CHARLESTON, W.Va. – According to a survey commissioned by TechConnect West Virginia, the West Virginia Department of Commerce found that 48,553 people worked in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields in the state in 2015. This represents 6.7 percent of the state’s total workforce and is above the national[Read More…]
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WVSOM to use AG’s opioid best practices
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald Reporter LEWISBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Robert C. Byrd Clinic will implement and utilize Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s recently released best practices to help reduce overprescribing and misuse of opioid drugs. Morrisey’s guideline for physicians include 15 best practices, which include checking the state’s Controlled Substance[Read More…]
Traveling exhibit on life, legacy of Sen. Robert C. Byrd on display in Lewisburg
Former U.S. Representatives Rahall, Mollohan to speak Sept. 2 at opening reception Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education will open its traveling exhibit, “Robert C. Byrd: Senator, Statesman, West Virginian” with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the[Read More…]
$2,285,049 EDA grant awarded to Upshur County Development Authority
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Upshur County Development Authority has been awarded a $2,285,049 EDA grant for the Upshur County Knowledge and Innovation Business Center. This project consists of the construction of the new Business Center on property donated by the City of Buckhannon, which will host a small business development center to[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Bill Cole’s 7- Action Plan to Combat West Virginia’s Drug Epidemic
On Aug. 15, there were 28 overdoses with one death in Cabell County. The drug crisis is literally destroying our cherished way of life. West Virginia needs a leader who will tackle our state’s drug epidemic head on. The proliferation of heroin and other opiates, as well as the misuse of prescription painkillers and other[Read More…]
President Obama honors outstanding West Virginia mathematics, science teachers
Teachers from Orchard View Intermediate School, New Manchester Elementary School, Hurricane Middle School and Fairmont Senior High School honored WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 213 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. These awardees represent all 50 states, the District of[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin Column: Hobet Project holds vast promise for West Virginians
By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Just down the road from Charleston in Boone and Lincoln counties lies something unique and promising in Southern West Virginia – approximately 12,000 acres of flat land ideal for new businesses and with the potential for a level of job creation that would be a[Read More…]
W.Va. flood recovery? Photos from region show signs of progress on a long journey
Photographer Tom Hindman captures images of flood recovery CHARLESTON, W.Va. — News this week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s request for a two-week extension for residents affected by the June flooding to apply for individual assistance should come as relief to many involved in the[Read More…]
FEMA extends registration deadline for W.Va. flooding victims
Gov. Tomblin’s request approved, Sept. 7 is new deadline for federal help CHARLESTON, W.Va. (August 16, 2016) – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted his request for a two-week extension for residents affected by the June flooding to apply for individual assistance.[Read More…]
Brew Skies Festival staged this weekend at Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Entertainment schedule and ticket information provided CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The many sounds and sights of Brew Skies Festival 2016 will be on display at Timberline Four Seasons Resort this weekend — Aug. 19-20 — as the family friendly, two-day event showcases performances from 23 musical acts, local food & artisan vendors, a newly added homebrew competition and craft breweries[Read More…]
