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…]
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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…]
West Virginia Hospital Association elects news officer, trustees
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), representing 69 acute care and specialty hospitals and health systems in West Virginia, recently elected new officers and at-large members for 2025. OFFICERS Chair IVAR “SKIP” GJOLBERG, FACHE, President, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, Buckhannon Vice Chair/Treasurer DAVID GOLDBERG, President[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association announces $25,000 in scholarship awards for five WVU students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five in-state students attending West Virginia University (WVU) studying landscape and horticulture are receiving $5,000 each, thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix scholarship program. Robert Gompers, WVNLA president who owns Highland Landscaping in Buckhannon, W.Va., said[Read More…]
Initial Opportunity opioid settlement grants to be awarded by end of year
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new chief financial officer for the quasi-private foundation tasked with distribution of the majority of the nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds coming to the state and local governments over the next several years said the[Read More…]
‘I remember her every day’
Family of late WVU student creates off-campus housing safety nonprofit By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Late WVU student Carly Grozier is described by her brother, Kenneth Grozier, as a “fighter” who always sought to protect others. “Carly was a fighter, and she wasn’t just a fighter[Read More…]
