By Ken Ward, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a sunny Monday afternoon two and a half years ago, Jim Justice, the wealthiest man in West Virginia, took the oath of office as the state’s 36th governor. Standing at the base of the Capitol steps in Charleston, he assured his[Read More…]
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W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch continues business listening tour with visits to Wyoming and Raleigh counties
Release from W.Va. Department of Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch today completed his latest set of visits to local businesses throughout West Virginia as part of an ongoing statewide listening tour. Secretary Gaunch’s recent stops came in the southern West Virginia counties of Wyoming and Raleigh, Aug.[Read More…]
WV DOH to hire consultants for secondary-road repair projects
By Phil Kabler, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Having evidently decided it needs help dealing with the daunting task of fixing the state’s crumbling secondary roads, the West Virginia Division of Highways will open bids Thursday to hire consultants to assist in the effort. According to the request for quotes,[Read More…]
As whooping cough evolves, WVU researcher studies how to maintain vaccine’s effectiveness
Press Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Scientists and bacteria are locked in an arms race. Over time, bacteria can evolve to resist today’s powerful vaccines. Bordetella pertussis—which causes pertussis, or whooping cough—is no different. Although the current vaccines that protect against it are highly effective—plunging the annual death rate from[Read More…]
Mon Health Medical Center fund-raiser set for comprehensive perinatal depression program
Release from Mon Health: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The 57th Annual Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary’s Ball of the Year will benefit the development of a community-focused perinatal depression program, one of only 13 in the nation. The annual fundraising event will be held on November 16, 2019 at the Morgantown Marriott[Read More…]
WVDEP opens annual ‘Roadsides in Bloom’ photo contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is now taking submissions for the 17th Annual West Virginia Operation Wildflower 2020 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Sept. 1. The following rules for the contest apply:Photographs must be taken in West Virginia;Entries must be[Read More…]
Ritchie County Delegate Harshbarger resigns from W.Va. House for new job
By Jess Mancini, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A member of the House of Delegates from Ritchie County is resigning to take a new job at his employer, a company spokesman said. Delegate Jason Harshbarger, R-7th, a 14-year employee of Dominion Energy, will become the new state policy[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Aug. 15
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DETAILS OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN’S DEATH NOT YET REVEALED Medical officials have performed[Read More…]
Digital Relativity makes Inc. 5000 list for a second year in a row
W.Va. marketing agency on of nation’s fastest-growing private companies Press Release: FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Inc. magazine has recognized Digital Relativity, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Fayetteville and Charleston, W.Va., as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row. “We are honored to[Read More…]
Media Alert: Delegate Jason Harshbarger, R-Ritchie, announces planned resignation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegate’s Clerk’s office has received a resignation letter from Delegate Jason Harshbarger, R-Ritchie, announcing his planned resignation. House Communications Director Jared Hunt issued the following statement on the process to replace a delegate: For those who have not been through this process[Read More…]