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…]
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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…]
Former commissioner of agriculture Walt Helmick dies at 81
By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former commissioner of agriculture in West Virginia died on Saturday. Walt Helmick, 81, served one term as commissioner from 2012-2016. Helmick leaves a legacy of leadership, compassion and commitment to West Virginia, the state Democratic Party said. “Walt[Read More…]
Cancer services return to WVU Fairmont Medical Center
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Five years ago, West Virginia University Hospitals CEO Albert Wright and Gov. Jim Justice made a promise to the Fairmont and Marion County community. They would bring back oncology services after Alecto Healthcare Services closed Fairmont Regional Medical Center. The company stripped[Read More…]
Allegheny Metallurgical Powers Up Longwall, Securing West Virginia Jobs
West Virginia Press Association VOLGA, W.Va. – Allegheny Metallurgical, a West Virginia-based metallurgical coal company, recently powered up its state-of-the-art longwall, marking a major milestone for the coal producer and securing hundreds of high-paying jobs for West Virginia’s future. This major step is the result of investing more than $1[Read More…]
Cutting the Ribbon
Elkins Corridor Medical Center set to open By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS — Local dignitaries took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Elkins Corridor Medical Center Thursday morning. The facility, which will officially open on Tuesday, Sept. 9, is located on North Randolph Avenue. What officials describe[Read More…]
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice urges trust in medical experts amid vaccine debates
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., who served as governor during the COVID-19 pandemic, was lauded at that time for encouraging West Virginians to get vaccinated against the virus. While noting respect for those hesitant to get the vaccine, Justice received his[Read More…]
Local National Guard unit set to undergo transformation
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — The West Virginia Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, will soon be transformed into a Tactical Combat Formation unit. That’s according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who says the proposed change will save the 150th Cavalry Regiment, retain 532 authorized military[Read More…]
