By Charlotte Lane West Virginia Public Service Chairman We have all heard the horror stories about our fellow West Virginians who cannot access clean, potable water from their water utility company, through no fault of their own. Murky, foul smelling water, constant boil water advisories and unreliable service have become[Read More…]
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West Virginia communities awarded AARP Community Challenge 2020 Grants
184 quick-action projects help make communities more livable for people of all ages CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The AARP Community Challenge 2020 Grant awards have been announced. West Virginia has two winners: Charleston and Ronceverte. In response to extraordinary community needs this year, AARP is investing additional funding to support projects in[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Agriculture investing $14 million in W.Va. water, wastewater infrastructure
Funding will Benefit More Than 6,000 Rural West Virginian Residents Release from USDA: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $14 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in six rural West Virginia communities. This[Read More…]
WV Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit taking registrations
Release from WV Forward: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Register today to participate in the West Virginia Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit on Sept. 14. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the work and home lives of women worldwide, join us as we discuss women’s issues in the face of the economic[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 8,731 positive cases, 164 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. 18. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8,731 Total Lab Results reported – 365,551 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.39 Total Deaths – 164 After 4,882 more[Read More…]
WVU reinforces seriousness of following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is taking enforcement of COVID-19 protocols very seriously this fall. WVU is aware of recent off-campus parties that some of our students hosted and attended and the office of Student Conduct is already reviewing the reports from this weekend. To be clear –[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 8,632 positive cases, 160 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. 17. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8,632 Total Lab Results reported – 360,669 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.39 Total Deaths – 160 After 16,139 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing Monday, starting at 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, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
The Facial Center to provide three area residents with free laser technology for tattoo removal
‘Erase The Mistake’ effort addresses tattoos Release from The Facial Center: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kindness and compassion abound, even in challenging times, and The Facial Center of Charleston and Teays Valley is offering no-cost state-of-the-art tattoo removals for three area citizens. Knowing that some tattoos wear out their welcome or[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 8,274 positive cases, 157 deaths as of 10 a.m. Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8274 Total Lab Results reported – 344,530 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.40 Total Deaths – 157 After 9,455 more[Read More…]
