By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — For Barry Allen, it’s all about giving back — and also setting the example. He’s putting that philosophy into action through a planned hotel, restaurant, retail and event center downtown that will replace the former Wheeling Coffee & Spice Co. and National[Read More…]
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Joint Committee on Health hears update on radiological health program
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health, during the first official day of the May Interim Session on Monday, heard an overview of the radiological health program from West Virginia’s Environmental Health Services Director Jason Frame. “The radiological health program[Read More…]
Lawmakers hear regulation efforts on sales of kratom, hemp-derived cannabinoid products
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Progress made on the statewide regulation of kratom and select hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales was discussed on Monday during the interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary. Representatives from three state agencies, Derek Walker, assistant deputy tax[Read More…]
Vandalia Gathering returns to Charleston this weekend
By Bill Lynch, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Vandalia Gathering returns to the Capitol Complex this weekend. Each year, the state’s traditional Appalachian life festival rounds up everything from cloggers and roasted ears of corn to semi-professional liars and crafters. Along with arts, crafts, storytellers and food, the festival[Read More…]
Joint Committee on Finance hears update on state’s finances from Department of Revenue officials
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an abbreviated meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, on Monday, committee members heard remarks from Acting Cabinet Secretary Larry Pack with the West Virginia Department of Revenue. “We’ve got a good story to tell in West Virginia,” Pack[Read More…]
Pioneering WVU astrophysicist named prestigious Fellow of the Royal Society, the ‘Oscar’ of the science world
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A globally recognized leader in astronomy at West Virginia University has been elected to one of the top scientific academies in the world. Duncan Lorimer, professor of physics and astronomy in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as a 2024 Fellow of the[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Actress Jennifer Garner to join GameChanger Head Coach Gov. Jim Justice, U.S. Sen. Manchin, others for press conference
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Award-winning actress Jennifer Garner will join West Virginia Governor and GameChanger Head Coach Jim Justice, United States Senator Joe Manchin, West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Michelle Blatt, and GameChanger Executive Director Joe Boczek for a press conference discussing the progress of the GameChanger program[Read More…]
Top Billing: West Virginia Senate makes quick work of special session legislation
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers gaveled in for the first special session of 2024, with senators quickly passing eight out of 15 bills Sunday. Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Friday calling the West Virginia Legislature into special session, with the state[Read More…]
ICA Satellite Courtrooms recognized by National Center for State Courts
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has recognized the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) of West Virginia’s satellite courtroom project as a model for state courts. The project was one of 12 in the nation chosen as part of NCSC’s Court Space[Read More…]
New EMS treat-in-place law takes effect
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice is expected to provide much needed relief to West Virginians in need of emergency services and first responders this month. The new “treat-in-place” protocols take effect on May 1, 2024 and will allow for patients with qualifying conditions[Read More…]