From The Exponent Telegram: West Virginia’s “last dollar in” community college tuition program is making a major impact for about 2,000 students in the Mountain State, according to state officials. Part of the effort to make higher education more affordable, Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, made free community college a[Read More…]
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Bringing people downtown: Residents enjoy Bluefield, W.Va., Blues Festival
By Emily Coppola, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Blues fans enjoyed the music and atmosphere at the 5th annual Bluefield Blues Festival, on Saturday. At the annual event, one lucky guest had the chance to win a drawing for a 2018 Buick Cascada. The winner, Karen Mars, of Bluefield,[Read More…]
Highmark West Virginia, PROACT demonstrate results preventing opioid addiction, promoting recovery
Release from Highmark West Virginia: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – During National Recovery Month, Highmark West Virginia and the Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment (PROACT) announced results of efforts to address the opioid crisis. At a press conference held at PROACT, an outpatient substance use disorders treatment center in[Read More…]
Gauley Season, UCI Mountain Bike World Cup finals begin today in W.Va.
Two world-class outdoor events kick off in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is cementing its position as a leader in outdoor recreation with two upcoming world-class events. Gauley Season, which is known for some of the best whitewater in the world, and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Finals,[Read More…]
Wheeling, W.Va., preparing for Saturday’s 250th Anniversary Parade
Parade Line-up, street closures announced By HEATHER ZIEGLER, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — The Wheeling 250 Anniversary Parade is set to step off at 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Wheeling, where the streets are expected to be lined with spectators. The parade will begin at 20th Street and follow the[Read More…]
Martinsburg, W.Va., showcases efforts in quality of life improvement with $27 million reinvestment
By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG — Among various projects in both utility and beautification, the City of Martinsburg said it has invested over $27 million back into the city in fiscal year 2019-20. According to City Manager Mark Baldwin, with a total of $23,799,464 from reserve accounts,[Read More…]
Military aircraft find safe haven from Hurricane Dorian at Yeager Airport in W.Va.
By RICK STEELHAMMER, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Thursday, Sept. 5, more than 30 military aircraft from storm-threatened bases in North Carolina and Virginia made Charleston’s Yeager Airport a safe haven from Hurricane Dorian, a refueling station en route to more westerly wait-out sites, or a staging area for[Read More…]
Bluefield, W.Va., manufacturer adds second shift to meet product demand
By GREG JORDAN, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A local manufacturer now has a second shift at its Mercer County facility to meet the demand for its services, the company announced Thursday. Industrial Plating & Machine successfully added new employees and a second shift this week at its manufacturing[Read More…]
DHHR data suggests West Virginia overdose deaths appear to be declining
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After several years of steady increases, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today released preliminary data on 2018 fatal drug overdoses in West Virginia that suggest a leveling off or slight decrease in the total number of overdose[Read More…]
West Virginia native Jerry West awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
From the Office of the Governor: WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump on Thursday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jerome Alan “Jerry” West, a native son of West Virginia and widely regarded as one of the National Basketball Association’s greatest players and executives of all-time. Joining the[Read More…]
