By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in 13 years, Pleasants County will have a native representing most of the county as well as all of Ritchie County in the 7th District House of Delegates. Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that Trenton[Read More…]
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WVRHC receives fifth NEH grant to digitize historical newspapers
Press Release from WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Libraries’ West Virginia & Regional History Center has received a $201,917 grant – its fifth from the National Endowment for the Humanities – to continue digitizing newspapers published in West Virginia from 1790 to 1923. The award is part of the National Digital Newspaper Program,[Read More…]
Editorial: Charter schools fight in W.Va. moves to regulatory arena
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: Officials of the West Virginia Department of Education and at least two county school superintendents met in Parkersburg last week to discuss rules to regulate charter schools in West Virginia. The Legislature passed House Bill 206 this summer to allow a limited number of[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch business listening tour visits Marion, Monongalia and Harrison counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch toured businesses in Marion, Harrison and Monongalia counties on Sept. 5 – 6. “Under the leadership of Gov. Jim Justice, we have sought to create opportunities to hear from those doing businesses in West Virginia,” Gaunch said. “We have toured companies that range from new[Read More…]
Advocate rips slow roll-out of medical marijuana in W.Va.
By Erin Beck, The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginia state officials have worked over the past two and a half years to implement a medical marijuana program in the state, Rusty Williams has watched his friends move away. Although the law passed in 2017 and was scheduled to[Read More…]
W.Va. education leaders meet in private to discuss charter schools
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Education officials, a state Board of Education member and the schools superintendents of counties including Monongalia and Cabell met behind closed doors Wednesday. Charter schools were the discussion topic, several attendees said. Jim Wilson, the attending state school[Read More…]
Military aircraft find safe haven from Hurricane Dorian at Yeager Airport in W.Va.
By RICK STEELHAMMER, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Thursday, Sept. 5, more than 30 military aircraft from storm-threatened bases in North Carolina and Virginia made Charleston’s Yeager Airport a safe haven from Hurricane Dorian, a refueling station en route to more westerly wait-out sites, or a staging area for[Read More…]
W.Va. Delate Doyle asks Gov. Justice for $2 million for MARC train service in Eastern Panhandle
By Joseph LaFave, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With the critical public hearing regarding the MARC train’s future service into the Eastern Panhandle this weekend, Delegate John Doyle, D-Jefferson, is urging West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to use contingency funds to pay the more than $2 million Maryland[Read More…]
Gov. Justice speaks to capacity crowd in Wood County, W.Va.
By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. — Speaking to an overflow crowd Tuesday in Wood County, Gov. Jim Justice laid out his accomplishments as he travels the state for his re-election effort in 2020. The Justice campaign held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the[Read More…]
WV Financial Snapshot Graphic: Rainy Day Funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
