By Charlotte R. Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia Some of you might remember those old posters where a stern, bearded picture of Uncle Sam looks out solemnly over a caption that says, “I want YOU for U.S. Army.” Like Uncle Sam, I would like to say that[Read More…]
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WVU students take research road trip to West Virginia Capitol
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University undergraduate researchers are demonstrating the importance of research led by the state’s flagship, land-grant institution for lawmakers firsthand. During Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Thursday (Feb. 22), WVU student researchers joined their peers from eight other institutions across the state to[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Substance abuse recovery high school to open in county
By Ron Allen, Hurricane Breeze Newspaper PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — The February 13 meeting of the Putnam County Commission featured announcements which included the projected opening of Bridge To Hope Academy in Nitro, updates on county water projects, and excess levies which will appear on the May Primary ballot for[Read More…]
Wheeling-Nippon marks major milestone
Follansbee mill produces 20 millionth coil By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Coated steel coils processed by Wheeling-Nippon Steel have been used by a variety of U.S. industries, and the company celebrated a major milestone Wednesday with the production of its 20 millionth coil. Ken Tagashira,[Read More…]
WV Library Association joins opposition to obscenity bill
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of West Virginia’s library community have now joined in opposition to a proposed bill that would make libraries, museums and schools criminally liable if they display obscene material to a minor. The West Virginia Library Association issued a statement Wednesday opposing House[Read More…]
WV Senate approves plan designed to streamline hiring of school support staff
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate, on Wednesday, approved SB 727 – a bill intended to streamline the process of hiring school support staff. Introduced by lead sponsor Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, SB 727 seeks to “revise the process for county boards of education to[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail off to a strong start as Kawasaki debuts new machine on trails
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — As spring weather approaches, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system was off to a strong start Wednesday while a manufacturer of ATVs debuted its new off-road models on southern West Virginia’s trails. Jeffrey Lusk, executive director of the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, said[Read More…]
Governor and First Lady announce Communities In Schools officially in all 55 West Virginia counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. —In a landmark announcement, Gov. Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice have announced that Communities In Schools (CIS) is now operational in all 55 counties of West Virginia. Nicholas and Pleasants counties represent the final additions to the Communities In Schools program, with dedicated[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing to host March 6 virtual open house for BSN program
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2024 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. EST. This event will feature information for our nationally ranked BSN program, which is offered on the Morgantown, Beckley,[Read More…]
Supreme Court of Appeals of WV issues 12 Memorandum Decisions (Feb. 21)
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has issued 12 Memorandum Decisions. There is a link to each on the Supreme Court Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: Supreme Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary (courtswv.gov).
