By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – AT&T has filed suit against the City of Wheeling and the city’s planning commission for their “unlawful denial” of AT&T’s application to construct a wireless telecommunications facility. Meanwhile, Wheeling’s city manager said the sides are looking at a possible compromise. In the[Read More…]
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WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation announces new pay rates in effect July 1
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced an increase in special hiring rates that went into effect on July 1. The State Personnel Board (SPB) approved the implementation of a special hiring rate for Correctional Officer 1 through Correctional Officer 7[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services accepting school clothing allowance applications
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has begun accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate[Read More…]
Grant County Bank announces retirement of Board Member, Jack Barr
West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — The Grant County Bank is announcing the retirement of long-serving board member Jack Barr, whose dedication and visionary leadership have played a pivotal role in the bank’s growth and success over the past two decades. Barr joined the board of directors for Grant[Read More…]
UMWA condemns U.S. House subcommittee move to defund enforcement of new MSHA black lung silica dust rule
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In April, miners and mining labor leaders met with U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su in Uniontown, Pa., to celebrate DOL’s final rule to protect miners from silica dust – exposure to which can lead to black lung disease.[Read More…]
‘Chilling’: Under Trump, Project 2025 could undo climate, energy progress in WV
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Most people won’t read it, but it’s quite chilling.” That was Jason Walsh’s solemn reflection as he shuddered to think of what’s widely expected to be the White House agenda if former president Donald Trump wins a second term. Walsh, executive director[Read More…]
West Virginia flood resiliency plan nears completion eight years after 2016 deluge
Funding still needed for flood resiliency trust fund By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than eight years after catastrophic flooding hit southern West Virginia in 2016 and other flood events across the state since then, West Virginia is close to having an updated[Read More…]
New housing on tap for people with disabilities in Morgantown
By Madelyn Moore for the Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ground is officially broken in Morgantown for a new $3.2 million residential facility with PACE Enterprises, a company centered on finding employment for people with disabilities. Wednesday marked the start of construction for PACE Place, a living space that[Read More…]
Governor’s School for Tourism visits NRG region
By Steve Keenan, The Fayette Tribune OAK HILL, W.Va. — Kiera Heavener desires to tour the world. In recent days, she’s taken her initial steps during a junket in her home state of West Virginia. Heavener, of Circleville, is a rising junior at Pendleton County High School. She was one[Read More…]
Three elected to WVU Foundation Board of Directors
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three West Virginia University supporters with successful careers in investments and executive management were elected to the WVU Foundation Board of Directors at its annual meeting. Erika Cramer, who graduated from WVU in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in finance from the College of Business and Economics, will serve a two-year[Read More…]
