American Rosie Movement to be launched with new song Huntington, W.Va. — The American Rosie Movement kicks off today with the theme song of the American Rosie Movement. The event is set for 4 p.m. today at the Cabell County Library, Rm 1. 9th St. E and 5rd Ave. Huntington. “The song[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: West Virginia officials hosting Qatar delegation today, starting at 10 a.m., in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Qatar’s Defense Attaché, Brig. Gen. Yousef Al Kuwari; Qatar’s Air Force Attaché, Col. Mohamed Al Manai; and Qatar’s Army Attaché, Col. Khalid Al Naimi are visiting West Virginia today, marking the first meeting between the newly established State Partnership Program partners since the announcement of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Department of Education to present workforce credential to 2018 class 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Department of Education, along with officials from Governor Jim Justice’s office, at Monday at 10 a.m., will present the second annual Governor’s Workforce Credential to more than 400 CTE students from across the state. These students have not only met, but also exceeded rigid[Read More…]
MEDIA Advisory: HUD Secretary Ben Carson in Charleston, W.Va., today
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson will tour Recovery Point in Charleston at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, as part of a visit addressing West Virginia’s opioid crisis. Carson will be joined by Congressmen Evan Jenkins and Alex Mooney, who invited Secretary Carson to visit[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court denies inheritance for children of parents with no parental rights, will
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a 3-2 decision, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that children in the Mountain State can’t inherit from a biological parent’s estate if that parent doesn’t have a will and dies after their parental rights have been terminated. Justices upheld the[Read More…]
W. Va. faces statewide challenges in combating human trafficking
By RACHEL ELLIS For The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to combating the problem of human trafficking in West Virginia, officials say there are challenges to face statewide. Assistant US Attorney General Andy Cogar, co-chair of the West Virginia Human Trafficking Taskforce, said one of the challenges, not[Read More…]
West Virginia hosts mock prison riot training
The Journal MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — More than 1,100 representatives from 30 states and 18 countries converged on the former West Virginia Penitentiary for the 22nd Annual Mock Prison Riot correctional training and technology trade expo, which was held over four days in May. The four-day event strengthened the Mountain State’s[Read More…]
Friends of Coal Auto Fair begins show with Kick-off Cruise-in
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Archie Farley is no stranger to a good vehicle, specifically classic antiques. Farley, of Sullivan, sat in a picnic chair next to his 1928 Willys Whippet as he explained he modified it to make it look like an old pickup truck. “It[Read More…]
West Virginia implementing new opioid policies
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Efforts are underway to implement West Virginia’s new Opioid Reduction Act, which is set to take effect June 7. Susie Mullens, interim director of the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy, talked Friday about the act and the[Read More…]
