CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Coal Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for reauthorizing the National Coal Council through H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. This important legislation ensures continued collaboration between industry leaders and government to support the future of coal in America. The reauthorization[Read More…]
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Raleigh County Commissioner Duckworth elected to serve as interim board chair of the West Virginia First Foundation
By Charles Young, WV News BECKLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — Raleigh County Commissioner Greg Duckworth was elected Thursday to serve as interim chair of the West Virginia First Foundation’s board of directors. Duckworth will succeed Matt Harvey, who was nominated in July by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S.[Read More…]
Trahan, Fitzpatrick Introduce HEADACHE Act to Launch First-Ever Federal Initiative on Headache Disorders
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the Headache Education, Access, Diagnosis, and Care Health Equity (HEADACHE) Act, bipartisan legislation that will establish for the first time a coordinated federal initiative to address headache disorders. “Headache disorders are among the most common and debilitating health[Read More…]
Developer refutes claims of adverse environmental, health impacts of data centers
By Bruce Justice, Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The developer of two independent data centers currently being planned for construction on the defunct Twisted Gun Golf Course property near Wharncliffe, as well as at the Harless industrial Park near Holden, contends there is a great deal of misinformation being spread[Read More…]
Guests at Fairmont courthouse vigil for Charlie Kirk views moment as watershed
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Charlie Kirk’s death was seen as a turning point for the country by mourners who gathered in front of the Marion County Courthouse for a vigil Thursday evening. “We wanted to come together to remember Charlie and even more than that, remember[Read More…]
Mercer County seeing an uptick in homelessness cases
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Mercer County officials are seeing an uptick in homelessness cases. But it’s not just people who are living outdoors. The county also is seeing more people who are living in recreational vehicles and campers along county roads and city streets. In some[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Asks West Virginians For Input On Rural Health Transformation
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Sept. 18, Governor Patrick Morrisey called on West Virginians to provide input to help shape the state’s application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program was authorized by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and empowers West Virginia to[Read More…]
Groups appeal Tucker center permit decision
By Brad Johnson, The Inter-Mountain DAVIS — Three groups have banded together to appeal the state Department of Environmental Protection’s granting of an air quality permit for a proposed data center and power plant in Tucker County. The appeal was filed Monday by Appalachian Mountain Advocates on behalf of Tucker[Read More…]
Berkeley Medical Center breaks ground for new hospital expansion
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG — West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine Berkeley Medical Center broke ground on Tuesday on its new patient tower. This $260 million investment will add 135 private rooms for a total of 325, allowing the hospital to provide care for more patients. The new tower[Read More…]
Parkersburg introduces program to streamline, encourage building houses
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A new initiative by the City of Parkersburg’s Planning & Development Department aims to make it easier for people to build houses on vacant lots. The Neighborhood Infill Supported Development program offers five pre-approved building plans and additional support to streamline[Read More…]
