By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia saw a dramatic decline in federal health insurance marketplace enrollments this year. When compared to last year’s enrollment numbers, West Virginia had a sharper decline than every other state except Louisiana. The federal government extended the enrollment deadline for Louisiana,[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Justice takes on prison, jail staffing woes with 2 executive orders
By MATT HARVEY NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Employees in other branches of the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety could be on the move temporarily soon due to staffing shortages at the state’s prisons and jails. Gov. Jim Justice signed an executive order Friday which permits[Read More…]
Sen. Charles Clements: Time to nix West Virginia’s vehicle property tax
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature may look this year at eliminating the personal property tax on automobiles — but lawmakers then would have to find a way to reimburse local governments and school districts that benefit from that revenue, according[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection REAP awards 2018 recycling grants
Release from WVDEP: Recipients across West Virginia receive share of $1.3 million in grant funding CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Cabinet Secretary Austin Caperton announced today that 23 recipients will receive a share of $1.3 million in Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Recycling Assistance Grant[Read More…]
18th Century fort gives glimpse of West Virginia winters long ago
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Seeing the old-fashioned architecture and period-accurate technology, clothing and settlers going about their days at Pricketts Fort feels like a step back in time. But a weekend in October actually brings visitors forward in time a few months into a somewhat[Read More…]
Officials quiet on sale of Williamson Memorial Hospital
By TRAVIS CRUM Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson Memorial Hospital representatives are silent on a deal that would see the hospital sold to a New Jersey-based company. The deadline to accept the deal expires today, but officials have not indicated whether the transaction will go forward. In March, it[Read More…]
West Virginia hospital merger litigation continues
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The ongoing litigation to decide the fate of a proposal to merge Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center will continue into 2018 as the West Virginia Supreme Court will rule on two arguments pertaining to the case on Jan. 23[Read More…]
Moving the city forward: Officials set goals, take progressive steps to ‘put Bluefield on the map’
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — The City of Bluefield has been taking a more progressive course in recent years, and officials say they want to keep in that way. Ron Martin is the new mayor of Bluefield, following the leadership of businessman Tom Cole. As co-owner of[Read More…]
Start healthy, West Virginia: Experts talk keeping resolutions
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Making New Year’s resolutions may seem daunting for many. For some, it may mean jumping into an exercise regimen or eating well, with no clue how to start. But, area experts are offering some tips to keep those resolutions. The U.S. Department of[Read More…]
Just another day (cold West Virginia day) at King Tut
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — While it can be assumed that the historical figure King Tut never saw below-freezing temperatures, the hardships of winter weather are known to the employees of Beckley’s own King Tut Drive-In. “It’s a win or lose,” said Rebecca Bradley. “It’s extremely hot[Read More…]
