Release from the West Virginia Coal Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ Through the passage of various pieces of mining-related legislation, the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Justice showcased their support for coal miners and coal-fired power plant workers during the 2021 Legislative Session. “We are so very grateful for the recognition displayed by[Read More…]
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West Virginia Tech firm’s software management, assurance for NASA’s X-57 all-electric experimental aircraft deemed ‘highly instrumental’ at ground test
Release from TMC Technologies: FAIRMONT, W.Va. — TMC Technologies of West Virginia, a leading-edge technology services firm, is proud to announce its software management and assurance support for NASA’s X-57 “Maxwell” all-electric aircraft is deemed ‘highly instrumental’ during the recent high-voltage functional ground test at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center[Read More…]
April 12 Kick-off empowers West Virginia businesses to create Communities of Healing
Federal grant offers recovery to Work Program Release from West Virginia Hive: Beckley, W.Va. — Approximately 50 community leaders and advocates attended the Communities of Healing Gathering virtually April 12 to learn about and support the newly launched recovery to workforce program. In attendance also were 12 area businesses, who[Read More…]
Gov. Justice and team: Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause won’t hinder state program; no veto planned for transgender sports bill
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A good portion of Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing from the Capitol was taken up with the national pause placed on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after a blood-clotting issue arose among six women who’d had the vaccine. COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh reviewed the[Read More…]
West Virginia BOE members discuss summer programs, pandemic funding and legislative session
By Kailee Kroll, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Board of Education met Wednesday for its regular monthly meeting and heard updates on summer remediation programs, the newest round of federal pandemic funding and bills passed during the recent legislative session that will impact the public[Read More…]
With millions from federal government, West Virginia health centers look forward
By Caity Coyne, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly $83 million in American Rescue Plan money has been distributed among 28 community health centers across West Virginia, according to the federal Department of Health and Human Resources. Many of these health centers serve impoverished communities. Some in more rural areas provide central[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice stands by bill despite NCAA threat
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice stood by statements made over the weekend that he would not veto a bill aimed at transgender student-athletes wishing to play women’s sports even as the NCAA made clear it would avoid states that discriminate. Speaking Wednesday during[Read More…]
West Virginia deaf, vision services hope to grow with Unity Campaign help
By Colin McGuire, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — When Mary Ann Jividen moved to West Virginia, she fully expected that there would be services available for deaf people to utilize throughout the area. With only two hours separating her and Washington D.C., it felt like a foregone conclusion. Shocked to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 147,203 positive cases, 2,756 deaths, 471,901 people 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, April 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 147,203 Current Active Cases – 7,309 Total Lab Results reported – 2,571,122 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority team and its work to be featured on Positively West Virginia Facebook Live
Small Business MasterMind Airs at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16 BECKLEY, W.Va. – Leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), along with a Fayette County small business owner, will be guests on Positively West Virginia’s Small Business MasterMind panel at 11 a.m. EDT Friday, April 16.[Read More…]
