Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work by HD Media employees was recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the University of Charleston during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners of the group’s 2024 newspaper contest. More than 40 West Virginia news organizations submitted nearly 2,400[Read More…]
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Charleston Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers Lists
Tony O’Dell and William “Bill” Tiano of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC have been recognized by their peers for prestigious annual honors West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tony O’Dell and William “Bill” Tiano, personal injury attorneys and founders of the firm Tiano O’Dell PLLC, have been named to the prestigious[Read More…]
Improved outlook by credit rating agency for West Virginia comes with warning
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised an upgrade in West Virginia’s ratings outlook, but that same report included a warning about the state’s continuing loss of population, reliance on fossil fuel taxes and one-time monies. S&P Global Ratings, an international credit[Read More…]
S&P Upgrades West Virginia’s Creditworthiness to Positive, Maintains AA- Rating
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — S&P has released its latest outlook on West Virginia’s creditworthiness, upgrading the State’s outlook to positive from stable and affirming the AA- rating on West Virginia’s general obligation debt. “This positive rating action affirms my Administration’s approach to our budget and West Virginia’s long-term financial health,” said Governor Morrisey. “Our[Read More…]
Public comments taken in Hope case on November 3
Clay County Free Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled a virtual and in-person public comment hearing and an evidentiary hearing on a proposed $79.6 million increase in rates for Hope Gas. Inc., customers. The public comment hearing will begin at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
Raleigh County behavioral health center concerned about the future
By Greg Jordan, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — Area leaders and behavioral health care providers are concerned about how the sale of a Raleigh County hospital could impact a neighboring center serving 5,000 to 6,000 people a year across four counties. In early October, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that Jackie[Read More…]
Highmark West Virginia awards $102,000 in grants to United Way programs
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health awarded $102,000 in grants to United Way organizations across the state on Monday. A release from the organization said this continues its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of West Virginians and marks the fifth[Read More…]
Figures point to wide funding gap in WV deal with nation’s largest gas well owner
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The nation’s largest gas and oil well owner has relied on a business model that energy experts and West Virginia landowners say puts the state at high risk of having to close wells that damage the state’s environmental health. And Diversified has[Read More…]
Clarksburg (West Virginia) Water Board awarded $19M for next phase of lead line replacement project
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Clarksburg Water Board will receive $19 million in state funds toward the next phase of its ongoing lead waterline replacement project, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday. The funds underscore his administration’s commitment to making meaningful investments in infrastructure[Read More…]
West Virginians Face Delays in Receiving SNAP Benefits
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — With the federal government shutdown showing no signs of ending in the short-term, the effects are now being felt by West Virginia’s most vulnerable populations. In a Facebook post Saturday, the West Virginia Department of Human Services said the Supplemental Nutrition[Read More…]
