MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the 2016 National Small Business Week awardees for 17 different categories, including 8(a) Graduate of the Year – won by West Virginia Small BusinessAction Facilities Management (AFM). AFM President and CEO, Diane Lewis Jackson, travels to Washington,[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Manchin Must Oppose Obama’s Nominee to High Court
Sen. Joe Manchin appears to be trying to drum up support for President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Manchin hosted a “town hall” in Charleston this past Thursday in which he called for public input into his decision. Despite the billing, it appears Manchin was using the forum to[Read More…]
New Book: ‘Hurrah For Liberals’ shows what’s right, or wrong, today
If you follow politics, the new book by Charleston Gazette-Mail’s editor emeritus James Haught — “Hurrah For Liberals” — is a must read. Because, depending on your politics, it documents either what’s exactly right or what’s exactly wrong with the general direction of this country! From either viewpoint, you’ll want to[Read More…]
State agencies helping welfare recipients build self-sustaining lives
TANF program provides opportunity, support for college degree By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. — Melissa Marcum is determined to get off welfare, build a self-sustaining life for herself, and provide for her kids. Marcum is a recipient of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, aid.[Read More…]
Four gubernatorial candidates attend WV Manufacturers Association Expo 2016
Charleston Civic Center filed with exhibitors CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association gave attendees a chance to see and hear four candidates for West Virginia governor as part of the Expo 2016 Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference at the Charleston Civic Center. Thursday morning, the four candidates — Democrats Booth[Read More…]
WV Coal Association sends “open” letter to Sen. Manchin on Supreme Court nominee:
To U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin: Sen. Manchin, I received your invitation to participate in the public discussion of President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland this Thursday in Charleston. As you are well aware, the single most important issue before the U.S. Supreme court is the resolution of President Obama’s[Read More…]
West Virginia couple seeking state senate, house seats
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner MATHIAS, W.Va. — It may be a first for West Virginia. A Mathias husband and wife team will both throw their hats into the ring for public office. Matthew and Tonya Persinger are seeking a seat in the West Virginia State Senate and West[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin encourages statewide nomination for 2016 Governor’s Service Awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is encouraged all West Virginians to nominate outstanding individuals, families and organizations for the 2016 Governor’s Service Awards. “The annual Governor’s Service Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognize those who dedicate countless hours of their time to help those in need and build[Read More…]
Ab-Libs Column: The most overused word in advertising
By John Foust Raleigh, NC I can imagine this scene playing out hundreds of times every day. A sales person sits in an advertiser’s office and says, “Let’s talk about your next ad campaign. What are your thoughts?” That’s a sensible conversation starter. Ask an open-ended question, hear the[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Manchin visiting state
Visits Focus on Fighting the Drug Abuse Epidemic and speaking directly with community leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next week, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) will make several stops throughout West Virginia to meet with community and business leaders, local officials and students, and discuss current issues that are important[Read More…]
