West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is hosting a kickoff meeting to discuss regional housing needs from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, September 9 in Room C of the Raleigh County Convention Center. Jina Belcher, NRGRDA Executive Director, said, “We are[Read More…]
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Delegate Heather Tully presents $61,500 in grant funding to first responders
West Virginia Press Association SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Delegate Heather Tully, R-Nicholas, recently joined first responders throughout her district to present grant funds to help them carry out their duties. Tully, who serves as vice chairwoman of the House Health and Human Resources Committee as well as on the House Committee[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $100 million for new high-performance computer system in Fairmont
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Sept. 3, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $100,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to General Dynamics Information Technology for NOAA’s newest high-performance computer (HPC) system, called[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia to present Distinguished Service Award to Senator Eric Tarr
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) will present state Senator Eric Tarr of Putnam County with the Nancy Tonkin Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, Sept. 7, during the APTA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. Senator Tarr, a[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia news: State’s physical therapists partner with WVU Medicine
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) announced that West Virginia University Medicine will be host sponsor for the ATPA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference Sept. 7-8 at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Our members are grateful and excited to have[Read More…]
West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities encourage public to participate in National Preparedness Month
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of National Preparedness Month, the West Virginia Departments of Health (DH), Health Facilities (DHF), and Human Services (DoHS) are encouraging West Virginians to take part in the annual campaign focused on preparing for emergencies and disasters to keep families and communities safe. This year’s[Read More…]
WVDOH awards contract to build bridge and access road to Morgantown Industrial Park
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A project to build a brand-new bridge and access road to Morgantown Industrial Park is among 29 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Gov. Jim Justice committed up to $70 million to the project connecting[Read More…]
Ongoing drought bringing ‘hangry’ Yellow Jackets to the surface in droves
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — While residents may have observed dead grass patches on their lawns due to drought conditions, another impact of the dry weather in backyards is increased yellow jacket populations. Yellow jackets typically nest in the ground, with drought conditions driving more of the[Read More…]
Beckley Council considers steps to curb panhandling
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Beckley Common Council is considering ways to discourage panhandling in the city, including making it illegal for drivers to give money to panhandlers. Another proposal was presented to the Beckley Council by the United Way of Southern West Virginia. Under[Read More…]
‘You must fight’: Democrat-dominated UMWA Labor Day celebration boosts supporters
By Mike Tony, HD Media RACINE, W.Va. — Although skies were clear and the sun shone on the United Mine Workers of America’s 86th annual Labor Day celebration at John Slack Memorial Park in Boone County, there are storm clouds on miners’ horizon that threaten union gains and goals. The[Read More…]
