CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is open for the 7th annual Excellence in Education: It’s Everyone’s Business Summit, Oct. 30 at Embassy Suites in Charleston The West Virginia Education Summit is hosted by The Education Alliance and serves as a venue for discussion with business, legislative, education, and community leaders. Participants have the[Read More…]
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Media Alert: U.S. Senator Capito participating in Infor’s 10: 30 a.m. grand opening today in Charleston, W.Va.
From the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Monday, October 21, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will speak at the grand opening of global technology company Infor’s new office in downtown Charleston. Senator Capito played an instrumental role in recruiting Infor to the Mountain State. The company officially announced their decision[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Oct. 21
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHOSE DEFENSE OF THE PRESIDENT IS BEING SECOND-GUESSED Trump’s acting chief of[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Gov. Justice to present Recycling Assistance Grants at Canaan Valley Resort
Press conference set for noon, Monday, Oct. 21 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following information was released by the Office of the Governor: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, officials with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection WHAT: Gov. Justice will present over $1 million dollars in Recycling Assistance Grants at the annual West Virginia[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va officials hosting press conference at 10 a.m. for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
From the Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner will join Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and statewide nonprofit organizations to kick off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week with a proclamation signing and press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday,[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Industry outpaces national growth by 58 percent
Report released to public Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday (Oct. 16, 2019) that West Virginia’s tourism industry grew for the second consecutive year in 2018. This two-year growth trend reverses years of decline and outpaces national growth by 58 percent.[Read More…]
W.Va. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission accepting nominations for 2020 ‘Living the Dream Awards’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the 2020 “Living the Dream Awards.” Since its inception in 1986, The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission has recognized individuals and organizations in the state of West Virginia through[Read More…]
New WVU program aims to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — High school graduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon be joining West Virginia University’s campus through a new program developed to prepare them for independence that will provide improved academic, social engagement and real-world work experiences. Students ages 18-23 who are enrolled in the program[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Oct. 17
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US REP. ELIJAH CUMMINGS DIES AT 68 The Maryland congressman became the[Read More…]
J. F. Allen Company, W.Va., promotes Bryan Leatherman to vice president
Release from J. F. Allen Company: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — J. F. Allen Company, Buckhannon, has announced that Bryan Leatherman has been promoted to Vice President. Leatherman, formally the general manager of the Asphalt Division, will now have responsibilities across all divisions. In 2002, Leatherman was hired as the operations manager[Read More…]


