WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and top administration officials will participate in a ZOOM broadband strategy roundtable discussion with media Set for 3:30 p.m. today — Wednesday, Oct. 20 — the one-hour ZOOM roundtable discussion will allow members of the media to talk with Justice and[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin among those calling on DHHS to use $8.5 billion for rural healthcare providers
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Angus King (I-ME) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in a bipartisan letter, to follow the intent[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: West Virginia sets all-time state record-low unemployment rate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.2% for September 2021; the lowest such rate recorded in all of state history. “This is an absolutely historic accomplishment that all West Virginians should be incredibly proud of,” Gov. Justice said. “Over[Read More…]
Matt Cooke of Vienna shoots low round as WVGA Senior Series ends month at Canaan Valley Resort
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Matt Cooke of Vienna shot the Little General Stores Low Round of Day at the Senior Series event Thursday at Canaan Valley Resort with an even par 72. The Senior Series, sponsored by Little General Stores and conducted by the West Virginia GolfAssociation (WVGA), is for players age[Read More…]
Aurora Kibble of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary wins West Virginia Treasury SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ essay contest
State Treasurer Riley Moore announces $5,000 prize during online event WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore on Thursday announced the grand prize winner of this year’s SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest during a Facebook Live event on the WV Treasury Facebook page. The 15[Read More…]
News Media Alliance providing ads for National Newspaper Carrier Day, Oct. 9
Download house ads today ARLINGTON, VA. — Each year, News Media Alliance recognizes the accomplishments of newspaper carriers who are working hard to get the newspaper into the hands of our readers. This year, the newspaper industry has designated Saturday, Oct. 9, 2020, as International Newspaper Carrier Day, a salute to the many[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVUToday offering 9/11 Media Kit to West Virginia newspapers, media
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, WVUToday is offering West Virginia newspapers a media kit with resources to assist reporters working on 9/11 memorial coverage. April Kaull, executive director of communications for University Relationsat WVU, made the announcement today. Access media kit here:[Read More…]
WVDED, Broadband Enhancement Council and State Broadband Office issue Request for Comment regarding unserved areas, comment period open until Sept. 7
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), in coordination with the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council and the State Broadband Office, has issued a Request for Comment Regarding Unserved Areas, related to broadband connectivity in West Virginia. The comment period began on July[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice pays county taxes for Babydog after oversight
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Babydog, Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog that became the face of West Virginia vaccine incentive lottery, was a tax scofflaw until Tuesday. According to the Greenbrier County Assessor’s Office, the county where Justice lives, there were no records indicating Justice or[Read More…]
Callaway Junior Tour sees action at Oglebay Resort’s Jones course
Release from West Virginia Golf Association: WHEELING, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal, visited Oglebay Resort’s Jones course in Wheeling. Anderson Goldman of Charleston in the Boys’ 17-18 Division and Taylor Sargent of Milton in the Girls’ 15-18 Division won the Tri-State Roofing and[Read More…]
