By Steven Baublitz, WV News BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — COVID-19 brought new challenges to the state’s shopping malls, which have already seen their fair share of problems in recent years. But according to experts, malls are successfully evolving to meet the needs of today’s consumers. Joe Bell, spokesman for Meadowbrook Mall[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmakers call for accurate broadband maps
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — Lawmakers at the state and congressional level are working to make sure the next batch of broadband coverage maps accurately show West Virginia’s need for high-speed internet expansion, especially as the state is poised to receive funds to make it happen. A[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia should be smart about the future
What if college was free for all West Virginians? By Don Smith Executive Director of the West Virginia Press Association What is the “the future of West Virginia”? Each year government leadership offers a new economic plan in hopes of improving the future of West Virginia. New ideas are good.[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia should be smart about the future
What if college was free for all West Virginians? By Don Smith Executive Director of the West Virginia Press Association What is the “the future of West Virginia”? Each year government leadership offers a new economic plan in hopes of improving the future of West Virginia. New ideas are good.[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Leads Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Strategy Session
Release from the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority: BECKLEY, W.Va. – Local leaders vying to attract more visitors and bolster the New River Gorge outdoor recreation economy came together to strategize on how to move forward on much-needed trails and other recreation opportunities. Jina Belcher, executive director of the[Read More…]
WVDOT to hold virtual public meetings for 2050 Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan
Release from the WVDOT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) will host two virtual public meetings for the 2050 Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan (WVLRTP) on Tuesday, June 15th. The WVLRTP is the statewide multimodal long-range transportation plan that will provide a 30-year blueprint for WVDOT and its[Read More…]
Memorial Day and the loss of another ‘Rosie the Riveter’ in West Virginia
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another sad observation comes this Memorial Day Weekend as West Virginia loses another of its few remaining “Rosie the Riveters.” Verla “Bobbie” Lamb, 98, died Wednesday, May 26, at her home in Elkins. Lamb was proud to have worked at Glenn L. Martin Aircraft[Read More…]
Registration open for 2021 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run, 2.5-Mile Walk
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CAMC Foundation has opened the registration for its June 19 Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run, 2.5-Mile Walk to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and funds to help support colorectal cancer screenings. Josh and Kelly Sword will serve as the co-chairs for the 2021 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life. Josh and Kelly’s goal[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 241 new cases, 0 deaths in last 24 hours; 40.7% 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 Friday, May 28. West Virginia Statistics New cases in the last 24 hours – 241 Deaths in the last 24 hours – 0 Total Positive Cases –[Read More…]
Expectations running high for West Virginia travel this Memorial Day Weekend
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — A pandemic dampened enthusiasm for holiday travel last year, but this year’s Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a very busy one for local parks and the Hatfield-McCoy Trail. Holiday weekends are historically busy times for the ATV trails,[Read More…]
