From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — High school graduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon be joining West Virginia University’s campus through a new program developed to prepare them for independence that will provide improved academic, social engagement and real-world work experiences. Students ages 18-23 who are enrolled in the program[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Thursday, Oct. 17
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US REP. ELIJAH CUMMINGS DIES AT 68 The Maryland congressman became the[Read More…]
J. F. Allen Company, W.Va., promotes Bryan Leatherman to vice president
Release from J. F. Allen Company: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — J. F. Allen Company, Buckhannon, has announced that Bryan Leatherman has been promoted to Vice President. Leatherman, formally the general manager of the Asphalt Division, will now have responsibilities across all divisions. In 2002, Leatherman was hired as the operations manager[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Jones, King, McSally, Sullivan urge President Trump to reconsider abandoning Kurds
Release from the US Senate: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Angus King (I-ME) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged President Trump to reconsider the strategy to abandon our Kurdish allies and allow Turkey to[Read More…]
John ‘J.R.” Pitsenbarger appointed to W.Va. Senate in District 11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today (Thursday, Oct. 17) Gov. Jim Justice appointed John “J.R.” Pitsenbarger to the 11th Senatorial District seat, vacated by the resignation of Greg Boso. The district covers all of Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur, and Webster counties; as well as part of Grant County. Pitsenbarger and his wife[Read More…]
Monroe County Farm Bureau recommends changes to W.Va. hemp testing
Gov. Justice unveils ‘Jobs & Hope West Virginia’ program to combat substance use disorder crisis
From the Office of the Governor: ELEANOR, WV – Today, Gov. Jim Justice joined several state leaders at the Putnam County Career and Technical Center in Eleanor to officially announce the start of an all-new, comprehensive program aimed at combating the state’s drug crisis: Jobs & Hope West Virginia. Jobs & Hope[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Oct. 16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEBATE RIVALS ASSAIL ELIZABETH WARREN Democratic presidential hopefuls accuse the Massachusetts senator[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginians should protect themselves from fraudulent charity schemes
By Penney Barker Business & Licensing Division Director WV Secretary of State’s Office The holiday season is quickly approaching, and around this time of year, West Virginians may find themselves giving more to charitable causes. Helping those in need is part of the holiday spirit and who we are as[Read More…]