By LACIE PIERSON, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate Finance Chairman Craig Blair said Friday he is the likely next president of the state Senate. Blair told MetroNews’ Hoppy Kercheval Friday he had unanimous support from both the Republican and Democratic caucuses to take the orderly helm of the state Senate[Read More…]
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Manchin against expanding U.S. Supreme Court
By Jess Mancini The Inter-Mountain PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The moderate Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia won’t vote for expanding the size of the U.S. Supreme Court or ending the filibuster. “No way, shape or form,” Manchin said. Republicans, fearing losing control of the upper chamber, are using the prospect[Read More…]
New industry in town: Pallet selling, liquidation on the rise in North Central West Virginia
By Steven Baublitz WVNews CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Pallet selling and liquidation, a popular business practice in surrounding states, is gaining popularity in the Mountain State, with a handful of businesses operating in North Central West Virginia. Haddix Liquidations, located in Nutter Fort, has been operating for the past[Read More…]
Annual Warm Hearts, Warm Hands event in W.Va. meets needs of thousands
By Jessica Wilt The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. — The South Berkeley Social Club began years ago, eventually taking things to the social media platform as Facebook became more popular. Whether in pre-social media days or now, the group has remained with the same focus: “A page with a purpose.” One[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 32,792 positive cases, 574 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 Saturday, Nov. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 32,792 Current Active Cases – 9,141 Total Lab Results reported – 911,868 Cumulative positive test percentage – 3.20 Daily Percent[Read More…]
Media Alert: West Virginia Health Care Association issue statement regarding bi-weekly testing of nursing home staff
Release from West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Health Care Association CEO Martin J. Wright has issued the following statement regarding bi-weekly testing of nursing home staff: For the last nine months, our heroic nursing home caregivers have worked tirelessly to combat the COVID-19 virus. However,[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice broadens statewide indoor face covering requirement; announces adjustments to school and athletics calendars
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials Friday for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. STATEWIDE INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT UPDATEDWith COVID-19 case numbers continuing to set record highs in West Virginia, Gov. Jim[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice issues statement on updated Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During Friday’s COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he had broadened his Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of West Virginians. Following his briefing, Gov. Justice issued the following statement: “I know, eight months into this pandemic,[Read More…]
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 announces tentative agreement with Kroger
Release from UFCW Local 400: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After members voted to approve a strike last week, and intense negotiations this week, representatives of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 have announced a tentative agreement that the bargaining advisory committee is unanimously recommending for ratification. From UFCW Local 400: We[Read More…]
National Newspaper Association requests help in making PPP expenses tax deductible for newspapers
EDITOR’S NOTE: This message is from the National Newspaper Association and requests your assistance in adjusting the tax impact of PPP loans. Dear NNA member, If you received a Paycheck Protection Program loan, you may not be aware that you will not be able to deduct the salary and other[Read More…]
