Three key components: access to capital for small businesses, affordable housing and homeownership, and community lending By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Huntington Bancshares Inc. this week announced its $20 Billion 2020 Community Plan, the most significant community commitment in the company’s 154-year history. Seven states, including[Read More…]
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Pop-Up Produce Market set for Sept. 11 in Nitro, W.Va.
Peoples Federal Credit Union and Paradise Farms partner on the ‘Homegrown’ initiative Release from Peoples Federal Credit Union: NITRO, W.Va. — Peoples Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with Paradise Farms to bring the community a “homegrown” initiative: Pop-Up Produce Market. “The public is invited to access fresh, locally grown[Read More…]
Matt Smink joins Orion Strategies creative team
Release from Orion Strategies: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Multi-state strategic communications and public relations firm Orion Strategies is pleased to announce that Matt Smink brings his experience in video production to the firm’s expanding creative team. “I’m excited to be joining a team of professionals that look to a results-oriented approach,” said Smink. [Read More…]
Mon Health Heart & Vascular recognized as high performing by American Heart Association, U.S. News & World Report
Release from Mon Health: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mon Health Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2020-21 as High Performing in Heart Failure and received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Plus and Silver Plus Quality Achievement Awards. “We are[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia legislative help needed to fund police vests
By Senator Bill Hamilton, chairman West Virginia Senate Natural Resources Committee On Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 Trooper First Class Josh Tallman was shot by a high-caliber rifle while he was responding to a shots fired call from the Pocahontas Sheriff. Approximately 1 month later, Trooper Tallman and his father, Ralph[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing Friday scheduled for 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. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Media advisory: Gov. Justice to hold virtual press briefing on revenue, broadband at 12:30 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory for a press briefing today 12:30 p.m.; WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice and state officials will announce August 2020 revenue numbers and make a major announcement regarding the future of broadband in West Virginia.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 10,845 positive cases, 237 deaths as of 10 a.m. Thursday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 10,845 Total Lab Results reported – 444,902 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.44 Total Deaths – 237 After 3,506 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Monongalia County bars ordered closed again; School meal waivers extended; nursing scholarships funded
WV Press Report: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Noting that West Virginia was trending in the wrong direction in many measurements related to COVID-19, Governor Jim Justice took action Monday that focuses on young people gathering in Monongalia County and on WVU students. Gov. Justice has issued an executive order once again closing all[Read More…]
Education Alliance sets dates for virtual 2020 Education Summit in West Virginia
Release from The Education Alliance: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has scheduled the 2020 West Virginia Education Summit for three separate days in October. The virtual event will feature three 90-minute virtual “power summits” focused on elementary, middle, and high school programmatic levels. The theme for this year: The 2020 Education[Read More…]