WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 15, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, will participate in a hearing focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. Sen. Capito is pleased to be able[Read More…]
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Media Alert: Sen. Manchin to participate in Town Hall meetings
Meetings set for Martinsburg, South Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., has accepted invitations to participate in four town halls that have been organized by West Virginia constituent groups this week in Martinsburg, South Charleston, Huntington and Morgantown. On Thursday, he’ll participate in town halls[Read More…]
Gov. Justice comments on Legislature’s budget framework
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement on the Legislature’s proposed budget framework: “Bless their hearts, but the Legislature’s framework will not save the patient. What we saw today from the House and Senate only kicks the can around the block. It doesn’t give our classroom teachers[Read More…]
Speaker Armstead, President Carmichael unveil Legislature’s budget framework
Release from the West Virginia Legislature: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, and Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, today unveiled the Legislature’s approach to balance the state’s budget by controlling government spending and avoiding massive tax increases on struggling West Virginians. “This Legislature was elected to take our[Read More…]
Statewide Classifieds Ads from WV Press
One call, one price, lots of sales CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Look for the following classified ads in more than 50 newspapers across West Virginia. To place your ad in the statewide network, contact Toni Heady at [email protected] or 304-342-1011. FOR SALE QUALITY LOG HOME PACKAGES AND COMPONENTS by Appalachian Log[Read More…]
Artell: Author, illustrator, musician to present talk at Davis & Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College Student Education Association (SEA) will present Mike Artell, an award-winning author, illustrator, musician and professional speaker, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the Community Room of Booth Library on the College campus. The event is free and open to the public,[Read More…]
WVDNR announces trout stockings of W.Va. streams
Release from the WVDNR: ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reports the following waters were stocked the week of March 6, 2017: Anthony Creek Back Fork of Elk (C&R) Barboursville Lake Berwind Lake Big Sandy Creek Blackwater River Boley Lake Buckhannon River Buffalo Creek (Brooke) Buffalo[Read More…]
W.Va. Symphony’s 2017 Raffle to support music across state
Release from West Virginia Symphony League and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: CHARLESTON, W.VA. (March 13, 2017) – The West Virginia Symphony League (WVSL) and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) invite the public to help bring the transformational power of music to all West Virginians with a one-in-800 chance to win[Read More…]
U.S. Small Business Administration participates in SBIR workshop on federal funding opportunities
Release from USSBA: HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA ─ Entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting to advance innovative concepts through the commercialization process can explore federal funding opportunities during the U.S. Small Business Administration’s SBIR Workshop, sponsored by RCBI and TechConnect West Virginia, Tue, April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. atRobert C. Byrd Institute[Read More…]
WV Power hosting MERCH Madness Sale
From the West Virginia Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 13, 2017) – Beginning today on wvpower.com only, the West Virginia Power will offer merchandise discounts during West Virginia University’s men’s basketball’s run during the NCAA tournament. The discounts will be solely based on the Mountaineers’ play as every win will open up the next[Read More…]
