Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced a resolution to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. “Now therefore be it resolved,” the resolution states, “that the Senate commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. STORMS BREW AHEAD OF TRUMP’S GOLF HOLIDAY With his poll numbers stalled[Read More…]
State Fair of West Virginia opens today with WVDA taking active role
Press Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Fair of West Virginia is set to begin today in Fairlea, W.Va., and will run until Saturday, Aug. 17. This year, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will once again be hosting the West Virginia[Read More…]
Natural gas pipeline work ongoing around downtown Wheeling, W.Va.
By ALEX MEYER, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Work to replace pipes carrying natural gas underneath downtown Wheeling streets is ongoing at a section of Market Street, with more projects set to continue through mid-September. A company contracted by Mountaineer Gas began work last week to install new pipelines underneath[Read More…]
W.Va. Port Authority board postpones sale of state intermodal facility
By Alayna Fuller, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Public Port Authority board members made a motion to postpone the public sale of the $32 million Heartland Intermodal Gateway Facility in Wayne County at a meeting Wednesday. At the beginning of the meeting at the state Capitol Complex, Transportation[Read More…]
Lower gas utility bills anticipated for most W.Va. customers
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most natural gas customers in West Virginia should see a reduction in their bills this upcoming heating season, according to the Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia. The gas rates of customers are adjusted annually to account for the cost of gas in a[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. Gov. Justice delivers with $20 million aid package to NCWV Airport
From the The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: Wow! Or make that, WOW!! In an effort that matched or exceeded pre-event hype, Gov. Jim Justice delivered in a big way on his promise of a “historic announcement” Tuesday afternoon at NCWV Airport. The governor announced $20 million in funding for the[Read More…]
Drug companies ask U.S. Appellate Court to reevaluate decision to allow the public to see opioid pill data
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CLEVELAND, Ohio — Drug firms are requesting the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals re-evaluate its previous ruling lifting a blanket ban on the release of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s pill data, citing a U.S. Supreme Court opinion released after its ruling. U.S. District Judge Dan[Read More…]
Wheeling, W.Va., City Council hears mixed opinions on User Fee
City says special fee would not violate municipal home rule By ALEX MEYER, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING — As Wheeling City Council floated enacting a user fee at its meeting Tuesday, it heard from residents both for and against the measure intended to fund a proposed $14.5 million public[Read More…]
Orion Strategies hires new member in Pittsburgh
Press Release: CARNEGIE, PA. — Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications firm, has recently hired Julie Jameson as a Public Relations Assistant in its Pittsburgh office. Since opening an office in Pittsburgh, Orion Strategies has been able to continue expanding its work serving local, regional, and national clients in its public[Read More…]