By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Many attending the grand opening Tuesday of the Brooke County Judicial Center commented on the three-story building’s elegant wood trim and furnishings and its spacious courtrooms, offices and meeting rooms. But in addressing them in its main courtroom, A.J. Thomas,[Read More…]
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Back to the office: Remote work terminated for some state employees
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democratic Party has denounced the termination of remote work arrangements for state employees. According to Delegate Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, the state’s party chairman, the changes apply to the Departments of Health, Human Services and Health Facilities — the departments[Read More…]
WVDOT extends condolences to those impacted by Baltimore bridge collapse, stresses importance of bridge safety
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) expresses its condolences to the families of those impacted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, when a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the span to collapse. Authorities said a container ship registered in Singapore lost power in[Read More…]
Emergency meeting: 911 dispatchers hear from state, congressional leaders at summit
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Telecommunicators from county 911 centers around West Virginia gathered in Charleston Tuesday to hear about state and federal efforts to support their work. The inaugural 911 Emerging Technologies Symposium at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in downtown[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito, Miss Morgantown take Girls Rise Up to Anna Jarvis Elementary
West Virginia Press Association GRAFTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), on Mar. 26, brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Anna Jarvis Elementary School in Grafton, W.Va. to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. Joining Senator Capito in hosting the Girls Rise Up event was Sarah Lojewski,[Read More…]
Grant County Bank annual golf tournament to support local Relay for Life
West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — The Grant County Bank announced the return of its annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament set to take place on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the Valley View Golf Club in Moorefield, West Virginia. All proceeds will benefit the American[Read More…]
New Vision Village: Gayle Manchin attends announcement, groundbreaking for ARC-supported projects in West Virginia
By Daisy Gibbons, WV News PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Federal and state officials and community members gathered in Philippi to break ground Friday for the New Vision Village. The village will provide a place to live, a source of employment and a sense of purpose for young people who are aging[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems earns Quality Recognition badges from the Health Resources & Services Administration
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems earned four Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the Department’s Health Resources & Services Administration. “We are honored to receive recognition as a leader for providing quality care for patients,” said Rob Dudley, CEO of Coplin Health Systems. “We[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces state’s biggest Gold Rush Giveaway
WVDNR will stock 68 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout April 1–13 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced that the West Virginia Gold Rush will be bigger and better than ever this year and include five times the number of chances to win prizes when the[Read More…]
Community support saves Beckley school counselor position
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Following several impassioned speeches from elementary teachers in Beckley at Tuesday’s school board meeting, the Raleigh County Board of Education chose not to transfer two counselors from elementary schools. The decision was met with applause and tears from the more than[Read More…]