CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed disappointment in light of Sunday’s decision by Dominion Energy and Duke Energy to cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The decision comes just weeks after the Attorney General led an 18-state coalition that helped convince the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court[Read More…]
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Candidates in West Virginia Secretary of State’s race looking at debates
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Based on public statements from the two candidates for Secretary of State, residents in West Virginia should be able to hear the candidates debate before the General Election in November. Incumbent Mac Warner, the Republican candidate, in a newspaper OP-ED published July 2, challenged[Read More…]
W.Va. State Tax Department will reopen for in-person customer service by appointment
Release from the West Virginia State Tax Department CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tax Commissioner announces that starting July 7, 2020, the West Virginia State Tax Department will reopen their offices for in-person customer service by appointment only. Locations reopening include the Taxpayer Services Office and Charleston Regional Office located in the Greenbrooke[Read More…]
West Virginia launches Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture program
A release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud to announce the launch of the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture program. The program, formerly known as Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture, had its named changed with the passage of[Read More…]
PBS series detailing how women got ‘The Vote’ premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on American Experience
By Electionline.org CHARELSTON, W.Va. — “Women weren’t given the right to vote. They took it.“ This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women in this country the right to vote. WVPA NOTE: The global pandemic has put a damper on many of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Monday, July 6. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. sets new single-day high for positive cases — 119 — during July 4th Weekend; State total at 3,356
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 6. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,356 Total Lab Results reported – 187,464 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.79 Total Deaths – 95 After 10,177 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. reports highest single day of new cases — 74 — on July 1; State total surpasses 3,000
W.Va. with 3,006 positive cases, 93 deaths as of 10 a.m. today CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,006 Total Lab Results reported – 177,287 Cumulative[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito questions officials about use of college athletes’ name, image, likeness
See video of the Senator’s questions WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., this week participated in a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing entitled “Exploring a Compensation Framework for Intercollegiate Athletes.” The is the second hearing exploring name, image, and likeness issues for college athletes. HIGHLIGHTS: CONCERNS[Read More…]
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces cancellation of 2020 National Hunting and Fishing Days event
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.. — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Wildlife Federation are cancelling the state’s 2020 National Hunting and Fishing Days celebration. This year’s event was originally scheduled for Sept. 19-20. Registered vendors will be contacted and issued a refund. “We[Read More…]
