SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.. — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Wildlife Federation are cancelling the state’s 2020 National Hunting and Fishing Days celebration. This year’s event was originally scheduled for Sept. 19-20. Registered vendors will be contacted and issued a refund. “We[Read More…]
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U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito both talk about W.Va. in addressing National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-WV, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, both issued statements this week on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 (NDAA): Senator Manchin introduced an amendment to NDAA that would require the Administration to utilize the full authority and power of the Defense Production[Read More…]
Opinion: On this Independence Day, let’s protect our troops’ right to vote
By Mac Warner WV Secretary of State Right now, roughly 200,000 Americans are deployed overseas, and we ask them to risk their lives in some of the most dangerous, active war zones in the world. They trust our leaders and administration to make the right decision for our national interests — ultimately,[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislators from Marion County help celebrate Fairmont Medical Center grand opening
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginia University Medicine celebrated the reopening of the Fairmont Medical Center, House of Delegate members from Marion County celebrating the 110 jobs added back to the community and the improved access to critical care for thousands of Marion[Read More…]
Stonerise At Home expands footprint in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
Release from Stonerise Healthcare: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Stonerise at Home, a premier home health agency part of the Stonerise Network, today announced plans to open a new location in Berkeley Springs, WV. The Berkeley Springs location will expand the Stonerise at Home footprint and begin serving residents in Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy,[Read More…]
Applications for controlled deer hunts at six West Virginia state parks available
Release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to participate in controlled deer hunts at six state parks. Controlled hunts are scheduled for the fall at Beech Fork, Cacapon Resort, Canaan Valley Resort, North Bend, Pipestem Resort and[Read More…]
W.Va. State Senator Bob Plymale elected treasurer for Southern Regional Education Board
Release from the W.Va. Senate: HUNTINGTON—West Virginia State Senator Bob Plymale, D-Wayne, has been elected to a fourth term as Treasurer of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a multi-state compact that works to develop and share best practices and education policies. The Board includes the governor and four gubernatorial[Read More…]
Former extension agent pleads guilty to fraudulent schemes in Ritchie County, W.Va.
Release from the W.Va. State Auditor’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Today in Harrisville, Circuit Judge Timothy L. Sweeney accepted a felony plea from former WVU Extension Agent Stephanie M. Deem. Deem, 39, of Harrisville, entered her guilty plea to an Informationcharging her with fraudulent schemes related to her work with the Ritchie[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m.
WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Thursday, July 2. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this briefing at the following links: YouTube: https://youtu.be/9qhujRMdeNETwitter: https://www.twitter.com/WVGovernorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvgovernor VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING INFO FOR MEDIA ONLY In accordance with the most[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 2,932 positive cases, 93 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 Wednesday, July 1. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,932 Total Lab Results reported – 173,251 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.69 Total Deaths – 93 After 2,772 more[Read More…]
