CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOUSE REPORT TO OUTLINE EVIDENCE FOR TRUMP IMPEACHMENT The findings will lay[Read More…]
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U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $1 million for instructure improvements in Wellsburg, W.Va.
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,073,250 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which will be used to increase the capacity of storm sewers in Wellsburg, West[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $450,000 for defense research at WVU
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $451,523 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). Funding will support[Read More…]
Interfaith group to discuss concerns about natural gas cracker plant development near Moundsville, W.Va.
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va. MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Area churches on both sides of the Ohio River are forming a group to try to positively influence decisions about the cracker plant proposed for the old Ohio Edison Co. power plant site along the river in Dilles Bottom, Ohio. A[Read More…]
Update: Fire activity has decreased, hazards remain in Pendleton County, W.Va., wildfire
From The Exponent Telegram: UPPER TRACT — Despite fire activity in the area decreasing, crews are still dealing with hazards related to a wildfire at the Monongahela National Forest in Pendleton County. According to a release from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, firefighters in the area are still dealing with numerous hazards such[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce $4.6 million for W.Va. airports
From the office of Sen. Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,600,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airport runway construction and rehabilitation in West Virginia. “In West Virginia, our[Read More…]
W.Va. DHHR files motion to dismiss Foster Care lawsuit
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources filed a motion Tuesday in federal court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the agency of mishandling the state’s exploding foster care population. DHHR filed a motion in the U.S. District[Read More…]
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W.Va. Office of Medical Cannabis launches application process next month
Rules require $4.1 million in the bank and permits up to $50,000 By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The application window for businesses trying to break into the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry opens next month. Come Dec. 19, those seeking permits to operate as marijuana growers, processors, distributors[Read More…]
