By Ainsley Hall, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday appointed new members to the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) after dismantling the board during a previous meeting. Following several interviews, the commission voted to appoint Jill Upson, Todd Wilt, Heather McIntyre, Dan Casto, Mara Bauserman,[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey warns of looming FY27 budget challenges despite surplus
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — West Virginia closed the books on fiscal year 2025 with a total year-end surplus of $338.5 million, according to information released by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The year-end surplus includes a $254.8 million General Revenue Fund revenue collection surplus, $49.2 million in[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association donates Sugar Maple tree to be planted on State Capitol grounds at noon on Aug. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The media is invited to cover this event on August 13 but the time may fluctuate with delivery of the tree and its planting. The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is donating a sugar maple tree to replace an aging oak tree on the West[Read More…]
Mountain Table – Brewing Their Business with Heart in Renick
Nadine Sonneville, Alexander Durand and Nicole Petschulat Offer Rural Resilience Served Hot West Virginia Press Association RENICK, W.Va. — Mountain Table was named “Small Business of the Year” in 2024 by the West Virginia Hive Network and voted “Audience Favorite” at the 2024 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition.[Read More…]
EPA confirms end of solar program slated to bring more than $100M to West Virginia
By Charles Young, WV News WASHINGTON (WV News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will formally end a solar expansion program that promised to bring more than $100 million to West Virginia. Following media reports that the agency was considering cutting the Solar for All program, EPA[Read More…]
West Virginia public charter schools to allow religious vaccine exemptions
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — In-person and virtual public charter schools will continue to follow West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order allowing for religious exemptions to required school-age immunizations until the matter is settled. During its regular virtual meeting Thursday morning, the Professional[Read More…]
East Huntington Bridge receives new monitoring technology
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A system of sensors now on the East Huntington Bridge will ensure real-time monitoring to guide maintenance and extend bridge life, state and federal officials announced Thursday. The equipment, called Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), was made possible when the West Virginia Department[Read More…]
CVS Caremark found breaking new law according to W.Va. state insurance commissioner
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — CVS Caremark owes the State of West Virginia $1.4 million in civil penalties after the state’s insurance commissioner found it violated state code. The $1.4 million fine is based on 2,871 violations, with each fine assessed at $500. The commissioner found that[Read More…]
Scholarship gift aids WVU business students in memory of Doug Skaff Jr.
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University graduate Doug Skaff Jr. embodied the Mountaineer spirit as an alumnus, business leader and public servant. Following his death, his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship gift to benefit future students at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics. The[Read More…]
New Direction Grant Opportunity from Raleigh County opioid settlement funds announced
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Commission is pleased to announce that funding opportunities from the Raleigh County opioid settlement funds are available on our website www.raleighcounty.gov. This grant initiative aims to support local organizations and agencies in their efforts to combat the opioid crisis through[Read More…]
