By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Speaking to reporters Thursday, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she believed that Senate Republicans and White House officials could come to a deal by Memorial Day weekend on an infrastructure package. Capito, R-W.Va., said that talks between[Read More…]
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Labor unions representing West Virginia employees sue to block Paycheck Protection Act passed in March
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A dozen labor organizations representing public employees have filed suit to block the Paycheck Protection Act, a bill to prohibit public employers from deducting dues or fees for unions, labor organizations and clubs from public employee paychecks. The bill, HB 2009, passed[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 301 new cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours; 39.5% 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 Thursday, May 20. West Virginia Statistics New cases in the last 24 hours – 301 Deaths in the last 24 hours – 2 Total Positive Cases –[Read More…]
West Virginia unemployment dips in signal of economic recovery
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April dropped a tenth of a percentage point, a vast improvement from last April’s pandemic unemployment numbers, but a sign some workers have yet to return to the workforce. According to a monthly report released[Read More…]
67-year-old West Virginia resident is winning local, state and national powerlifting competitions in his age group in the bench press
By Julia Manley, WV News CLARKSBURG W.Va. — Harrison Chief Magistrate Mark Gorby has always been active, and recently began participating in powerlifting competitions. Gorby, 67, has been bench pressing 260 to 270 pounds in the 198-pound weight division, age 65-69 category. Gorby participates in events that include testing to[Read More…]
Local businesses require masks despite loosened restrictions in West Virginia
By Gabriella Brown, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mask mandates have been lifted in West Virginia for vaccinated individuals, but signs requiring customers to wear masks still hang in the windows of many local businesses. “It doesn’t seem like it’s quite safe enough,” said Tre Tarantini, manager at The Grind[Read More…]
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia resident earns National Merit Scholarship
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Speaking with a soft, yet intelligent way about her, there’s no question why Harpers Ferry resident Anna Riordan recently earned a National Merit Scholarship. Riordan is one of 2,500 from around the country to have earned $2,500 for college through the[Read More…]
West Virginia needle exchange legislation may cause repercussions in hepatitis C spread
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A new law related to the needle exchange programs in West Virginia may cause repercussions in the spread of hepatitis C. Roger Topping, administrator of the Mercer County Health Department, has always been opposed to the bill and expressed his disappointment[Read More…]
Several West Virginia swimming pools reopening for the summer
By Seth Mitchell, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As summer starts to creep up, many local swimming pools are opening to the public once again. The favorite swimming areas of many local residents were kept closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 quarantine regulations, forcing people to suffer the summer heat[Read More…]
Dormant Public Energy Authority holds potential for fossil fuel, clean energy development in West Virginia
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia fossil fuel industry leaders see untapped potential in the state Public Energy Authority. “If modernized, this authority could be a player in energy development in this state,” Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia Executive Director Charlie Burd said. State[Read More…]
