CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced special, flood relief mobile office visits for this week in Clay, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Nicholas, Roane and Webster counties. Consumer representatives from the Attorney General’s Office will be available to answer questions about sham charities, storm-related home repair/cleanup scams and what[Read More…]
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Chris Hamilton: State Dems adopt national party’s stance on mining
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: The West Virginia Democratic Party recently announced its formal issue platform. One of the positions it will advocate for is a ban on certain methods of coal mining. The same position was adopted by the West Virginia Young Democrats Organization a decade earlier. Despite claims[Read More…]
Justice will pause gubernatorial campaign, concentrate on flood recovery
From the Justice Campaign: CHARLESTON, WV— Today, Jim Justice issued the following statement regarding his campaign: “Our state has been struck by an unbelievable disaster. I will be concentrating all of my efforts to help flood victims that have been decimated. Politicking is the last thing that’s on my mind[Read More…]
WV Chamber of Commerce updates list for donations, assistance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has provided an updated list of ways in which the public can help victims of the recent flooding. Volunteers are needed in the field for intake and referral efforts. If you or your business are interested in assisting with these efforts,[Read More…]
When will West Virginia recover?
By Don Smith WV Press Executive Director It’s been four days since the flood. State and national officials have declared much of the state a disaster area. The recovery has started. But when will the flood recovery end? We should not consider the flood recovery finished until the elderly women stop[Read More…]
Assistance for W.Va. flood victims increases; donations, help needed
By Jennifer Gardner The Charleston Gazette-Mail and By Jess Mancini Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the people wanting to help the victims of flooding in West Virginia, there are ways to help. And for people needing help, more and more local, state and federal resources are coming[Read More…]
West Virginia Housing Development Fund announces Initiative to help low-income homebuyers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has announced a new initiative that will help West Virginia’s low-income residents turn their dreams of homeownership into a reality. “For so many in our state, homeownership is out of reach. They work hard and save, but there are just too many barriers. The 502[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin: State of Emergency, response efforts continue in flooded areas
Damage extensive in parts of state CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 24, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said today that state and local emergency officials are working to ensure the safety of residents across the state. “The flooding we experienced Thursday and into today is among the worst in a[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin names Stadelman Chief of Staff
Former newspaper publisher replaces outgoing chief of staff, Charlie Lorensen CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Chris Stadelman has been named chief of staff. The appointment will take place effective Friday. “As we tackle the[Read More…]
Jefferson County Commissioner Bell facing 3 felonies
By Rob Snyder The Spirit of Jeffferson CHARLES TOWN, W.VA. ‚ Jefferson County Commissioner Eric Bell has been charged with three felonies, sex offenses that could send put him behind bars for more than a quarter-century. The 37-year-old Republican, a Navy veteran, was elected to a six-year term on the[Read More…]