By Charlie Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Progress is being made on the King Coal Highway extension from the Christine West Bridge to Airport Road. James Self, superintendent of the job for Kanawha Stone, the company in charge of the more than $57 million, 3.8-mile project, said the[Read More…]
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W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey announces Disability Fraud Unit generates more than $19.7 million in Savings
Release from the Office of the Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership has generated more than $19.7 million in savings in just under four years of operation. The partnership generated $1.24 million in projected savings for state and federal governments during the[Read More…]
Editorial: WVU keeping education affordable
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee actually was being a bit modest when he spoke of affordability during his State of the University speech last week. “Only six out of 50 flagship (state) universities are affordable for most students, according to a recent Institute[Read More…]
Registration open for 2019 West Virginia Education Summit Oct. 30 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is open for the 7th annual Excellence in Education: It’s Everyone’s Business Summit, Oct. 30 at Embassy Suites in Charleston The West Virginia Education Summit is hosted by The Education Alliance and serves as a venue for discussion with business, legislative, education, and community leaders. Participants have the[Read More…]
Media Alert: U.S. Senator Capito participating in Infor’s 10: 30 a.m. grand opening today in Charleston, W.Va.
From the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Monday, October 21, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will speak at the grand opening of global technology company Infor’s new office in downtown Charleston. Senator Capito played an instrumental role in recruiting Infor to the Mountain State. The company officially announced their decision[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Oct. 21
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHOSE DEFENSE OF THE PRESIDENT IS BEING SECOND-GUESSED Trump’s acting chief of[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Gov. Justice to present Recycling Assistance Grants at Canaan Valley Resort
Press conference set for noon, Monday, Oct. 21 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following information was released by the Office of the Governor: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, officials with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection WHAT: Gov. Justice will present over $1 million dollars in Recycling Assistance Grants at the annual West Virginia[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va officials hosting press conference at 10 a.m. for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
From the Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner will join Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and statewide nonprofit organizations to kick off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week with a proclamation signing and press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday,[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Industry outpaces national growth by 58 percent
Report released to public Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday (Oct. 16, 2019) that West Virginia’s tourism industry grew for the second consecutive year in 2018. This two-year growth trend reverses years of decline and outpaces national growth by 58 percent.[Read More…]
W.Va. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission accepting nominations for 2020 ‘Living the Dream Awards’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the 2020 “Living the Dream Awards.” Since its inception in 1986, The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission has recognized individuals and organizations in the state of West Virginia through[Read More…]