automotive component manufacturing to handblown art glass. The visits were part of an ongoing series of statewide listening tours. “West Virginia is home[Read More…]
WVU officials provide mixed outlook for Northern Panhandle economy
By ALEX MEYER, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The region’s economy is facing challenges but should see long-term growth, Ohio Valley business professionals and officials heard Wednesday during the 2019 Wheeling Economic Area Outlook Conference. The event at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack included presentations about the economic outlook for the state[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DIVIDED HOUSE APPROVES DEMOCRATS IMPEACHMENT RULES Democrats swept a rules package for[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin authors bill to help W.Va. miners caught in bankruptcy
By Eric Hrin | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he hopes that Murray Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection drives home the serious nature of the situation to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). “I understood, he understands how desperate this is,” Manchin said[Read More…]
