Release from the West Virginia Development Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirty West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a virtual ceremony on Aug. 26. During the event, each business received the Governor’s Commendation for[Read More…]
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West Virginia Secretary of State announces partnership with WV United Way for poll worker recruitment for General Election
Release from the Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week that the United Way of West Virginia will join his office in participating in the first-ever National Poll Worker Recruitment Day set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, to help recruit potential poll workers for[Read More…]
West Virginia High school cheerleaders, marching band auxiliary groups will also be allowed to perform this fall
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During Gov. Jim Justice’s press briefing on the West Virginia COVID-19 response on Wednesday, the Governor discussed high school marching bands and their auxiliary groups, as well as cheerleaders, announcing that all of these students will be permitted to perform at[Read More…]
Past and present elected women in West Virginia celebrate Women’s Equality Day, 19th Amendment Wednesday
By Kailee Kroll, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Past and present elected officials gathered at the Progressive Women’s Association on Wednesday to celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Mike Queen, West Virginia secretary of[Read More…]
‘Suffragettes’ celebrate the 19th Amendment in Huntington, W.Va.
A Herald-Dispatch Report HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — More than 50 vehicles carrying “suffragettes” and supporters of the 19th Amendment took to the streets of Huntington on Wednesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States. Vehicles were decorated for “Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration: Driving for[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 9,395 positive cases, 187 deaths as of 10 a.m. Tuesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 9.395 Total Lab Results reported – 398,479 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.33 Total Deaths – 187 After 4,915 more[Read More…]
West Virginia awards $1.1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice this week announced the awarding of $1,129,924 in STOP Violence Against Women grant program funds to 27 projects across West Virginia. The purpose of these funds is to establish or enhance teams whose core members include victim service providers, law[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 9,312 positive cases, 179 deaths as of 10 a.m. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 9,312 Total Lab Results reported – 398,479 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.34 Total Deaths – 179 After 14,336 more[Read More…]
W.Va. celebrating 100 Years since certification of 19th Amendment on Wednesday with virtual commemoration, events across state
Release from the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner will host a special ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, commemorating Women’s Equality Day and the 100th Anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote.[Read More…]
AARP West Virginia to mobilize older voters ahead of 2020 elections
Campaign to focus on protecting 50-plus voters and making their voices heard Release from AARP West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP West Virginia has launched “Protect Voters 50+,” a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect West Virginians age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. A[Read More…]