Regular burning season regulations now in effect From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation this week, officially rescinding the recent statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning. This action comes after the state received sufficient rainfall over the past several days[Read More…]
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WVU and CDC partnership helps build healthy futures in southern West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A cross-campus collaboration at West Virginia University is addressing local solutions for West Virginia’s health-related challenges. The Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy project is working in Clay and McDowell counties to increase access to physical activity and healthy foods. The WVU Extension Service, the College of[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., statement on withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria and Turkey invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. released the following statement on the announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria and Turkey’s decision to invade. “The announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria is a terrible miscalculation. We are abandoning our allies who have worked[Read More…]
Media Advisory: U.S. Congresswoman Miller to hold economic development roundtable on Friday
WASHINGTON D.C. – At 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, Congresswoman Carol Miller, R-W.Va., will hold an economic development roundtable discussion with Greenbrier County government and business leaders in White Sulphur Springs. This event is open to the press. WHAT: Economic Roundtable in Greenbrier County WHEN: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. [Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Tourism Office’s Fall feature available to all newspapers
EDITOR’S NOTE: W.VA. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby and her staff have released a Fall feature for all state media. The W.Va. Tourism Office “showcased Fall in state’s Potomac Highlands for 33 adventurous Metro D.C. Residents.” The feature outlines how a “Mystery vacation becomes the fall trip of a lifetime to[Read More…]
Opinion: U.S. Senator Manchin on the value of local newspapers
Celebrating National Newspaper Week For as long as our great nation has existed, newspapers have been part of the fabric that strengthens our democracy and makes our communities stronger. Before James Madison became our 4th U.S. President, he wrote the Bill of Rights and enshrined the freedom of the press into[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. should be realistic in trimming next state budget
From Parkersburg News and Sentinel: West Virginia’s state government fiscal dilemma is illustrated well by the relief state officials exhibited last week when they learned, one-fourth of the way through the current fiscal year, the general revenue budget is only $29.7 million in the red. It could have been worse,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Oct. 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHITE HOUSE CEASES COOPERATION WITH DEMOCRATS The U.S. Constitution gives the House[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce $7.9 million in ARC workforce and economic revitalization grants for W.Va.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,953,459 through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Grant Program for organizations across West Virginia. In addition to providing a variety[Read More…]
Shinnston, W.Va., Home Rule measures, including sales tax, on the table
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram SHINNSTON, W.Va. — The city of Shinnston will soon vote on an ordinance that would increase the sales tax in the city while reducing the business and occupation tax and eliminating the manufacturing tax. The proposed ordinance would implement a 1 percent sales tax[Read More…]
