West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) warns a new phone scam is targeting homeowners across the state. Energy officials say people are receiving calls from scammers claiming to represent the “West Virginia Power Company” or other, legitimate power companies that operate in West[Read More…]
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Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health announces its Q1 grantees
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Officials from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health announced its first quarter grant funding to West Virginia-based nonprofit organizations on May 16. These grants support programs and initiatives that benefit the state’s residents in the focus areas of oral health, community health, and[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin leads bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce CRA resolution of disapproval to overturn administration’s final 30D EV tax credit rule
Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) introducing a companion resolution in the House of Representatives WASHINGTON, DC — On May 16, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Deb Fischer (R-NE), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a Congressional Review[Read More…]
Secretary of State candidate Doug Skaff hospitalized after being bitten by snakes
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston businessman and former West Virginia delegate Doug Skaff is recovering at CAMC General after being bitten twice by venomous snakes on Wednesday afternoon while removing campaign signs in Boone County. Skaff, who ran for Secretary of State in Tuesday’s primary election, came in second[Read More…]
Ashley remembered in Roane County and beyond
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bob Ashley is being remembered beyond the borders of Roane County, which he represented in the West Virginia Legislature for more than 30 years. Ashley, who passed away this week at the age of 70, served in the West[Read More…]
W.Va. government leaders issue statements on passing of former lawmaker Bob Ashley
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, Senate President Craig Blair and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw have issued statements following the passing of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley. Statement from Gov. Justice: “Cathy and I are truly heartbroken about Bob’s passing, and we’ll continue praying for[Read More…]
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Wyoming County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County: Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured Thursday morning at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine in Wyoming County[Read More…]
Just over 30% of West Virginia voters participate in primary election
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just over 30% of the state’s registered voters participated in the primary election on Tuesday, according to data from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. West Virginia has 1,181,437 registered voters, but only 358,173 cast ballots in Tuesday’s contests, for[Read More…]
Empire official discusses riverfront development
By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — An official with Empire Diversified Energy discussed ongoing efforts and plans to develop more than 800 acres of property once owned or occupied by local steel mills during Wednesday’s meeting of the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce. Chip Fenske, director of[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Some takeaways from primary election
The contentious Republican primary for West Virginia governor pretty much turned out as late polls predicted. According to unofficial results, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who had a narrow lead wire-to-wire in polling, secured the nomination over his closest competitor, former Delegate Moore Capito. Car dealer Chris Miller was a distant[Read More…]
