West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Nicholas County School District. The award will be used by the school district[Read More…]
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Bob Huggins 12th annual Fish Fry to take place on April 6th with guest Pete Rose
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – College Basketball Hall of Famer, Coach Bob Huggins, has announced the 12th Annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry with special guest, MLB All-Time Hit Leader, Pete Rose. Reserve your seat to get a glimpse of two legends and get ready to be entertained by their[Read More…]
State treasurer warns six additional institutions of potential inclusion on fossil fuel boycott list
Inclusion Could Render Firms Ineligible for State Banking Contracts West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore today confirmed he has sent notices to six financial institutions warning them of potential inclusion on the state’s Restricted Financial Institution List after his office made an initial[Read More…]
Public meetings scheduled for electric vehicle infrastructure plan (Feb. 27-29)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Public informational meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Cross Lanes; Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Morgantown; and Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Shepherdstown to discuss West Virginia’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan. The federally mandated NEVI Formula Program will provide dedicated funding[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $952K for three research projects at WVU
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Feb. 26, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $952,638 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support research into mathematical equations, the impacts of droughts[Read More…]
Public Informational Workshop scheduled for Parsons to Davis section of Corridor H (Feb. 27)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will hold a Public Informational Workshop for the Corridor H Parsons to Davis project on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tucker County High School, located at 116 Mountain Lion Way, Hambleton, Tucker[Read More…]
Motorsports Day at the capital puts economic impact of outdoor recreation on display
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The backroads of Appalachia all led to Charleston on Friday, as motorsports enthusiasts from across the country descended upon the State Capitol for West Virginia Motorsports day. High performance vehicles of all shapes and sizes lined the building, while participants and[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate passes bill Gov. Justice says is a ‘tax’ on tourism
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A measure Gov. Jim Justice recently said is a “tax” on tourism in the state passed the West Virginia Senate on Friday. Senate Bill 167 would allow county commissions to impose a fee of “up to $1” on certain tourism and recreational activities[Read More…]
Dermatologist says specialty is more than skin deep
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Michelle Endicott, D.O., of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2001, has bad news and good news for aspiring dermatologists. The native of Point Pleasant, W.Va., who in 2005 founded a successful practice called South Charleston Dermatology, said the competitive nature of residency[Read More…]
Bill would block utilities from raising rates to fund hydrant upkeep program
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last month, staff for the West Virginia Public Service Commission issued a report finding a widespread failure among water utilities throughout the state to inspect, test and maintain fire hydrants. “[I]t is an unacceptable situation which must be corrected,” warned a state[Read More…]
