By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia At the Public Service Commission, we are often asked how cable television and internet services are regulated. These issues are often confused because some cable companies also provide internet service. The Public Service Commission does not regulate internet service at[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice announces 25 grants to art organizations in the Northern Panhandle at Grave Creek Mound
West Virginia Press Association MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith today to present 25 grants to artists and organizations in the Ohio Valley at the Grave Creek Mound Archeological Complex in Moundsville totaling $738,969. The Governor also recognized March[Read More…]
Intermediate Court of Appeals issues 28 Memorandum Decisions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) issued 28 Memorandum Decisions on February 8. There is a link to each on the ICA Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: Intermediate Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary (courtswv.gov).
Some concern voiced for homes directly behind hill slip behind Target in Barboursville
By Fred Pace, The Herald Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — While an ongoing closure at the region’s Target store has inconvenienced shoppers, it has also led to safety concerns in Barboursville. One resident in the Meadowcreek subdivison, just outside Barboursville village limits, said she has some concerns regarding the hill slip[Read More…]
Seizing on a Moment: Justice, Mooney campaigns address auction of Justice owned-properties
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after it was announced that properties at the Greenbrier Sporting Club owned by Gov. Jim Justice were set to go on the auction block, Justice urged the public not to worry about his businesses, while Justice’s[Read More…]
‘Polar Plunge’ Produces $22,000 for Special Olympics
By Ron Allen, Hurricane Breeze Newspaper HURRICANE, W.Va. — The annual ‘Polar Plunge’ at Hurricane City Park produced $22,000 for the support of the Special Olympics program and on Saturday, February 3, John Corbett, Special Olympics WV Head, reported that 112 brave souls put fear aside and jumped into a[Read More…]
Justice: Multiple West Virginia correctional facilities now have zero staff vacancies
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are now multiple correctional facilities in West Virginia operating with zero staffing vacancies, Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday. Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Raleigh County, which had a 30% vacancy rate in September, now has a full staff,[Read More…]
The Education Alliance announces new board members
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Education Alliance has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. The Education Alliance is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing business and community partnerships that equip West Virginia students for success. The Education Alliance is governed[Read More…]
National Recognition for Barbour Community Health Association Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Parker
West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) has announced that Rhonda Parker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Excellence in West Virginia. Parker, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, joined BCHA in[Read More…]
Kreider appointed WVU Potomac State College interim campus president
West Virginia Press Association KEYSER, W.Va. — West Virginia University Vice Provost Paul Kreider, a seasoned administrator and innovative academic leader, has been named interim campus president of WVU Potomac State College, effective March 16. The appointment follows Keyser Campus President Chris Gilmer’s resignation, which he announced during a late January Faculty[Read More…]
