From the Office of Senator Capito: MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Tuesday made several stops in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties where she met with constituents, small business owners, teachers, students, and community leaders. “It was great to be back in the Eastern Panhandle today to hear[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, Oct. 2
W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WARNINGS OVER TRUMP INQUIRY FLY BETWEEN POMPEO, DEMOCRATS The secretary of state tries[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney to address election meddling at 4:15 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In recognition of the month of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a press conference will be held at 4:15 p.m. today at the United States Federal Courthouse in Charleston to issue a public notice from the W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office that meddling with or attempting to[Read More…]
W.Va. revenue collections for September up over last year
First Quarter of Fiscal year 2020 $29.8 million under revenue estimates From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice reported today that September 2019 revenue collections resulted in a $20 million surplus, which was 5.4% above prior year receipts. The month of September also marks the end[Read More…]
Drought threatens drinking water supplies in Southern W.Va. counties
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — By the time an unusually dry September drew to a close, moderate drought had spread across the southern half of West Virginia, leaving water flow in some streams at volumes more than 75 percent below long-term median flow. All official climate monitoring[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announcement more than $32 million for affordable housing in W.Va.
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $32,559,963from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families.[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Appointments confirmed during W.Va. September interim meetings
By Phil Kabler For The West Virginia Press Association As legislators returned to Charleston for September interim meetings, the Senate met to confirm 137 Justice appointees, including Byrd White as commissioner of Highways – over concerns on whether he is qualified to hold that office. “I just feel comfortable I[Read More…]
Registration open for 2019 West Virginia Education Summit Oct. 30 in Charleston
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…]
WVU Petroleum, natural gas student receives Leah Berhanu Memorial Award
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— Torey Wright, a sophomore petroleum and natural gas major and Arabic studies minor, has been awarded the 2019 Leah Berhanu Memorial Award by The Thrasher Group. The award honors Leah Berhanu, a civil engineering student at West Virginia University and Thrasher Group intern, who was tragically killed in an auto-pedestrian[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Oct. 1
W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CIRCLE WIDENS IN IMPEACHMENT PROBE Democrats subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer[Read More…]
