By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Public Broadcasting was already making the best of a more than 10% cut in its general revenue budget in the next fiscal year, but future federal funding cuts could place additional burdens on the state’s educational[Read More…]
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Experts Agree: West Virginia Needs More Power
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — State lawmakers and utility companies agree — if West Virginia is going to move toward becoming an economic power, it’s going to need more electricity. The topics of electrical deficits, data centers and microgrids all were among those discussed during the West Virginia[Read More…]
Looking for a spark: Some West Virginia counties expected to turn their economic tide, but one project is not enough, expert says
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Momentum is a defining force in the future economic prosperity or stagnation of a region. But several West Virginia counties have turned the tide from struggling to succeeding. “I’m hopeful altogether. We do have some counties that are struggling,[Read More…]
Region eyeing options moving forward
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — As leaders in the region seek to strengthen the economy, Jina Belcher and others say the recent Future Forward Summit and Expo could be a harbinger of positive occurrences in certain sectors in the area. The two-day summit/expo was presented in late[Read More…]
West Virginia’s first DKG chapter paves the way for female educators
A curriculum for change By Kaitlyn Fleming, The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The first collegiate Delta Kappa Gamma chapter in the state of West Virginia was born out of love for education and aims to foster a supportive environment for future educators to flourish, one leader of Marshall’s chapter said. [Read More…]
Teddy Bear Fair brings children closer to the hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Going to the doctor or hospital can be intimidating. Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) wants to introduce children to health care providers using the Teddy Bear Fair. Educational booths teaching children about safety, nutrition, exercise, handwashing and more surround the parking lot. Children can pick up a[Read More…]
Capito Celebrates National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) signed on to a resolution led by U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairman Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-Mass.) declaring this week as “National Small Business Week” to recognize the innovators and job creators who power[Read More…]
“Just Three Questions!” Tech Entrepreneur and Marshall President Brad Smith is first guest on Secretary Warner’s new video series highlighting resources for West Virginia entrepreneurs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During the most recent legislative session, the Office of Secretary of State Kris Warner debuted “Just Three Questions!”, a new video interview series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs. Interview topics spotlight programs and resources for entrepreneurs as well as economic drivers for growing West Virginia communities. [Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education Provides, Then Quickly Rescinds, Vaccine Exemption Guidance
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — A memorandum to county superintendents issued Friday by the West Virginia Department of Education requiring schools to abide by the state’s required immunization program for school-age children was rescinded later that evening after pressure from Gov. Patrick Morrisey. State Superintendent of[Read More…]
Federal budget cuts could threaten Head Start programs serving hundreds of West Virginia families
By Noah Jeffries, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — For 60 years, the Head Start program has been serving kids and families across West Virginia. With the possibility of federal budget cuts, the program’s future is up in the air. Head Start helps thousands of kids across the country[Read More…]
