wvtourism.com Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been recognized by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) with a Gold Adrian Award for its outstanding consumer brand campaign, “Screen Free Summer.” Now in its 69th year, the Adrian Awards is the largest and most prestigious travel[Read More…]
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Top US health official visits Marshall, discusses rural care
By Mary Jane Epling The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Two months after receiving Senate confirmation to lead the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Adm. Brian Christine made his first official visit to West Virginia on Tuesday, stopping at Marshall University to discuss rural health issues with the next generation of[Read More…]
WV House Republican majority unveils Jobs First Opportunity Everywhere agenda
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw and the Republican supermajority of the West Virginia House of Delegates laid out their Christmas list for the next legislative session in January focused on job creation and economic development. During a press conference in the[Read More…]
Cover West Virginia Day assists residents who need health care insurance
By Esteban Fernandez Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Navigating the health care exchanges every year can be difficult, Jeremy Smith, program director for West Virginia Navigators, said. Not only are there a variety of plans to pick from, with varying deductibles, co-pays and insurance networks, low knowledge of insurance vocabulary[Read More…]
Region gears up for another round of winter
By Greg JordanThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — A blizzard in parts of Greenbrier County and frigid weekend temperatures for the entire region were among the forecasts coming Tuesday from the National Weather Service’s offices in West Virginia. A blizzard warning was issued around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for western Greenbrier County. Between[Read More…]
Opinion: Keep the lights on, keep West Virginia strong
By Chris HamiltonPresidentWest Virginia Coal Association This week, Public Service Commission Chair Charlotte Lane provided clarity on an issue that has generated unnecessary speculation: West Virginia has no plans to shut down its coal-fired power plants. As she stated directly, no utility has filed any request to close any plant, and the[Read More…]
Opinion: Look back, then move forward
By Greg KozeraDirector of Marketing for Shale Crescent USA Approaching the end of the year, is a good time to look back at the current year. We know what we think our values are and what is important. The real measure is how we actually spent our time and money.[Read More…]
Opinion: The social side of online school
From West Virginia Virtual Academy Picture a student navigating across campus. They slide into a booth in the cafeteria and chat with friends. Later, they stop by the library to choose one of the monthly titles before joining a lively book club discussion. Eventually, they sit at their desk—decorated to[Read More…]
PSC sets public comment hearing on WV American Water double-digit rate hike request
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled a public comment hearing on a West Virginia American Water double-digit rate increase proposal panned by rate-payer advocates — after the PSC’s chairman signaled support for raising custom-er bills during another hearing last week. West Virginia American Water[Read More…]
Winter weather poses increased risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
West Virginia Daily News CHARLESTON — As winter continues, colder temperatures, snow, ice and early nightfall can pose serious risks for the 38,100 individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in West Virginia. For their 65,000 unpaid caregivers, the season brings added stress and challenges in ensuring their loved ones[Read More…]