By Josephine E. Moore, The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Officials running the Raleigh County Emergency Housing Center say they’ve been left reeling after learning their state funding will be cut by nearly 75 percent next fiscal year. Danielle Stewart, board president of the Raleigh County Community Action Association, which[Read More…]
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Justice: Situation Surrounding Wriston Traffic Stop ‘Doesn’t Look Very Good’
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday he is waiting for an internal investigation to conclude within the Charleston Police Department before he speaks more on a recent traffic stop involving state Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston. Yet he did say he had some[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia announces March 6 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs today. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, March 6, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested[Read More…]
DoHS recognized for innovative voluntary SNAP Employment & Training Partnership
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and Coalfield Development Corporation have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for their innovative partnership through BFA’s voluntary SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) program available[Read More…]
Gov. Justice unveils upgraded West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website with new Investment Dashboard
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced a significant upgrade to the West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website, a valuable online tool connecting communities with federal funding opportunities. The newly-launched Investment Dashboard allows users to explore infrastructure projects across the state that have already received funding. This interactive feature empowers West[Read More…]
Four Lady Indians wrestlers set to compete for State Gold
By Jamie Harris, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — This coming weekend in Huntington, history will be made at the West Virginia State Wrestling Championships. For the first time ever there will be a girls’ state wrestling tournament going on in conjunction with the boys’ state wrestling tournament. While[Read More…]
Buffalo Creek survivors gather for discussion on flood’s 52nd anniversary
By Dylan Vidovich, The Logan Banner SOUTH MAN, W.Va. — Survivors of the 1972 Buffalo Creek flood gathered at the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library in South Man Monday afternoon to remember the disaster on its 52nd anniversary. Liz Tackett, the now retired former director of the library who still volunteers[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers, others work to address issues facing the state’s pharmacies
By Jesten Richardson, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers and Marshall University faculty members are working to fix “pharmacy deserts” in the state that could leave residents vulnerable. A pharmacy desert in an urban area occurs when the area is more than one mile away from a[Read More…]
House passes bill preventing publication of mugshots
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit the West Virginia Division of Corrections from publishing mugshots on their website. House Bill 4621 was passed by a vote of 54 to 46 following a lengthy debate. The bill[Read More…]
Beckley to become nation’s First Inclusive Recovery City on March 19
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The City of Beckley will soon become the first Inclusive Recovery City (IRC) in the United States. On March 19, city, state, national and international leaders in recovery support will come together to sign a charter declaring Beckley as an IRC – the[Read More…]
