The Herald-Dispatch The West Virginia Legislature is again considering proposals to restore the death penalty. This time it is aimed at people who kill police officers or other first responders in the line of duty. As of Monday morning, Senate Bill 264 and House Bill 2567 were in committee waiting[Read More…]
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Unanimous West Virginia Senate Passes Elementary School Discipline Bill
Measure Heads Back to House of Delegates With Changes By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate passed its version of a bill Monday addressing student discipline in elementary schools, as well as Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s bills opening up the state to those bringing[Read More…]
Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home receives $80K for opioids fight
By Amber Phipps, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday announced funding to prevent the spread of opioids in West Virginia, along with collaborations with the West Virginia First Foundation. Morrisey stood on the front steps of the Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home in Parkersburg[Read More…]
Accomplished Swedish-born artist teaches embroidery in Man area
By Dylan Vidovich, The Logan Banner SOUTH MAN — For over a year now, Fia Backström, an accomplished multidisciplinary artist and writer who is a native of Sweden, has found an unlikely venue to host an embroidery class: the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library in South Man. Backström, who currently lives[Read More…]
Asher Agency / KMBlu LLC secures federal Woman-Owned Small Business certification for set-aside contracts
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Asher Agency (KMBlu LLC) announced it received a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification on January 23 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is now eligible for federal set-aside contracts and subcontracts. Asher Agency, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is[Read More…]
UC receives $50,000 gift to establish scholarships for international students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, WV – The University of Charleston received a generous $50,000 donation from the estate of Frances and Richard Rumley to establish a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting international students. Lois Ann Stanton, niece of the Rumleys, presented the gift to President Marty Roth, Executive Vice[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey announces Logan and Wayne counties receive Major Disaster Declaration
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that the federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in Logan and Wayne counties. Individual Assistance has already been approved in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in Morrisey’s original request still remain under consideration[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hospital Day at the Legislature to Highlight Key Health Care Initiatives
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hospital leaders from across West Virginia will gather at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 13 for Hospital Day at the Legislature to discuss key legislative initiatives impacting hospitals and health care across the state. Throughout the day, leaders from across disciplines will meet with lawmakers to[Read More…]
NRGRDA, BRCCC announce collaboration on April 22-23 Future Forward Summit and Expo
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce (BRCCC) announced their collaboration on this year’s Future Forward Summit and Expo to be held April 22-23 at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Jina Belcher, Executive Director[Read More…]
WV Building and Construction Trades impact shown through Marshall study
By Katelyn Aluise, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Building and Construction Trades generated an estimated $8.1 billion economic impact between 2022 and 2023, according to a report from the Marshall University Center for Business and Economic Research. Justin Williams, director of the Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT-WV), said[Read More…]
