By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore and 14 treasurers across the nation are threatening to pull assets from banks that succumb to pressure from President Joe Biden and climate czar John Kerry to pull investments in fossil fuels. Moore[Read More…]
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Game Changer dinner: ‘The dawn of a new era’ in bringing hope to kids of West Virginia
By David Beard, The Dominion Post WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – Game Changer founder Joe Boczek looked out over a room full of West Virginia business and political leaders, politicians and prominent athletes Wednesday evening. “The best and the brightest in West Virginian and the nation have come together” to fight addiction,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 190 new cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours; 40.4% 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, May 26. West Virginia Statistics New cases in the last 24 hours – 190 Deaths in the last 24 hours – 6 Total Positive Cases -160,777[Read More…]
West Virginia supporters of federal climate infrastructure urge passage as leaders reach crossroads
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia proponents of a federal infrastructure package that will address the climate crisis are urging passage as negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans near what could be a make-or-break moment. The West Virginia Climate Alliance, a coalition of 18[Read More…]
Hurricane, West Virginia, 10-year-old to represent state at World Archery Championship
The Hurricane Breeze HURRICANE, W.Va. — Lenon Hodge, a 10-year old student at Hurricane Town Elementary School, has qualified for the 2021 NASP World Archery Championship. Hodge qualified for the World Championship by finishing in the top 100 in the United States in the NASP National Tournament. The National Tournament[Read More…]
West Virginia DOH places sign renaming road in honor of Raleigh County native Bill Withers
By John Tyson, The Welch News CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways installed a new sign Thursday, May 20, to rename Slab Fork Road in Raleigh County in honor of Raleigh County native Bill Withers. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in April, House Concurrent Resolution 20 officially renamed Slab Fork[Read More…]
Possible incentive expansion: West Virginia Governor Justice says state open to revisiting programs to encourage vaccinations
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is considering expanding incentives to entice more residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19. “If we can get our folks vaccinated, can you imagine what we are going to save?” he said, referring to testing and hospitalization costs related[Read More…]
West Virginia looking at potential benefits from American Rescue Plan funding
State officials encourage creative use of new COVID-19 relief dollars for infrastructure, broadband By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va — With an influx of COVID-19 relief dollars flowing into state, county and city coffers that can be used for specific infrastructure improvements, elected officials and lawmakers[Read More…]
Wood County Commissioners hear National Rural Cemetery Month presentation
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local historians are drawing attention to rural cemeteries and the need for their upkeep. Bob Enoch of the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society appeared before the Wood County Commission this week to discuss local cemeteries as May is[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 233 new cases, 7 deaths in last 24 hours; 40.3% 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 Tuesday, May 25. West Virginia Statistics New cases in the last 24 hours – 233 Deaths in the last 24 hours – 7 Total Positive Cases -160,587[Read More…]
