By Eric Cravey, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia has a new technology company it can call on to solve big problems. DataRobot, which recently opened an office in Morgantown and hired its first local employee, wants to help grow the state’s tech economy with[Read More…]
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West Virginia’s Tamarack Marketplace ready to host your next event
BECKLEY, W.Va. — One year after Covid-19 closed down music and food and drink in the Conference Center, Tamarack Marketplace is open for business — and weddings. Tamarack Conference Center Food and Beverage Manager Bridge Adkins said Tamarack is quickly becoming a destination for weddings. “Ever since I started working[Read More…]
West Virginia school board places new charter school policy on public comment
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education has placed out for public comment major proposed changes to its charter school regulations. In March, the Legislature passed, and Gov. Jim Justice signed, legislation that specifically allowed for fully online charter schools and the accelerated[Read More…]
Testimony ends in Mitchell plant hearing before West Virginia Public Service Commission
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Evidentiary hearings on a request that could determine the future of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County wrapped up Wednesday after two days of testimony. The Public Service Commission heard testimony and cross-examinations Wednesday of experts on behalf of groups[Read More…]
DEA official, opioid distributors blame other sides for lack of communication, opioid crisis
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Opioid distributor companies and a retired DEA official pointed the finger at each other during a trial in Charleston on Wednesday, stating their counterparts were unclear in communication, which fueled the opioid crisis across Appalachia. Both Joe Rannazzisi, head of the Office[Read More…]
West Virginia voting rights advocates seek to sway Manchin
By Joselyn King, The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia advocates pushing to pass the “For The People” voting rights act say they will continue to try and convince U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin why the bill is necessary — and they may even make an appeal to his ego. The[Read More…]
Record attendance: Cole Chevy Mountain Festival draws large crowds, vaccine numbers
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Despite a few torrential downpours, the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival is still setting attendance records. People are lining up at the carnival for the COVID-19 vaccine too. Wednesday was the first day the Mercer County Health Department was at the midway, and at least[Read More…]
NRGRDA congratulates Local Klöckner Pentaplast Facility on earning 2020 Productivity Award among global peers
Release from New River Gorge Regional Development Authority: BEAVER, W.Va. – Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has awarded its production facility in Raleigh County as its 2020 Plant of the Year for productivity. The company said winners of these awards within kp are[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 90 new cases, 24 deaths since last update; 42.3% 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 9. West Virginia Statistics New cases since last update – 90 Deaths since last update – 24 Total Positive Cases – 162,726 Current Active Cases[Read More…]
Federal funding helping with Broadband projects, access to technology in West Virginia
Secretary Carmichael touts expansion as ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thanks to Congress and President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, federal funding is helping West Virginians gain access to high-speed broadband and computers, with more projects kicking off later[Read More…]
