CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will join government officials and business and community leaders for an economic development project announcement. Members of the media who plan to attend this event should email [email protected]. Please note that media are required to display current press credentials.[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to announce major economic development project Jan. 3 at 4:00 p.m.
West Virginia Press Association WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials to announce a major economic development project coming to West Virginia. WHEN: Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Culture Center TheaterState Capitol Complex1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, WV 25305-0300 All West Virginians may watch the live[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin releases statement on 18th anniversary of Sago Mine disaster
West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the 18th anniversary of the Sago Mine disaster. “Eighteen years ago, we lost twelve brave coal miners who went to work at the Sago Mine and never returned home to their beloved families. In their[Read More…]
Mon, PE plan $2.5 million credit, report says
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An audit ordered by state regulators into the operations of two power companies called for greater accountability of lobbying expenses and better recordkeeping generally while it revealed plans for a $2.5 million refund to customers. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on[Read More…]
Brave new world: Artificial intelligence arrives in West Virginia classrooms
By Logan Cottrell, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia school officials are warily embracing artificial intelligence as potentially the next big thing in education. “The use of AI in our schools is pretty prevalent,” said Lewis County Superintendent Melinda Stewart. “Both our students and staff have access[Read More…]
FirstEnergy concedes possible Ohio House Bill 6 ratepayer effects in WV
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FirstEnergy has conceded possible West Virginia ratepayer effects from what is believed to be the largest bribery scheme in Ohio history. In a filing FirstEnergy’s West Virginia utilities Mon Power and Potomac Edison submitted Dec. 22 in a case seeking a $172.7[Read More…]
West Virginia AG, lawsuit abuse group spar over outside attorney use
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A feud between West Virginia’s top attorney and an anti-lawsuit abuse group continues to play out following the awarding of millions of dollars in outside attorney fees for major cases. In a report set to be released in the[Read More…]
Spencer still seeking public input for downtown rebuild project
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — City officials are still seeking ideas from the public for the planned rebuild phase of the 400 block of downtown Bluefield. Jim Spencer, executive director of the Bluefield Economic Development Authority (BEDA), said he is still urging concerned citizens and business[Read More…]
The 2024 Apple Drop celebrates the beginning of a new year
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Families throughout the community celebrated the beginning of a new year during the 2024 Apple Drop event on New Year’s Eve. The event was cancelled last year due to bad weather, but this year many families came out to celebrate. The Apple[Read More…]
Lookahead: Stories to keep an eye on in 2024
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A new year has dawned, but some issues and developments will still carry over from 2023. Here are some developing news stories to keep an eye on in the new year. Local elections are fast approaching in the early months of 2024. Here are the[Read More…]
