By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration agreed to pay a seven-figure sum of taxpayer money for consulting services on a federal rural health funding application heavily touted by Morrisey to a consulting firm that he once accused of fueling West Virginia’s opioid crisis. Morrisey’s[Read More…]
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Comfort Place: Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter in Jackson County builds beds for children in need
By Gwen Sour, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – When Jackson County Commissioner Steve Westfall, now chapter president, first heard about Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) during his time in the West Virginia Legislature, he didn’t expect the idea would one day take root at home. After learning how the[Read More…]
Former publisher of The Register-Herald passes
The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Memories were shared Friday as former members of The Register-Herald staff learned that a publisher who had mentored and encouraged them early in their careers had passed away. Robert Hammond, 75, of Elizabeth Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11. Hammond was publisher of The Register-Herald[Read More…]
“We’re building West Virginia into the nation’s battery,” Gov. Morrisey details energy projects
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey detailed a host of recent energy announcements Thursday during the annual Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston. In addition to Diversified Energy’s recently announced well-plugging partnership with the state and FirstEnergy’s plans to build a new gas-fired power plant in West Virginia, the[Read More…]
Amazon to close Huntington location; transition to virtual jobs
By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The Amazon Customer Service Center on Kinetic Drive in Huntington will close by May 2026, a public relations representative for the company confirmed via email this week. The representative said the associates there will keep their positions, wages and benefits. “We remain committed[Read More…]
National Diabetes Month highlights need for awareness of different types of disease
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN — November is National Diabetes Month — a month that means a lot to many in the Eastern Panhandle and across the state. In West Virginia, 16% of the population have been diagnosed with diabetes, with another 35% being in the prediabetic stage,[Read More…]
Mingo PSD ordered to submit corrective plans
Mingo Messenger The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has ordered the Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) to submit a 10-point corrective action plan to address customer complaints and make an adjustment to one of its rates. The order, conveyed Nov. 5, stopped short of declaring the Mingo County[Read More…]
Coplin’s Second Mobile Health Unit Hits the Road
Additional unit expands access to quality, compassionate care for rural and underserved communities West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems has expanded its commitment to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone in the communities it serves with the addition of a second mobile health unit. By adding[Read More…]
The Health Plan awards full medical school scholarship to WVSOM’s Morgan Christian of Cabell County
Ona, W.Va. — A Barboursville native is attending medical schoolat the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) withoutthe burden of tuition and fees thanks to a medical scholarship programoffered by The Health Plan (THP). WVSOM second-year student Morgan Christian has been awarded TheHealth Plan Scholarship, which covers tuition and[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Issues Statement Following Tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine
Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Morrisey issued the following statement after the tragedy at Rolling Thunder Mine: At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County had receded sufficiently for rescue crews to safely enter. The team began their search, examining every section as[Read More…]
