West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will help leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) cut the ribbon at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, for a new facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, which aims to[Read More…]
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Despite some recent rainfall, drought conditions persist
By Emma Engle for The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Across West Virginia, a significant drought has affected wildlife and agriculture since March of this year. Central West Virginia has been especially affected by this, and the effects have been devastating for those who rely on agricultural output to make a[Read More…]
A new congressman and incumbent take WV congressional races
Moore, Miller win WV Congressional seats By Sierra Marling and Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Second Congressional District has a new congressman, while the First Congressional District’s Republican incumbent will remain in office. First Congressional District In the First Congressional District, Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., beat[Read More…]
ACLU-WV files legal action in Mingo County ballot debacle
Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a legal action to rectify the disenfranchisement of hundreds of Mingo County voters, the ACLU announced Tuesday. In a Writ of Mandamus filed on Election Day in Mingo County Circuit Court, ACLU-WV is representing[Read More…]
Rep. Miller’s statement on winning the election in West Virginia’s First Congressional District
The West Virginia Daily News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on winning the election in West Virginia’s First Congressional District. “I am honored to have won the election in West Virginia’s First District. Serving the southern half of West Virginia for the past six years[Read More…]
13th annual 5K Turkey Trot held at Belington Wellness Center
BELINGTON, W.Va. — Community sponsors and volunteers came together on Saturday, November 2nd to support Barbour Community Health Association’s thirteenth annual Turkey Trot. This event is held each year to raise funds for the Heart and Hand House and the Belington Presbyterian Church. The two local organizations come together each[Read More…]
St. George Medical Clinic earns Silver Achievement Award from the American Heart Association, American Medical Association for commitment to blood pressure control
Clinic recognized for improving hypertension control rates as part of national Target: BP initiative West Virginia Press Association PARSONS, W.Va. — St. George Medical Clinic has been awarded the Silver Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for its outstanding commitment to improving[Read More…]
USDA announces funding to help farmers and agricultural producers in W.Va. venture into new and better markets
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On Nov. 5, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn announced that Rural Development is investing $136,134 in grant funding to four farmers and agricultural producers through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG). “West Virginia’s small agricultural producers[Read More…]
West Virginia election officials ready for Election Day
Early voting shatters previous records By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The elections division staff of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and the state’s 55 county clerks are prepared for Election Day today, while also taking a breath after a record-breaking early[Read More…]
Ground broken on the next section of the King Coal Highway in Bluefield
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A multi-million dollar contract for constructing a new section of the King Coal Highway which will connect more parts of Mercer County with each other was announced Monday during a groundbreaking ceremony on the future roadway’s site. Gov. Jim Justice announced the[Read More…]
