By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, the West Virginia Education Association and the West Virginia School Service Personnel Association held a joint press conference Monday morning 30 minutes before the resumption of the special session on[Read More…]
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Opinion: Settling W.Va. court’s separation of powers issue important for future
From The Journal of Martinsburg, W.Va.: Most West Virginians who were upset and outraged about last year’s impeachment summer, involving state Supreme Court members, probably would prefer to forget about it. It is over and done with — except for one critical detail. Three of the high court’s five members[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasury finds nearly half of beneficiaries, returning $1.2 million in fiscal 2019 from life insurance policies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division has returned $1.2 million to life insurance claimants in fiscal 2019. The figure represents a continuation of the Treasurer’s fight to return proceeds to beneficiaries, which began seven years ago when the Treasurer filed suit in a state circuit court.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Supreme Court issues 23 memorandum decisions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued 23 Memorandum Decisions on Monday. Here is a link to each on the Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: http://www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/opinions.html.
W.Va. Oil Marketer & Grocers Association campaign raises $80,000
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 9th Annual “Every Child Deserves A Loving Home Campaign”, conducted by the West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), raised $80,000 between April 15 and Mother’s Day, May 12t to help children across the state dealing with crisis in the family. “There are so many children across[Read More…]
Mon Health welcomes Luella Gunter as executive director of philanthropy
News Release from Mon Health: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mon Health is pleased to announce Luella Gunter as the health system’s Executive Director of Philanthropy. Gunter will serve as the primary strategist for system advancement through fundraising and stewardship efforts following the retirement of Bill Hennessey later this year. Hennessey has proudly[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, June 18
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US AND IRAN NEAR POTENTIAL FLASHPOINT Washington and Tehran are edging closer[Read More…]
W.Va. ranking of child well-being drops
By CAITY COYNE, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While West Virginia’s children are faring better in two categories this year — health and family and community — the state’s overall ranking of child well-being dropped this year, from 40th last year to 43rd, according to the 2019 Kids Count Data Book, released today.[Read More…]
W.Va. Tourism’s ‘West Virginia Week Social Media Challenge’ focuses on your #AlmostHeaven adventure
Tourism awareness effort continues through Thursday CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Tourism Office’s West Virginia Week Social Media Challenge continues this week with Today’s challenge (Monday, Jun. 17) being: Tell us your favorite #AlmostHeaven adventure. To participate, social media users are asked to follow along with the themes each day[Read More…]
