By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., told a judge this week the office plans to seek an indictment from a grand jury for former West Virginia State Delegate Derrick Evans Evans, 36, of Prichard, is accused of participating in the Jan. 6[Read More…]
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West Virginia Highways workers lose largest mass public employee grievance in state history
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — What is believed to be the largest mass state employee grievance in West Virginia history, involving 501 Division of Highways employees, has been denied. In a decision issued Tuesday, Public Employees Grievance Board Chief Administrative Law Judge Billie Thacker Catlett concluded that[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers participate in broadband discussion
By Charles Young, WV News PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — Two state lawmakers participated in a panel discussion Wednesday focused on the opportunities presented by the American Rescue Plan for broadband internet expansion efforts. Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, and Sen. Bob Plymale, D-Wayne, said the stimulus package presents a unique opportunity for[Read More…]
New River CTC receives grant for Aircraft Maintenance Technician School
Release from New River Community and Technical College: BEAVER, W.Va. — The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College System has approved a $432,000 grant for New River Community and Technical College for the development of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) with an[Read More…]
Fresh eats, exciting music heading to Princeton, West Virginia, for Food Truck Frenzy & Festival
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — An event that brings a variety of foods together with the rock band Jefferson Starship and other performers is coming back Saturday to the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The Food Truck Frenzy & Festival begins at noon Saturday at the[Read More…]
Two amateurs share the lead after the first round of the 88th WV Open
Nick Fleming of Cabins, Mason Williams of Bridgeport lead at one under par Release from the West Virginia Golf Association BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — After one day of the 88th West Virginia Open at Pete Dye Golf Club two amateurs share the lead after the first round. Nick Fleming of Cabins and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 62 new cases, 2 deaths since last update; 45.2% of total population fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23. West Virginia Statistics New cases since last update – 62 Deaths since last update – 2 Total Positive Cases – 163,689 Current Active Cases[Read More…]
Multiple small business owners in Morgantown join coalition with more than 100 West Virginia businesses to support ‘For the People Act’ voting rights bill
By Chris Slater, WV News SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — More than 100 small business owners joined together Tuesday to create the “West Virginia Small Business For Democracy” coalition. The first goal of the group is to urge Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to vote in the affirmative for Senate Bill 1, known as[Read More…]
West Virginia falls short of vaccine goal while cases decline
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia had much to celebrate this past weekend, but meeting COVID-19 vaccination goals was not one of them. Yet, the state will likely see active cases fall below 2,000 this week. According to the Department of Health and Human Resources,[Read More…]
Small businesses call for support from U.S. Senator Manchin
By Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – A group of West Virginia small businesses launched a coalition Tuesday to call on Sen. Joe Manchin to support a piece of federal legislation that is facing a roadblock in the senate. The West Virginia Small Business for Democracy Coalition is comprised[Read More…]
