Release from “Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc.” HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Constance Thompson, senior director of Women’s Engagement at the National Manufacturing Institute (NMI) in Washington, will visit Huntington on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, to honor Rosie The Riveters’ encouraging women to enter manufacturing careers to improve American manufacturing[Read More…]
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Opinion: Drunk driving deaths have fallen 60 percent in W.Va. since 2008; SB 130 would reverse that progress
By Helen Witty National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving State lawmakers are about to make it easier to drive drunk in West Virginia. Since 2008, drivers arrested for DUI immediately lose their license for at least four months. The only way to drive during this period is with an[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Democrat legislators to address public health legislation at 9:30 a.m. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democrat legislators has issued the following media advisory: Senator John Unger, D-Berkeley, and Senator Ron Stollings, D-Boone, in addition to other legislators, will address legislation surrounding public health issues. WHEN: Monday, March 2nd at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol,[Read More…]
Adams hired as new business advisor for WV Hive Network
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network has hired Peni Adams as a Business Advisor. A lifelong resident of the Mountain State, Adams brings a vast array of business and life experiences to customers of the WV Hive. She has worked for the State of West Virginia, McDowell County[Read More…]
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month in W.Va.
1 in 50 West Virginians Affected Release from The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and a statewide problem gambling treatment group is urging anyone who feels their gambling activity may be crossing a line to get a free, anonymous screening. The Problem Gamblers Help Network[Read More…]
Lincoln County, W.Va., Schools seeking Superintendent; deadline to apply for position is March 13
Release from West Virginia School Boards Association HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County Schools seeking Superintendent; deadline to apply for position is March 13 The Lincoln County Board of Education is seeking applications for the position of Lincoln County Schools Superintendent. The Lincoln County Board has retained the West Virginia School Board[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia lawmakers shouldn’t waste millions on unnecessary Intermediate Court
House Judiciary should reject SB 275 and spend the money on critical programs and infrastructure Release from West Virginia Association for Justice: Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Association for Justice today called on the West Virginia House Judiciary Committee and the House of Delegates to reject SB 275, which[Read More…]
Governor Justice requests $2 million in W.Va. state funding for aquatic center at W.Va. State Fair gounds
By Tina Alvey, The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Relying on an anticipated cash infusion of up to $2 million from the state, developers of the long-awaited Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center (GVAC) have announced the 22,400-square-foot facility will open in the summer of 2021. That final $2 million piece of the[Read More…]
W.Va official says human trafficking can happen to anyone, not just teens, young
By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Leadership in the Eastern Panhandle said the fight for freedom is far from over as human trafficking continues to take the lives of men, women and children across the country. According to Katie Spriggs, executive director of the Eastern Panhandle[Read More…]
Williamson, W.Va., hosting inaugural Off-Road Expo on March 28
By JARRID McCORMICK HD Media WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Local outdoor enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars as plans were recently announced to host the city’s first Off-Road Expo at the Williamson Fieldhouse. The event, which is being hosted by the Tug Valley Area CVB in conjunction with Williamson Parks[Read More…]