CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wyoming County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in honor of former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Darrell Vivian McGraw,[Read More…]
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New era of West Virginia government set to begin
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s the end of one era and the beginning of another for West Virginia government. The state’s two-term governor, Jim Justice, is set to be sworn in as the state’s next U.S. Senator and the current attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, will[Read More…]
Foundations: Blair looks back at his tenure leading the West Virginia Senate
By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite losing his Republican primary in May, West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair is thankful for the opportunity afforded him by his colleagues to lead the legislative body for nearly four years. “You can see the smile in my face,”[Read More…]
WV Cooks, State Parks launching statewide culinary dinner series
By Clint Thomas, Daily Mail WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountain State chefs will share their culinary savvy at 10 West Virginia’s state parks next year for Cellar to Table, a dinner series to present and promote state-cultivated foods and beverages in a savory — and scenic — manner. “Vagabond Chef”[Read More…]
WV Hive recognizes local businesses at annual ceremony
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Entrepreneurs and small businesses in southern West Virginia were recognized and celebrated Friday at Historic Black Knight Municipal Park during West Virginia Hive’s annual open house and awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony acknowledged the success of nine businesses from a variety[Read More…]
Gov. Justice declares December Osteopathic Medicine Month
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation designating December 2024 as Osteopathic Medicine Month in West Virginia, home to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). The proclamation encourages state residents to recognize “West Virginia’s current and future osteopathic physicians, the contributions of the[Read More…]
COLUMN: A time of hope — really
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Leadership expert, Dr. John Maxwell says; “Where there is no hope in the future there is no power in the present. Leaders are dealers in hope.” If we have hope we will continue to work toward our goals. Without hope people give up. We see this in athletics. Football, scores get very lopsided once one[Read More…]
W.Va. attorney general announces multimillion-dollar settlement with Pfizer, Ranbaxy on Lipitor Antitrust Lawsuit
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said the Circuit Court of Mason County has approved a settlement between the state and pharmaceutical companies Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) and Ranbaxy Inc. (and related companies) in an antitrust lawsuit involving a generic version[Read More…]
De Soto arrested over alleged threats to delegates
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto, of Berkeley County, was arrested in the early morning hours Thursday and transported to Eastern Regional Jail, where he remained awaiting arraignment. Charges faced by de Soto include allegedly making threats of terrorist acts. He is currently listed[Read More…]
WVMA panel: Energy, childcare are top challenges facing West Virginia manufacturing industry
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — During the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s winter conference, business owners, legislators and economic development advocates discussed the state’s challenges in attracting and retaining businesses. Energy production, access to child care and housing are among the chief issues that impact[Read More…]