West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Dec. 1 that he has appointed Greg Wooten to the West Virginia State Board of Education. “Greg Wooten is a fantastic addition to the West Virginia State Board of Education,” Gov. Justice said. “With his wealth of experience[Read More…]
Latest News
Capito wants border security added to Ukraine, Israel funding bill
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, DC — Calling it a matter of national security, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., wants border security issues to be included in an appropriations bill for Israel, Ukraine and Tawain. Capito, who has been an outspoken critic of the Biden administration’s immigration[Read More…]
A program that allows residents to ‘borrow’ an electric vehicle for 2 weeks comes to Huntington
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington-area residents who want to try an electric car free for two weeks will get their chance soon. Huntington is one of the first two locations in West Virginia participating in a Tennessee Tech University project sponsored by the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
Statehouse Beat: Yes, there is a Democrat running for Manchin’s seat
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced he would not run for reelection, most pundits declared it a foregone conclusion that the election would be decided in the Republican primary pitting Gov. Jim Justice against Congressman Alex Mooney, R-W.Va. Most media (on the national level, The Guardian being[Read More…]
Death and Taxes: Martinsburg claims 10th football championship over Princeton 57-13
By Tyler Kennett, WV News WHEELING, W.Va — It’s hard to bet against Dave Walker when he’s coaching Martinsburg football. He’s built different. “You can tell how smart he is,” Martinsburg quarterback Murphy Clement said of Walker’s return to Martinsburg in 2023. “He’s been around for a while. You notice[Read More…]
Opinion: You are in control!
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA On Thanksgiving Day my daughter, Dannielle and I did 11 miles together. This was our last long training run in preparation for the Kiawah half-marathon in a couple of weeks. I’m struggling with some injuries so this run was a little painful. I struggled[Read More…]
DHHR and Wood County stakeholders collaborate to tackle critical community issues
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) engaged in a pivotal discussion with Wood County stakeholders in an effort to develop solutions for issues including homelessness, mental hygiene, workforce participation, substance use disorder treatment, and behavioral health care in the county. “Our[Read More…]
STATE CHAMPS
Fairmont Senior wins AA state football championship, 49-48 over cross county rival North Marion By Nick Henthorn, for the Times West Virginian WHEELING, W.Va. — North Marion and Fairmont Senior play every year, but they had not played in the state championship since 1981. In their first meetup in over[Read More…]
WVDEP approves 12 applicants for FY2024 CED Recycling Grants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has approved $85,950 in grant funding for 12 applicants through its Covered Electronic Devices (CED) program. Established in 2008 under the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), the CED Program requires electronic device manufacturers to register[Read More…]
West Virginia deer muzzleloader season to open Dec. 11
Hunters reminded to purchase RM/RRM stamp before season starts West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a chance to harvest an additional deer during West Virginia’s muzzleloader deer season must purchase an RM/RRM stamp before the season starts on Dec. 11. Stamps may be purchased online[Read More…]
