West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia[Read More…]
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Opinion: Rebuilding West Virginia: A call for comprehensive disaster relief
By Peyton Ballard, executive director of the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Work Camps West Virginia, like many other states, faces life-altering challenges of severe weather, adverse socioeconomic situations, and an aging population. All of these factors create a perfect storm when disaster strikes. I believe it is time[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State announces locations for in-person early voting
Early voting begins May 1 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In-person early voting for West Virginia’s 2024 Primary Election begins on Wednesday, May 1. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito congratulates West Virginia on being second state approved for broadband funding
Approval brings West Virginia a step closer to deploying the largest amount of broadband funding for the state to date West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On April 25, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Ranking[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues statement following EPA mandate
West Virginia Press Association WHEELING, W.Va. — Gov. Justice issued the following statement during a press event with the West Virginia Coal Association at Independence Hall: “I am incredibly frustrated by the latest EPA rules demanding our power plants eliminate emissions or shut down operations. Once again, this is a clear[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State reminds voters to turn to trusted sources for election information following complaint of inaccurate election information
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A verbal complaint was made on April 25 to the WV Secretary of State’s Office calling attention to inaccurate election information being sent to West Virginia voters by a statewide candidate or committee. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, it appears[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia announces May 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Association statement on EPA’s final carbon rule
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Chris Hamilton, President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today of a final rule affecting carbon emissions from coal-fired electricity facilities: “Make no mistake, the rules announced by EPA today are[Read More…]
Ground broken on state’s newest RV campground in Monongalia County
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other officials broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park. The RV Park is an $11 million state-of-the-art campground that will feature 169 RV sites, cabins, a clubhouse, and other camping amenities. This project sits[Read More…]
Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition winners announced
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab foster expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Community entrepreneurs and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) students presented their business ideas before an expert panel of judges and a live audience at the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business[Read More…]
