By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the federal money for broadband expansion. The applications are in from internet service providers to begin running fiber lines to areas of the state either unserved or underserved by high-speed internet. But rules for installing[Read More…]
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COLUMN: Gratitude, not just for Thanksgiving
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA This week my wife, Lynnda and I are at the Outer Banks (OBX) with family. We hauled our suitcases and groceries up three floors to where the kitchen and living area of the house is. I am blessed and happy to be able go up three flights[Read More…]
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Rock Branch’s maestro: ‘Creative’ music instructor named WV Teacher of the Year
By Sierra Marling, The Herald-Dispatch NITRO, W.Va. — When students walk into Seth Skiles’ classroom at Rock Branch Elementary in Nitro, they know they’re in for something special. On Tuesday, instead of sheet music or instruments, Skiles brought in pre-cut pastry dough and baked crescent rolls while teaching about Thanksgiving[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice expresses support for expanded access to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, who will soon head to Washington as the state’s next U.S. senator, said he supports widespread access to weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. On Tuesday, the Biden administration proposed expanding coverage of weight-loss medications to some eligible[Read More…]
Lewis County (West Virginia) offers some of the cheapest gas prices amid rising inflation
By Trevor J. Pincavitch, The Weston Democrat WESTON, W.Va. — As inflation has driven gasoline prices up worldwide, Lewis County stands out as one of the most affordable locations to buy gas in West Virginia. Among counties across the state, Lewis County continues to provide budget-friendly fuel options, helping residents[Read More…]
Health officials voice concern about surge in measles and whooping cough cases
By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO are warning about the substantial rise in cases of measles and whooping cough (pertussis) in the United States and globally. Health officials say inadequate vaccination rates globally has brought these[Read More…]
West Virginia Farm Bureau praises environmental success story of Mountain State poultry industry
By Charlie Wilfong, president, West Virginia Farm Bureau From the Moorefield Examiner: The West Virginia Farm Bureau would like to recognize the farmers and poultry growers throughout the Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle who have voluntarily committed themselves to conservation practices that have improved the quality of the Chesapeake Bay.[Read More…]
W.Va. attorney general reminds consumers to exercise caution when shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution, shop wisely and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season accelerates with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “Whether you’re shopping online or at brick-and-mortar stores, be aware that the[Read More…]
42 West Virginia counties begin concurrent bear, deer hunting seasons
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The opportunity to harvest two big game species on the same day has been presented to West Virginia hunters this year. Monday marked the first day of the concurrent bear and buck firearm hunting seasons across 42 counties. “West Virginia has[Read More…]
