West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Carl “Bill” Roop of Beckley took the oath of office Friday, Aug. 2, bringing the House of Delegates back to 100 members. Roop is an attorney who recently closed his private practice. He was appointed to serve the 44th Delegate District, which is[Read More…]
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SBA launches new business resilience guide
Resource to help small businesses stay operational before, during, and after a disaster West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON — On Aug. 1, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association annual convention begins next week
Final day to register is Aug. 3 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Newspaper representatives from throughout the Mountain State are getting ready to gather for the annual West Virginia Press Association convention, and this year is shaping up to be both informative and entertaining. For two days, Aug.[Read More…]
Sen. Capito, of West Virginia: Initial ARCH2 funds to support ‘design and planning’
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The initial round of funds for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub will go toward “design and planning,” according to U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Capito, a member of the West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition, said Thursday that the $30[Read More…]
Extensive ties between EDA beneficiaries, Warner supporters loom amid election complaint
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Extensive ties between supporters of a political committee almost exclusively supporting Kris Warner’s West Virginia Secretary of State campaign and beneficiaries of a Warner-headed state agency loom large amid a new election law complaint filed with the office Warner seeks. Of $290,823[Read More…]
Residents relieved Paden City High School is staying open
By Shelley Hanson for The Intelligencer PADEN CITY, W.Va. — Residents expressed relief and gratitude on Thursday that Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge C. Richard Wilson ruled in favor of keeping Paden City High School open. Wilson filed his decision Wednesday evening, which means the school will be open for[Read More…]
Mural honoring ‘Frosty’ creator proposed for county building
By Liz Beavers, Mineral News and Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. — A Mineral County resident would like to see Keyser and Mineral County honor the man who created “Frosty the Snowman,” and he thinks the side of a county building is the perfect place. Attorney Roy Hardy appeared before the Mineral[Read More…]
West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish
Angler caught the 43.51-inch, 46.70-pound channel catfish in Wayne County SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on Aug. 1 that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities[Read More…]
Opinion: National business ranking of startups singles out Beckley and WV Hive; Beckley cited as a hidden gem and best location for aspiring entrepreneurs
By Judy Moore, executive director of the West Virginia Hive Network Beckley has recently garnered national attention, being cited by MarketBeat.com as one of the top 100 U.S. cities for business startups due to its robust support environment. This recognition highlights the West Virginia Hive Network as a pivotal reason[Read More…]
AC²: West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind launches innovative transition program to secondary career and technical education high school
West Virginia Press Association ROMNEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) has announced the launch of AC² (Academy for Career Connections), a transformative transition program designed to prepare Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Visually Impaired (VI) students for successful post-secondary careers. This innovative initiative[Read More…]
