West Virginia Press Association Washington, DC – On Dec. 12, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,031,517 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for five West Virginia projects. The initiatives will rehabilitate 17 homes for low-income individuals in southern West[Read More…]
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Larry Rector recognized as West Virginia’s first Honorary Consul of Japan
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On behalf of the State of West Virginia, Secretary of State Mac Warner participated in the inauguration ceremony for the first-ever West Virginian to be named Honorary Consul of Japan. Larry Rector, a resident of Bridgeport and an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, was appointed Honorary[Read More…]
United Way of Central WV to reveal couples for Dancing With The Stars 2024
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Get ready to be dazzled by the magnificence of Season Three, following the resounding success of its predecessor. The highly-anticipated announcement of the Season Three Cast — poised to display their stellar moves on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Charleston Coliseum and[Read More…]
NRGRDA hosting inaugural Showcase and Soiree on Dec. 15 at Summit Bechtel Reserve
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) invites the community to attend its inaugural Showcase and Soiree at 5 p.m. Friday, December 15, in the Main Dining Hall at JW Marriott Jr. Leadership Center at Summit Bechtel Reserve, 2550 Jack Furst Drive in[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: PEIA director updates legislature on agency’s drug rate study and financial plan
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and PEIA, during the second day of December’s Interim Legislative Session on Monday, heard updates regarding PEIA’s (Public Insurance Insurance Agency) drug-rate study, as well as the agency’s financial plan. The updates were provided by[Read More…]
Manufacturers concerned about childcare gap in West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A major manufacturer in West Virginia raised concerns Tuesday that a lack of affordable and available childcare could be a hindrance in recruiting new workers to the state, but lawmakers were largely dismissive of a need for government[Read More…]
West Virginia DHHR to hold roundtable discussion with Office of Shared Administration officials
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will host a roundtable discussion Friday featuring division heads for the new Office of Shared Administration. The discussion will allow the directors of the six divisions to “tell the story” of their role[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Agriculture and Rural Development Committee hears update on 2024 Farm Bills, Kratom Consumer Protection Act
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Members of the legislative Agriculture and Rural Development Committee heard about priorities for the upcoming 2024 Farm Bill and discussed ongoing concerns surrounding the Kratom Consumer Protection Act during their interim meeting on Monday. According to Lora Walker, general counsel[Read More…]
Gas outage questions a focus as utilities answer to WV legislators
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The presidents of West Virginia American Water Co. and Mountaineer Gas answered questions from lawmakers about the West Side natural gas outage at a committee meeting Monday morning during December’s legislative interims at the state Capitol. However, questions about how exactly water got into[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU Commencement for graduates in gold and blue set for Dec. 16
West Virginia Press Association WHAT: Nearly 2,700 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their achievements during two December Commencement ceremonies. WHERE: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown WHO: August and December graduates, President Gordon Gee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed, Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh, and Presidential Honorary Degree recipient Jessica Weaver, a[Read More…]