CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – On Monday, Sept. 19, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will speak about economic opportunity at the West Virginia Economic Development Council’s Fall Conference. Members of the media who plan to attend this event should [email protected]. Please note that media are required to display current press credentials.[Read More…]
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Slurry Pavers seeking Class A & B CDL drivers
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W.Va. nurses PAC endorses Reynolds for Attorney General
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Doug Reynolds for Attorney General campaign announced today that the West Virginia Nurses Political Action Committee (WVNurses-PAC) has endorsed Doug Reynolds in the upcoming election. “I’m honored to have the support and endorsement of this dedicated organization,” said Reynolds. “I’ve always supported nurses and the health[Read More…]
Health Care Workers Union endorses Jim Justice
SEIU District 1199 represents thousands of nurses and health care workers in WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, the Service Employee International Union—District 1199 WV/KY/OH threw its support behind businessman Jim Justice for governor. SEIU 1199 represents 6,000 healthcare workers in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and Head Start employees across West Virginia. “Jim[Read More…]
Coal organizations announce creation of coalition for Trump, Cole
Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A group of state coal industry organizations have joined together to form the COALition for Trump and Cole, which brings together labor, vendors and management in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for the presidency of the United States and West Virginia Lt. Governor[Read More…]
Hooverpalooza benefits Herbert Hoover HS students, teams
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Rowlesburg mayor’s effort to remove media from meeting adds to tax debt controversy
By John Dahlia Editor Preston Journal ROWLESBURG, W.Va. — Rowlesburg Mayor Barbara Banister’s attempt to remove members of the media from Monday’s town council meeting has added to controversy surrounding the town’s tax debt and could have been a violation of the state’s open meetings law had it been carried[Read More…]
Rowlesburg’s lack of transparency modern-day ‘Tale of Two Cities’
EDITORIAL – Preston County News & Journal September 16, 2016 Rowlesburg’s lack of transparency modern-day ‘Tale of Two Cities’ You could call what’s happening in the small town of Rowlesburg a modern-day “Tale of Two Cities.” ”It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was[Read More…]
2016 Women & Technology Conference to feature impressive lineup of leaders
PRESS RELEASE: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (September 15, 2016) – More than 20 female business leaders will convene as presenters at the 2016 Women & Technology Conference to share insights and strategies on how women and technology can help revitalize West Virginia’s economy while supporting women in technology fields. Arria Hines, CEO[Read More…]
VIDEO: Capito Outlines Next Steps to Fight Opioid Crisis
From office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlined several next steps to combat the opioid epidemic that has devastated West Virginia and other states. These included solutions like cutting off the supply of lethal synthetic[Read More…]