West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that Rural Development is partnering with Generation West Virginia to support high-speed internet services in rural areas of southern West Virginia. Rural Development is awarding $610,116 through the Broadband Technical Assistance[Read More…]
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West Virginia Supreme Court overturns Intermediate Court for 1st time
Justices’ ruling breaks big new legal ground By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a ruling by the fledgling Intermediate Court of Appeals for the first time, and clarified workers’ compensation law in the process. In an opinion authored by Justice[Read More…]
Morgantown High School captures second consecutive Academic Showdown championship
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a nail biter that saw an overtime round and a forced final match, Morgantown High School edged out Bluefield to claim its second consecutive Academic Showdown state title. However, unlike in 2023, it was the competitor’s from Morgantown’s Team One[Read More…]
Justice: Laws need changed on child abuse disclosure, but hands tied federally
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that while he would support changing state laws to lessen restrictions on the kinds of information West Virginia human resources officials can disclose when the death of a child is involved, he said[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ session on Tuesday, April 30, in Princeton
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Wild Roots Coffeehouse, 860 Mercer Street in Princeton. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, but registration is required. The event[Read More…]
Editorial: WV laws on transgender athletes under federal court scrutiny
The Wayne County News, HD Media The status of West Virginia laws preventing transgender girls from participating on girls and women’s sports teams became less clear last week following a federal court decision on whether a middle schooler should be allowed to participate in cross country and track. The 4th[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks presents Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism & Leadership to Jim Michael
The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Stumped about how to properly recognize the contributions of Jim Michael to Cacapon State Park and the entire West Virginia State Parks system, state park officials invented a new honorarium and presented it to Michael on April 13. Michael received the first-ever West[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin issue statements following passage of national security supplemental package
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement on her vote to pass the national security supplemental package: “Our nation is facing the most dangerous global threat level we have seen in decades. Our allies are under attack,[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard and Irregular Warfare Center sign Memorandum of Understanding
West Virginia Press Association KINGWOOD, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Irregular Warfare Center during a Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare exercise at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia, April 19, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bill Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services provides update on completion of Medicaid unwinding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) has released updated data following the completion of the state’s Medicaid unwinding period. “Completing the Medicaid unwinding process represents a significant milestone for West Virginia’s health care system,” said Cynthia Beane, DoHS Bureau for Medical Services[Read More…]
