By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As negotiations continue between both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature toward ending the session Saturday with a budget, the state Senate is tying two key provisions supported by Gov. Jim Justice and the House of Delegates to[Read More…]
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BHE Foundation invests in Jackson County Schools
$45,000 gift will bolster STEAM and technical programming through the new Ravenswood Innovation Center RIPLEY, W.Va. — BHE Renewables Project Manager Vic Sprouse attended the regular Jackson County Board of Education meeting on March 7, 2024, to announce an investment in Jackson County’s future. Sprouse revealed a $45,000 donation from[Read More…]
Lunch & Learn provides details on Build WV Act
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Lunch & Learn opportunity provided by the Berkeley County Development Authority brought Meghan Smith, manager, business and industrial development, West Virginia Department of Economic Development, to share information with builders, contractors and others interested in the Build WV Act. Passed in[Read More…]
Editorial: Check your clocks, smoke alarms
Weirton Daily Times Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we move our clocks ahead one hour. While that means we will have an extra hour of sunshine to enjoy outdoor activities, it also represents a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide[Read More…]
WV Dept. of Education announces winning 2024 Arts Alive poster design
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has announced the winning 2024 Arts Alive poster. Artist Alexis Brewer’s design was chosen from among 120 student submissions. She is a senior from Robert C. Byrd High School in Harrison County. Arts Alive is the WVDE’s[Read More…]
Opinion: Tracking PSC activities
By Charlotte R. Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has made an even a stronger effort since late last year to encourage your interest in us. It profits us nothing if the public cannot access Commission information. We have a simple[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General joins National Consumer Protection initiative
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission. “Slam the Scam,” which[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin statement on Kroger union employees reaching contract agreement
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On March 7, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Kroger union employees reaching a new contract agreement: “The tentative agreement between Kroger and UFCW Local 400 is welcome news for the state of West Virginia, and I am very[Read More…]
