Mineral News and Tribune WASHINGTON, DC — Senators Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced a joint resolution seeking to amend the U.S. Constitution to establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices. The proposal aims to restore public confidence in the Court and curb political tensions surrounding[Read More…]
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WIC program partners with lead poisoning prevention program to expand testing
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is proud to announce a successful partnership with the department’s Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) that is boosting lead testing efforts in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia and Ohio counties. This initiative,[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State reports 1,222 new business registrations for Nov. 2024
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,222 new businesses statewide during the month of November according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage[Read More…]
Woelfel to remain Minority Leader
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) has been re-elected to lead the Minority Caucus of the West Virginia Senate. Senator-Elect Joey Garcia (D-Marion) will serve as Assistant Minority Leader. Woelfel and Garcia shared their determination to work with the majority party members and congratulated Senator Randy[Read More…]
Tips given for suicide prevention during West Virginia’s holiday season
By Logan D. Cottrell, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As the holiday season brings a rise in loneliness and depression for many, West Virginia Prevention Solutions is stepping up with suicide prevention training and resources aimed at saving lives and fostering community support, according to Victoria Cooper, MSW, an adult[Read More…]
Sen. Randy Smith nominated to be next West Virginia Senate President
Speaker Roger Hanshaw nominated to continue leading House of Delegates By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Republican members of the West Virginia Senate nominated Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Chairman Randy Smith as their nominee to be the next senate president in a Sunday afternoon caucus,[Read More…]
Kris Warner to succeed brother Mac Warner as West Virginia secretary of state, vows support for small businesses and county clerks
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kris Warner is preparing to step into a role currently held by his brother, Mac Warner, as West Virginia secretary of state. Kris Warner, in an interview with WV News, said he hopes to continue many of the programs and initiatives[Read More…]
Marshall football: WV native Tony Gibson to replace Charles Huff as Herd’s coach
By Luke Creasy, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Mere minutes after former Marshall football coach Charles Huff was named to the same position at Southern Miss, the Thundering Herd announced his replacement. Marshall athletic director Christian Spears announced Sunday afternoon that Tony Gibson has agreed to become Marshall’s 32nd head[Read More…]
Federal Bureau of Prisons to deactivate FPC Morgantown
The Dominion Post WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) notified Congress of its intent to suspend operations and move forward with the permanent closure of one facility and deactivation of several facilities. Among the facilities being deactivated is FPC Morgantown on Green Bag Road. According[Read More…]
Statehouse beat: Jim Justice leaves a mixed legacy (Opinion)
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail When Jim Justice leaves office sometime next month, he will be the first West Virginian to serve two full terms as governor since Gaston Caperton — who left office nearly 28 years ago. Justice leaves a decidedly mixed legacy. For someone who treated the office[Read More…]