By W.Va. Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The parking garage at the West Virginia State Capitol provided a dry start to a rain-soaked Legislative Jeep Ride Saturday morning as supporters of off-road recreation gathered at the Capitol to demonstrate the activity and discuss its popularity and potential economic impact.[Read More…]
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Media Alert: West Virginia Jeep Club 2020 legislative event and trail ride today, Feb. 1
Media invited to event that starts at 9:30 a.m. with hour long 4×4 show and a meet-and-greet at Capitol Release from Senator Mark Maynard: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the W.V. legislature invite the media to attend the West Virginia Jeep Club 2020 legislative trail ride excursion. Senator Mark R. Maynard,[Read More…]
AARP WV, Healthy Grandfamilies present to House of Delegates Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues
AARP WV, Healthy Grandfamilies present to House of Delegates Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues AARP WV says challenges are real and struggle is mighty for 300,000 caregivers in West Virginia By Crystal Good for WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The concerns and needs of West Virginians over 50, grand[Read More…]
WVDNR Seeks Landowners Interested in Improving Wildlife Habitat
Release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the state Division of Forestry, the National Wild Turkey Federation and other organizations, is seeking private landowners interested in improving wildlife[Read More…]
W.Va. Business Court issues annual report for 2019
Release from Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Business Court Division Judges issued more than 200orders in cases the Division addressed last year, according to the Business Court Division 2019 Annual Report. The report was delivered to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and[Read More…]
Greenbrier County adopts medical marijuana measure
By Tina Alvey, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Greenbrier County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday evening to allow marijuana growers, processors and distributors to operate in the county. West Virginia adopted a law nearly three years ago allowing the production and sale of marijuana to alleviate certain serious medical conditions and is[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day at State Capitol set for Feb. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVU TransTech Program has issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia University TransTech Energy Business Development Program, TechConnect West Virginia WHAT: WVU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol, House and Senate hallways, Charleston NOTES: In its ninth year, the WVU Innovation &[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day at Capitol is Feb. 4
Release from Alzheimer’s Association – West Virginia Chapter: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, has issued the following media advisory: The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy Day West Virginia State Capitol – Charleston, WV, is Tuesday, February 4 About the Event: In an effort to increase awareness and[Read More…]
Betting on the Super Bowl? W.Va. group says follow rules for responsible gaming
Release from Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to the American Gaming Organization, $6.8 billion will likely be wagered on this year’s Super Bowl, including legal and illegal bets. In West Virginia, three casinos offer in-person sports betting and mobile betting is also available throughout the[Read More…]
Wayne County, W.Va. , Commission to consider ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ resolution
By LUKE CREASY, HD Media WAYNE — Wayne County could be the next domino to fall in the sweeping trend of counties and municipalities declaring themselves to be “Second Amendment sanctuaries.” Commissioners in Wayne received a proposed resolution from Jedadi Combs, a Kenova resident, at their meeting Monday. If adopted,[Read More…]
