By Tina Alvey, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Rebounding from seeing most of last year’s West Virginia Veterans’ Reunion activities canceled due to the pandemic, residents of Rainelle stand ready to welcome the event’s return next week. L.Z. Rainelle is the reunion’s organizer and sponsor. On display on the front[Read More…]
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Treating opioid addiction: U.S. Senator Manchin teams up on LifeBOAT Act to combat substance abuse
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, D.C. — Putting a 1 cent fee on every milligram of active opioid in prescription pain pills is the goal of a bill that would fund drug prevention and treatment programs addressing the nation’s drug abuse epidemic and rising numbers of overdose deaths.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 285 new cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours; 39.7% 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 21. West Virginia Statistics New cases in the last 24 hours – 285 Deaths in the last 24 hours – 3 Total Positive Cases –[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin provides update on American Rescue Plan funding for local governments in West Virginia
See video of Senator Manchin’s update on American Rescue Plan funding for local governments Release from Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., this week provided an update on the funding included in the American Rescue Plan for local governments in West Virginia. The Treasury Department recently[Read More…]
Media Alert: BioWV, TechConnect to host virtual forum Monday afternoon
Event will highlight how public policy is helping grow WV’s technology economy CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Bioscience Association of West Virginia and TechConnect West Virginia will host a virtual forum from 2-3:30pm on Monday, May 24, to highlight how effective public policy is leading to the growth of our state’s technology sector. Media are encouraged to attend. To[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU experts say rural America primed for mileage if $2 trillion infrastructure plan passes
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rural communities help fuel the nation, though decades of aging and deteriorating infrastructure have stifled the potential of the American economy and way of life, according to West Virginia University experts. NOTE: WVU experts can provide commentary, insights and opinions on various news topics. Search for an[Read More…]
West Virginia Turnpike toll booths to be wrapped in ‘Almost Heaven West Virginia’ art to promote state tourism
By Steven Baublitz, WV News BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Parkways Authority Director Jeff Miller Thursday to unveil a new marketing initiative for the West Virginia Turnpike. Starting Friday, turnpike travelers will notice Almost Heaven wraps being installed on Turnpike toll booths, according to a press[Read More…]
Eligible West Virginia residents can begin registering for gift card or savings bond online
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State residents between 16 and 35 years old who are fully vaccinated can now register online to receive either a $100 gift card or a $100 savings bond. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement Thursday during his pandemic briefing. “We are[Read More…]
Month-long kidney disease fundraiser spreads to West Virginia
By Seth Mitchell, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For the past few weeks, people around the country have been walking, jogging and running to spread awareness and raise funds for kidney disease. The name of this month-long movement is called the 37 Mile Challenge. Having begun on May 1 and[Read More…]
Unemployment fraud rampant in West Virginia, across US
By Scott Hamilton, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was kind of odd, if not humorous, at first. Ellen Bullock’s company — Charleston-based Gaddy Engineering — began receiving unemployment claims last year, first sporadically, and then in clumps. It was an otherwise normal occurrence for any business, although it shouldn’t[Read More…]