By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The effort to find a permanent funding source for the state’s volunteer fire departments remains ongoing, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. Justice, who signed three bills into law in August providing $12 million in one-time funds to volunteer fire departments, said finding[Read More…]
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Eastern Panhandle Prep cutting high school, pre-K classes
By Tim Cook, Spirit of Jefferson KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — As a cost-cutting measure, the Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, the county’s public charter school, will no longer offer a high school and pre-kindergarten program for its third school year next fall. The school’s board of directors voted on Dec.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $406.4 million ahead of estimate
December surplus $120.1 million above estimate CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for December 2023, the sixth month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $553.2 million, which is $120.1 million above the official estimate. Cumulative collections for Fiscal Year 2024 of more than $2.766 billion[Read More…]
Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts. Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and the Marshall University Joan C.[Read More…]
Interest rate set on judgments and decrees entered during 2024 calendar year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at eight percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2024 calendar year. West Virginia Code § 56-6-31 requires the Administrative Office to annually determine the interest rate to be[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Warner begins public education effort on new federal reporting requirements for WV businesses
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is launching a public education campaign to assist West Virginia businesses with navigating a new federal requirement that took effect on January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal (not state) law that requires most businesses to[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation hosts student open house (Jan. 7)
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The newly constructed Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation will host an open house for students from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1425 4th Avenue in Huntington. The event is geared toward providing students with the opportunity to get[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Chamber renovations complete, media may visit Jan. 5
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the media are invited to see the newly renovated House of Delegates Chamber this Friday, Jan. 5. Please see the details below for open availability to see and talk about the House Chamber. WHO: West Virginia House of Delegates Clerk Steve[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces LG to launch strategic initiative for new tech ventures across West Virginia
Initiative seen as foundation for Innovation Corridor across Appalachian Region to generate tech jobs, develop healthcare, new technology businesses West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today that the State of West Virginia and LG Electronics are launching a strategic initiative to grow new business ventures in West Virginia and[Read More…]
WV Hive offering CO.STARTERS business training January 8 to March 25
A Few Slots Remain Available at $55 Per Entrepreneur BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is offering a more extensive 10-session CO.STARTERS program offering advanced insights for those interested in starting or expanding an existing business. The January 8 to March 25 sessions, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30[Read More…]
