LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Association Network (CAN) is hosting a free Medicaid Community Conversation at the Clingman Center for Community Engagement in Lewisburg on April 29 at 5 p.m. The ACS contact is [email protected].
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Lauren’s Law signed: West Virginia targets drug traffickers with new legislation
By Charles Young, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law Thursday that he said is intended to send a strong message to drug dealers in West Virginia. Joined by state and local officials, members of the recovery community and the family of[Read More…]
Editorial: Toyota’s success in West Virginia is a lesson to learn from
The Herald-Dispatch It seems that every two or three years, Toyota West Virginia announces another significant investment in its plant near the town of Buffalo in Putnam County. That’s good. Very good. The most recent announcement came this week when Toyota said it will invest an additional $88 million in[Read More…]
Morrisey plans to call special session to tackle PEIA, education funding
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Wednesday he will call a special session of the Legislature “after we make a little more progress over the next few months” to address the issue of West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency funding. “We’ve had a[Read More…]
Weirton remembers its fallen steelworkers
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON — Noting the importance of safety, and the loss of one life as too many, local steelworkers and union officials were joined by members of the community and other guests Thursday morning in honoring the lives of the more than 120 lost[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Transportation honors 58 state highway workers who died on the job
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN — West Virginia highway officials want drivers to remember that the people who work on the roads around the state are people with families they want to go home to every night. The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) held a[Read More…]
CAMC Teays Valley Hospital breaks ground on expansion project
TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va. — CAMC Teays Valley Hospital is making another investment in its community. Work is beginning on a $45 million expansion project. This addition to the hospital is about 50,000 square feet and will include operating rooms, a vascular lab, endoscopy suites and pre and post procedures patient[Read More…]
Fire Marshals Association of WV: Does the Legislature Hold Public Safety First?
Warns of Eroding Public Safety Standards, Calls for Stronger Engagement with those Representing Fire and Life Safety Enforcement Professionals CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Fire Marshals Association of West Virginia (FMAWV) expresses deep disappointment with the outcomes of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, citing continued erosion of fire and life[Read More…]
PSC comes to Weirton to hear about water concerns
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON — In response to the three-month water issues which affected the city during the winter months, and concerns expressed by residents, members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission visited Weirton Wednesday to hear directly from the people. “We are very concerned[Read More…]
Morrisey Reflects on First 100 Days as Governor During Wheeling Visit, Looks Ahead
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey marked a milestone in the early stages of his governorship on Wednesday, outlining accomplishments made so far this year and looking ahead to goals targeted for the future of West Virginia. Dozens of local and state officials joined[Read More…]
