By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed her frustration Thursday after impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were rejected. Capito, during her weekly media briefing, said the dismissal of both articles and the failure of the Senate to hold a[Read More…]
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WVU Medicine to build cancer center in Princeton, new emergency department in Bluefield
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget on Wednesday that includes preliminary plans for a new $64.5 million comprehensive cancer center on the campus of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital[Read More…]
BUSINESS BEAT: St. Albans small business owner testifies before Congress
By Fred Pace, HD Media ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Michael Ervin says his business’s bottom line would be impacted by the expiration of a small business deduction which is part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and is set to expire in 2025. “This provision has allowed me[Read More…]
Editorial: Paperwork: Responsible use of funds requires oversight
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Smaller, rural communities across West Virginia rely on volunteer fire departments to respond to a wide variety of emergencies, ranging from fender benders to fully involved structure fires. The men and women who give their time to those departments have their hands full — and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues statement endorsing Moore Capito for Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement endorsing Moore Capito as West Virginia’s next Governor: I believe everyone understands just how important the race for Governor is in West Virginia. Dozens of people ask me every day, “Who do you support for Governor?” and “Who do you want[Read More…]
Opinion: To effect change, we must have information
By Del. Amy Summers, chair of the House Health and Human Resources Committee and co-chair of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability It can be easy to under-estimate the legislative work done through the interim committee process when we’re not under the microscope and in the[Read More…]
West Virginia among top four in nation for providing early childhood education
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has moved from 6th to 4th in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds according to a recent report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). The Mountain State improved its ranking from the previous year and has once again met 9[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference to be held at WVU on April 25 for LOCKED SHIELDS 24
What: Members of the media are invited to a press conference for LOCKED SHIELDS 24, hosted by Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN). Key leaders and partners critical to the success of the exercise will be available for interviews. Why: LOCKED SHIELDS 24, the largest and most complex international live-fire[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association seeks volunteers across West Virginia
April 21 – 27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – To recognize National Volunteer Week, the Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter is seeking volunteers for statewide initiatives including community education, support groups, fundraisers, advocacy and support of the nine 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s[Read More…]
GoMart becomes official convenience store partner of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — GoMart and the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center (CCCC) have announced a new five-year partnership, naming GoMart the official convenience store of the CCCC. This collaboration kicks off just ahead of the sold-out Journey concert this Saturday, April 20, and offers a variety of benefits and exciting[Read More…]
