CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $150,000 in West Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) grant funds to the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. Funding will be used to hire, retain, and train a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) project coordinator who will provide[Read More…]
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Reid-Smith defends inclusion of pet in historic mural
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Gov. Jim Justice dedicated the first four of eight historic and allegorical murals in the State Capitol Building on West Virginia Day last week, going unnoticed and unmentioned was the inclusion of Babydog – the governor’s English[Read More…]
Harrison County (West Virginia) Sheriff’s Office swears in first female deputy, new chief tax deputy
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — There are some new deputies in town. Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny on Tuesday swore in three deputies, including two new law enforcement officers and one at the tax office as an internal promotion. Family, friends and new colleagues gathered at[Read More…]
Beckley Council sets interim city manager salary at $130,000
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley’s newly sworn interim city manager, Billie Trump, will receive an annual salary of $130,000, though he’s only expected to hold the position for a few months. The Beckley Common Council approved Trump’s salary during its meeting Tuesday night. Before[Read More…]
Resident voices concerns over homeless in Parsons
By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — Parsons resident Michael Whitely, Sr. addressed the City of Parsons Council June 18th with concerns over a recent influx of homeless individuals to the Parsons area. “I was kind of thrown for a loop about two months ago when we had an[Read More…]
Summer heat posing drought risk; national weather agency releases new drought watch tool
The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — According to the new NOAA Climate Prediction Center, which just became live last month, June’s excessive heat has the capability to lead to a regional rapid onset drought. “Also known as a flash drought, these events are tied to extreme temperatures and other[Read More…]
West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Work Camps helping finalize renovations at Hezekiah House in St. Albans for those in recovery
West Virginia Press Association ST. ALBANS, W.Va. – Ten work crews of volunteers from five states affiliated with the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Work Camps (WVMAW) have contributed labor, materials and appliances in renovations to a St. Albans home for use as an aftercare facility housing those in[Read More…]
WVU changing the game for sports emergency action plans
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A national position statement on emergency action plan development and implementation in sports from a West Virginia University athletic training researcher sets in motion new priorities for responding to catastrophic injuries. The recommendations apply to sports through all levels, from youth to high school to collegiate and professional leagues.[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending award to open rural career pathways in Mason County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced an award from the U.S. Department of Education (Education) for Education Alliance in Charleston, W.Va. This award, which was secured[Read More…]
To avoid substantial late fees, WV businesses urged to file state-required Annual Report before deadline next Monday
Businesses who do not file by June 30 deadline are out of compliance CHARLESTON, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing a final notice to business owners reminding them to file their Annual Report by the statutory deadline of June 30th. Businesses that miss the June 30th deadline will be[Read More…]