By Eric Hrin for Times West Virginian of Fairmont, W.Va. FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont Planning Commission this week held a discussion on developing regulations for medical cannabis in the city. Jamie Greene, chairman of the planning commission, said the conversation focused on how the commission should approach the zoning[Read More…]
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As extreme heat approaches, Live on the Levee moved inside
By Alayna Fuller for The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston officials urged residents to stay inside Friday, because of the weekend’s predicted excessive heat, and moved Friday evening’s weekly Live on the Levee concert inside from its usual place at Haddad Riverfront Park. The free Live on the Levee[Read More…]
Belgian scouts coming to Elkins, W.Va.
By Eliana McCutcheon for The Inter-Mountain of Elkins, W.Va. ELKINS, W.Va. — On Saturday, 800 Belgian scouts, ranging from 14 years old and up, will arrive at Camp Pioneer and Davis & Elkins College to experience West Virginian culture on their way to the World Scout Jamboree in Mount Hope.[Read More…]
Cabell Co., W.Va. serves 30,000th free lunch so far this summer
By Amanda Larch for The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — This year’s Cabell County Summer Food Service Program celebrated its 30,000th free lunch served Thursday at the Cabell County Public Library, complete with food, games and activities for children, as well as guest speakers. “They told me it[Read More…]
Decrease in unemployment numbers show W.Va.’s growth and potential
From the Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — On Sunday, The Exponent Telegram reported on some of the strong economic indicators that are showing West Virginia’s economy is improving — but has even more potential. A day later, the unemployment numbers for June reinforced that theory, but also pointed to even[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, July 19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, July 19, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. Senate GOP bid to repeal ObamaCare with no replacement collapses Senate Republican[Read More…]
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs sets listening tour in Keyser
Release from Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) will conduct its third Listening Tour event for this year on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Emmanuel Church, located at 231 Newton Street, Keyser,[Read More…]
Media Alert: U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in Yeager Runway 5 EMAS commissioning on Friday
Credentialed media should RSVP CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will join state and local leaders to deliver remarks on Friday, July 19, at a ceremony to celebrate the commissioning of the Yeager Airport Runway 5 EMAS. Credentialed members of the media who would like to attend should email [email protected] to[Read More…]
Media Alert: WV Secretary of State Warner issues warning on use of Internet photo editing Apps
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office is issuing an urgent public notice for citizens to be cautious when using photo editing applications in which artificial intelligence is used to alter photographs. These applications are popularly shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and[Read More…]
