CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Adventure Advisory highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. The Adventure Advisory is prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia (GoToWV). Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com. Event organizers and promoters are encouraged to submit items electronically at http://GoToWV.com/partners/. Feb. 1-28: Valentine’s Romance Package,[Read More…]
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Gov. Tomblin appoints Sue Cline to represent 9th District in West Virginia Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (January 22, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of Sue Cline to represent residents of the 9th District in the West Virginia Senate. Cline’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former State Senator Daniel Hall. The governor’s appointment is effective immediately.[Read More…]
CSX to close administrative operations at Huntington Division
Breaking news from The Herald-Dispatch Mark Webb The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — CSX it is consolidating its operations administration from 10 divisions to 9 divisions and closing administrative offices at Huntington, according to a press release posted on the company’s website this afternoon. The company announced today that it is consolidating[Read More…]
WVPA: At the Capitol – Jan. 13-15
WVPA providing weekly column from Legislative Session for member newspapers By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the start of the 2016 regular session of the state Legislature, a session that began under the cloud of a major state funding crisis, and debate[Read More…]
Education center now ‘Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education’
New name and logo better reflects mission as Byrd Centennial approaches SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. (Jan. 13, 2016) – Ahead of the centennial celebrate for Robert C. Byrd in 2017, a new name and logo have been unveiled at the ‘Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education.’ Walter J. “Joe” Stewart, chairman of the board of directors[Read More…]
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin: 2016 State of the State Address
2016 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS – GOVERNOR EARL RAY TOMBLIN JANUARY 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the Board of Public Works, justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, members of the Legislature, distinguished guests, and my fellow West Virginians. Five years ago, when I first addressed[Read More…]
Budget shortfall, education, forced pooling and broadband are expected to occupy Legislature
By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON — The state’s budget shortfall, education, forced pooling and broadband expansion are among the topics expected to occupy the legislative session that begins Wednesday. The state Department of Revenue estimates West Virginia will finish the budget year with a $353 million deficit. State Senate Minority Leader[Read More…]
State offers education, training to those wanting to work
By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you’re a West Virginian looking for work or thinking about it, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has a message for you: “There’s money available to almost do anything to get you back as a work-producing citizen again.” For example,[Read More…]
Leaders predict workforce, transportation, budget issues will dominate legislative session
By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association CHARLESTON — Workforce, transportation and budget issues will likely dominate the legislative session that begins on Wednesday according to panelists participating at the Associated Press’ annual West Virginia Legislative Lookahead, held Friday at Marshall University’s South Charleston campus. John Deskins, director of West Virginia University’s[Read More…]
2016 West Virginia AP Legislative Lookahead Photo
2016 West Virginia AP Legislative Lookahead Photo: Discussion on broadband expansion in West Virginia was diverse during the afternoon panel of the West Virginia AP legislative Lookahead, held at the Marshall University’s South Charleston Campus. Frontier’s Kevin Wallick, senior vice president and general manager of the company’s Mid-Atlantic Region, explains areas being[Read More…]