By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The 2021 legislative session ended at midnight Saturday. The Dominion Post covered the entire day’s events. Here is a summary of highlights that took place after the deadline for Sunday’s print edition. HCR 113 and 114 were companion House resolutions to, upon Saturday[Read More…]
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Community advocates, UMW blast West Virginia Legislature shelving of coal community comeback plan
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Community advocates and the United Mine Workers union are questioning why the West Virginia Legislature killed an amendment on the last day of the 2021 legislative session Saturday night that would have set up a comeback plan for the many communities throughout[Read More…]
Finding himself: West Virginia man looks to help others with release of first book
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There are some seemingly defining moments, defining traits that could give a stranger a certain impression of Josh Brown Sr. — his outstanding athletic accomplishments at Jefferson High School, a fatal drunk-driving accident that landed him in prison. However, to those who[Read More…]
West Virginia officials voice faith in vaccines
By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The faith-based community can take a leadership role in encouraging residents to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus, state officials said Monday. “Many parishioners are watching the heads of the parishes, whether it’s the pastors or the reverends or[Read More…]
Governor Justice: In accordance with CDC and FDA, all Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration paused in West Virginia
Release from the Office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that out of an abundance of caution and upon the recommendation released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, all use of the Johnson & Johnson[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 146,462 positive cases, 2,745 deaths, 461,008 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 Monday, April 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 146,462 Current Active Cases – 7,470 Total Lab Results reported – 2,552,579 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
West Virginia marketing its unique outdoor advantages with Ascend WV Remote Worker Program
Donor says acceptance of diversity a key to success in attracting remote workers to state By Don SmithWest Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are proven methods of encouraging remote workers to relocate to a state, according to Brad Smith, executive chairman of the board for Intuit, but he[Read More…]
West Virginia launches Ascend WV Remote Worker Program
Gov. Justice, Brad & Alys Smith, West Virginia University unveil effort to attract remote workers to West Virginia Release from the West Virginia Department of Tourism: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia today launched the nation’s premiere remote-work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor-enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State. The program — Ascend[Read More…]
Man, West Virginia native, Korean War veteran finally receives high school diploma
By Dylan Vidovich Logan Banner, Charleston Gazette-Mail KINSTON, N.C. — After dropping out of school after the 10th grade and joining the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, Harry Osborne never dreamed he would have his diploma from Man High School. But last year, at the age of 87, he[Read More…]
Far out: “Take Me Home, Country Roads” turns 50
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Any ex-pat West Virginian who has ever punched up “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on the jukebox in a flatlands bar can tell you. The late John Denver’s far-out ode to moonshine, mountain mamas and winding, Whitman-like lanes can’t help but make[Read More…]
