By Stephen Santilli, for The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Eighteen years ago this month, several people’s lives changed in a rumbling moment when the earth shook and trembled from a devastating explosion inside the Sago mine. Upshur County, the entire state of West Virginia and the rest of the[Read More…]
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More fire protection funding coming to Lewis County (West Virginia)
By Jonathan Weaver, The Weston Democrat WESTON, W.Va. — More state aid will be coming to Lewis County fire departments, courtesy of the state legislature. County commissioners received word in a letter from Gov. Jim Justice earlier this month that Lewis County received an additional $32,908.17 as a result of[Read More…]
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, a Democrat, files for U.S. Senate run
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While attention has been on the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the Democratic primary to succeed U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has a new candidate in Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott. Elliott filed his official candidacy certificate Tuesday to run in the May[Read More…]
Highmark Health Options West Virginia approved as managed care organization for state Medicaid beneficiaries beginning July 1
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), the state agency responsible for the administration of West Virginia’s Medicaid program, has approved the Highmark Health Options West Virginia (HHOWV) application to be a managed care organization option for[Read More…]
Charleston Area Alliance announces 2024 Women and Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program: City of Charleston ARPA funding supports additional grants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Area Alliance has announced the launch of a new round of the Women and Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program. The goal of the Grant Program is to help existing women and/or minority-owned small businesses located within the city limits of Charleston[Read More…]
Mon Health Medical Center is first in West Virginia to be recognized for excellence with ACC Electrophysiology Accreditation
Receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI for 12 Years in a Row West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center at Mon Health Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who experience[Read More…]
Senate committee advances bill to reduce rates for legal advertising
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Government Organization Committee, on Tuesday, advanced a bill that would reduce rates for legal advertising in the state’s newspapers. Senate Bill 264, sponsored by Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers, states that a “publisher or proprietor of a qualified newspaper in West[Read More…]
Gas and Oil Political Action Committee (GOpac) has not announced any WV Primary Election candidate endorsements
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It has come to our attention that an organization named the Oil & Gas Workers Association, based out of Odessa, Texas, has endorsed certain candidates for West Virginia’s 2024 elections. To be clear, this organization is in no way affiliated with The Gas[Read More…]
Senate Finance Committee moves forward with budget presentations
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Work continued Monday to finalize the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as the Senate Finance Committee heard presentations from the offices of the Attorney General, State Auditor, and Secretary of State. First to present was West Virginia Attorney General[Read More…]
Flash Sale Frenzy – West Virginia State Parks announce new promotion
Major lodging discounts available for a limited time SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Parks has announced an exclusive offer for 30 percent off when booking a stay at a campsite, lodge, or cabin. This discount will run from January 17 to 23. Some exclusions apply. “Plan something to look[Read More…]
