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U.S. Senators Capito, Justice in key positions to aid West Virginia energy industries
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators are in key positions to aid the state’s energy industries. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was recently formally named chair of the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Former Gov. Jim Justice has[Read More…]
Historic glass door goes home
By Liz Beavers, Mineral News and Tribune Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/mineralnews/historic-glass-door-goes-home/article_7c7b5d46-d1bf-11ef-b898-87a99c817a72.html
National Park announces plans to demolish five structures
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —Officials with the National Park Service last week announced plans to demolish five structures within the boundaries of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park beginning Jan. 21. The structures, said to be deteriorating are dubbed the Henkle Farm House buildings and can[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing 2024 graduates earn overall 99% first-time licensure pass rate
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Across all West Virginia University School of Nursing campus locations, the 2024 graduates have earned an average 99% first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses. The official results from National Council of State Boards of Nursing show[Read More…]
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey takes office; announces leadership team
CHARLESTON — John “JB” McCuskey officially became the 35th West Virginia Attorney General. The transition happened at 12:01 a.m. Monday, with a public swearing-in set for 11 a.m. Attorney General McCuskey has been working to ensure a smooth transition and with that, he is announcing his senior leadership. The team brings decades[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems announces sale of Elizabeth Care Center
West Virginia Press Association ELIZABETH, W.Va.– Coplin Health Systems has announced the sale of the Elizabeth Care Center to Providence Health Group, the current operating company of the nursing home. “We are tremendously excited to continue our commitment and our investment into Elizabeth and Wirt County,” Doug Cox, CEO of[Read More…]
Street closures, parade, ball for Morrisey’s inauguration; what you need to know
Charleston Gazette-Mail Editor’s note: This story has been updated with details about the Celebration of West Virginia concert, and street closures on Monday. Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey will be inaugurated Jan. 13 on the north (interior) steps of the West Virginia Capitol. The swearing-in ceremony is the main event, but a[Read More…]
Justice announces expansion of firearms company in Parkersburg
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Parkersburg company that specializes in custom handguns and sights is expanding into manufacturing and developing new handgun designs, according to Gov. Jim Justice. Justice announced on his final virtual briefing as governor Friday that Novak’s Inc. will[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith envisions era of legislative collaboration with Morrisey
By Charles Young, The Preston County News and Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Recently elected West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith is looking forward to a new era of cooperation and collaboration between the Legislature and the governor’s office. Smith, a former coal miner and a Republican who has[Read More…]