By Angela F. Durkin, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Following an executive session Thursday, the Berkeley County Commission appointed Robert A. “Rob” Blair to serve as sheriff of Berkeley County through a unanimous vote. He will fulfill an unexpired four-year term, which concludes Dec. 31. Prior to the motion to[Read More…]
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Cabell County parks, libraries file response to excess levy case appeal
By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The local library and park district responded officially Wednesday to the Cabell County Board of Education’s appeal of a judge’s decision in favor of the entities maintaining excess levy funding under the Special Acts of the Legislature. The Cabell County Public Library and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces approval of nearly $2 million in recycling assistance grants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the approval of grants worth $1.99 million for 22 recipients through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s REAP Recycling Assistance Grants Program. Grants were awarded to state solid waste authorities, county commissions, municipalities, private industries, and nonprofit organizations. Funding for the[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Shepherd University 2024 Academic Showdown Regional Competition Postponed
West Virginia Press Association WHAT: West Virginia Academic Showdown Regional Competition WHEN: Rescheduled Date to be Announced WHERE: Shepherd University, Center for Contemporary Arts II Bldg., Marinoff Theater, 62 W. Campus Dr., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 CONTACT: Christy Day, West Virginia Department of Education Office of Communications, at 304-558-2699 or [email protected]; or Jessica[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey: 3 States, D.C., USDOJ join as plaintiffs in suit against NCAA Transfer Rule
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced three other states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Department of Justice have joined the bipartisan multistate coalition led by Ohio in a lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s Transfer Eligibility Rule. The coalition now consists of[Read More…]
UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, January 23, in honor of former Senator John Pat Fanning
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in McDowell County be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to dusk on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life[Read More…]
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state in the coming days. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning today, Thursday,[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $4.8 million for four W.Va. health centers
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $4,805,823 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for four West Virginia health centers. The investments will strengthen health services in Wirt, Lincoln, Putnam, and Kanawha Counties. “I’m[Read More…]
Do you need to update your Voter Registration? Routine voter list maintenance continues in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Voter list maintenance has been a priority for the WV Secretary of State’s Office since Secretary Mac Warner first took office in 2017. Warner is asking voters who may need to update their current voter registration or who haven’t voted recently to check their status. Working closely[Read More…]
Cyclist’s Big Race
Elkins resident, 16, to compete in Europe By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Elkins resident Alyssa White, 16, will be one of only five athletes from the United States to compete in her age group at the upcoming Union Cycliste Internationale World Championship Cyclocross. White was selected to be[Read More…]
