West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) on Dec. 11 expressed profound gratitude to Governor Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia Legislature for approving a critical $40 million grant program designed to support and sustain rural hospitals across the Mountain State. Governor Justice,[Read More…]
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Gazette-Mail editorial: How Smith could be better WV Senate prez than Blair
Charleston Gazette-Mail Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, has his share of faults, but the likely West Virginia Senate president can do one thing right out of the gate in the 2025 legislative session that would put him above his predecessor, Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley: He could follow proper legislative procedure under[Read More…]
FEMA disaster declaration approved for Mercer County
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. – Plans for opening a disaster recovery center in Mercer County started moving forward after President Joe Biden signed a declaration that will bring in FEMA assistance to help individuals and businesses recover from Hurricane Helene. FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance[Read More…]
Editorial: AEP investments show increasing dislike of coal
Wayne County News November was an interesting month for American Electric Power. The parent company of Appalachian Power and AEP Ohio made three moves that commit AEP to new power generation that meets goals of moving toward carbon-free energy production. On Nov. 14, Appalachian Power announced plans to bring nuclear[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice addresses delays in Pierpont Aviation Facility project
By John Mark Shaver, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that while he’s not exactly sure why progress on a proposed $25 million facility for Pierpont Community and Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has stalled, he believes the state is still ready to go with the[Read More…]
Former State Senator Sondra Lucht has died; investigation continues
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Carl Lucht, the son of former state Sen. Sondra Lucht, allegedly threw his mother across a room into a wall leading to serious injuries. According to MetroNews and WEPM, the Berkeley County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to them that Sondra Lucht has died.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding, celebrates at Boone Memorial Hospital
MADISON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding today during a ceremony held at Boone Memorial Hospital. The program, which launched in October following the appropriation of funds by the West Virginia Legislature during the most recent special session, will improve healthcare infrastructure and[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey sends warnings to companies that have allowed robocalls to bombard W.Va. residents
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers. “These alleged violations are very serious and these companies need[Read More…]
USDA invests $14.8 million to strengthen infrastructure in rural West Virginia
Funding will expand access to clean and reliable sanitary waste disposal for thousands of rural West Virginians West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn announced on Dec. 10 that Rural Development is investing $14.8 million in rural[Read More…]
The Grant County Bank welcomes Lukas Kesner as AVP Business Development Officer
West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Grant County Bank has announced the hiring of Lukas M. Kesner as Assistant Vice President and Business Development Officer. Mr. Kesner brings to the role 14 years of banking experience in business development, credit analysis, and loan portfolio management. Prior to joining Grant[Read More…]
