WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Senior Status Justice John A. Hutchison will temporarily fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia following the death of Justice Tim Armstead, Chief Justice William R. “Bill” Wooton said Monday. Hutchison was first appointed to the Court by Gov. Jim[Read More…]
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NRGRDA Invites Community to Participate in September 16 Workforce Skills Strategy Meeting at Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) invites the community to attend and participate in a local session to help researchers and economic development leaders match workforce skills with employer needs throughout southern West Virginia. The meeting is from 11:30 a.m. to[Read More…]
West Virginia revenue officials begin work on fiscal year 2027 budget
State departments, agencies preparing five-year budget plans By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — West Virginia is more than two months into fiscal year 2026, but work has already begun on the draft general revenue budget for 2027 that lawmakers will consider in January. Officials with the[Read More…]
Editorial cartoon exhibit to be on display at The Register-Herald
The Register-Herald BECKLEY — A unique collection of editorial cartoons spanning decades of West Virginia politics will be on display beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the lobby of Beckley Newspapers at 801 North Kanawha Street. “Drawing Conclusions” was compiled from more than 1,100 published cartoons by Athens resident Tom Bone.[Read More…]
Patriot Mobile funds “In God We Trust” signs for West Virginia schools
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — A Texas cell phone company has paid for the posters displaying the phrase “In God We Trust” that are now required in West Virginia schools under a new law. Patriot Mobile, which markets itself as a Christian conservative wireless provider, spent[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems Names Tracy Martin Chief Operating Officer
Parkersburg native has more than 30 years of healthcare experience and leadership West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems is pleased to announce the hiring of Tracy Martin, RN, as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 25. As COO, Martin will lead operational strategy and execution across Coplin[Read More…]
Community Benefits from West Virginia Hospitals Exceed $1 Billion Mark
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia hospitals provide more than $1 billion in community support to the Mountain State and generate $16.9 billion in positive economic activity across the state, according to a newly released Report from the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA). Community benefits are health-focused[Read More…]
Premier Remote Worker Program in the U.S. Opens Applications for the State’s Capital City
Ascend WV moves nearly 1,000 new residents to West Virginia with 96 percent program retention rate West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, has announced its addition of the Charleston Area community to the program. Founded by West Virginia[Read More…]
Pack Raising Profile of West Virginia Treasurer’s Office, Stays Mum on Future Plans
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Look just about anywhere and you’ll find State Treasurer Larry Pack. From ribbon-cuttings to visits with local government officials, from interviews and op-eds to unclaimed property check presentations, Pack is raising the office’s profile. But Pack’s activities have also raised questions[Read More…]
The spotted lanternfly has hitchhiked its way into Morgantown
By Maliah Miskiewicz, correspondent, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The invasive spotted lanternfly has established a stronghold in Morgantown, and an expert warns that a major outbreak is only a few years away. Yong-Lak Park, an entomology professor and lab director at WVU, said the bugs have spread across[Read More…]
