CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice will hold a press conference on Friday to make an announcement on an effort to significantly improve the overall visitor experience at West Virginia’s state parks and forests. WHO: Gov. Justice, Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby, WV Division of Natural Resources Director Stephen McDaniel WHAT:[Read More…]
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U.S. Rep. McKinley at annual Trump Dinner: Remove focus from Trump
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Bills on major issues facing citizens are taking a back seat in the House where the Democratic leadership is focused on 2020 and defeating President Trump, a congressman from West Virginia said Tuesday. Despite the Mueller Report into the[Read More…]
FEMA official says West Virginia has stepped up relief
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is doing a better job monitoring disaster grant recipients after changes were made to the state agency monitoring those grants, an official with the Federal Emergency Management Administration Tuesday said. An informational meeting was held with[Read More…]
WVU partners with Google for Applied Computing Series
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To be successful in today’s workforce, students need to be proficient at analyzing and applying data. Thanks to a partnership with Google, West Virginia University will now offer a series of introductory data science courses as part of its curriculum. Google’s Applied Computing Series teaches[Read More…]
Solar Congress to bring solar supporters from across West Virginia together in Charleston
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Solar energy supporters from across West Virginia will gather Saturday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for the annual West Virginia Solar Congress — a daylong event to share stories of success, learn about new solar developments and celebrate solar’s growth in the state.[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 24
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SRI LANKA EASTER BOMBINGS DEATH TOLL RISES TO 359 The country’s leaders vowed to overhaul[Read More…]
For WV Gov. Justice, grants ceremony turns into public forum on bad roads in Marshall County
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday ventured into what may be the epicenter of bad roads in the state — Marshall County, where county commissioners earlier this month declared a state of emergency over poor road conditions — and got an earful of[Read More…]
WV Senate President Mitch Carmichael promotes SB 1; touts legislation as path for reversing work force numbers
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s March unemployment rate dropped slightly since February, but the number of residents not in the work force remains the highest in the nation. Officials hope the new focus on two-year degrees and certificates can help grow[Read More…]
Marion lawmaker Roman Prezioso appointed to state committee ahead of Special Session
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – At least one Marion County legislator will have a seat at the table in the run up to the April 30 Special Session called by Gov. Jim Justice. Sen. Roman Prezioso(D-Marion) was named Monday to the West Virginia Board of Education’s[Read More…]
