By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin One of the most anticipated time of the year for West Virginians is big game hunting season. So many of our family members, friends and neighbors enjoy picking up a bow, rifle, musket or, beginning this year, a crossbow, and heading out into the woods[Read More…]
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WV veterans launch effort to support Justice for governor
“Veterans for Justice, Justice for Veterans” announces co-chairs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In conjunction with Veterans Day, the Jim Justice campaign announced co-chairs for “Veterans for Justice, Justice for Veterans” — a coalition of veterans across West Virginia who support Jim Justice for governor. The leaders of this grassroots group will assist[Read More…]
Sen. Kessler calls for better treatment of veterans
CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Minority Leader and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Kessler called for better treatment of veterans, calling for a re-evaluation of veteran services. “Respecting our veterans includes providing the ways and means they so desperately need to return to life in our civilian communities, said Kessler.” “We must improve[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Cole campaign visiting Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton and Lewis counties.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole will continue his Get West Virginia Moving tour tomorrow November 12, 2015, with stops in Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton and Lewis counties. WHAT: Clay County Elected Officials Meeting WHEN: 9:15 am. To 10:15 a.m. WHERE: Clay County Courthouse 225 Main Street, Clay, WV 25403 [Read More…]
Capito, Kaine introduce bill to prevent opioid overdose deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to help prevent opioid overdose deaths by encouraging physicians to co-prescribe the life-saving drug naloxone alongside opioid prescriptions and by making naloxone more widely available in federal health settings. The Co-prescribing Saves Lives Act will[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin, First Lady to honor veterans, first responders at Christmas
Recognition trees to honor West Virginia’s service members and first responders CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin today invite all West Virginians to honor the state’s military men and women and first responders by submitting photos to be showcased on the two recognition[Read More…]
Hardwood Alliance Zone hosts Chinese and North American webinars
ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone, in another step to expand its national and international business development outreach, hosted two webinars – one for North America and one for China. The Hardwood Alliance Zone’s webinars were designed to introduce companies to what the Hardwood Alliance Zone[Read More…]
Making Volkswagen pay up, in state court
By Richard Neely Dr. Ira Morris cares for about 5,000 families in Boone County, where he is the only primary care provider in the Wharton, Van and Whitesville areas. Dr. Morris loves his work, but he must commute 125 miles every day, which is why the Volkswagen scandal affected him[Read More…]
WVSOS Natalie E. Tennant Column: Online Voter Registration a Success Across the Mountain State
By Natalie E. Tennant West Virginia Secretary of State Studies estimate that adults spend five or more hours per day online on a mobile device, tablet or computer. As more and more West Virginians and Americans expect to be able to complete everyday tasks online, it is only fitting that the[Read More…]
WVPA offering ad/data/office position
Job opportunity in CharlestonCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Are you a detail-oriented person with experience in data entry, billing and general office operations? Do you want or need a flexible work schedule in Charleston, W.Va.? Do you understand customer service and sales but don’t want to travel, make sales visits or work on commission? The[Read More…]
