West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin opens Friday’s Economic Development and Commerce Committee at the National Governor’s Association meeting at the Greenbrier Resort. Assisting Tomblin are, to his left, Caroline Sevier, NGA legislative director and Economic Development and Commerce Committee representative; and David Parkhurst, NGA staff director and general[Read More…]
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Morrisey calls on major phone carriers to offer call-blocking technology
Charleston, W.Va. – Based on a new Federal Communications rule clarification, residents of West Virginia should be able to receive call-blocking technology from the five major telephone companies. In a joint letter to the chief executives of AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and CenturyLink, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 44 other state[Read More…]
Capito, Manchin call for action to reduce methadone-related overdose deaths
Nationally, methadone accounts for 2% of opioid pain prescriptions but 30% of opioid-related prescription drug overdose deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to curb overdose deaths related to opiate abuse, Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and six of their Senate colleagues called on the Centers for[Read More…]
Colley, Flynn elected to WVPA Hall of Fame
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists who served at opposite ends of the state will enter the West Virginia Press Association Hall of Fame together as the class of 2015. Thomas Colley (1941-2009), who worked at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, and Thomas Flynn (1892-1983), who worked at the The Intelligencer of Wheeling, have been elected to the West Virginia[Read More…]
Video: U.S. Rep Jenkins speaks in support of coal bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., spoke on the House floor today in support of legislation that protects coal jobs and encourages reuse of coal ash. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the bill, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, later this evening. H.R. 1734[Read More…]
‘Price is Right’ coming to Charleston
Charleston, W.Va. – If you’ve ever dreamed of being called to “come on down” on The Price is Right, the Charleston Civic Center announced today that dream may become a reality when the popular interactive stage show makes a stop in Charleston this fall. Billed as a perfect family entertainment[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin launches statewide truancy diversion initiative
Effort part of comprehensive juvenile justice reform legislation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the launch of the Truancy Diversion Initiative, part of the governor’s comprehensive juvenile justice reform in West Virginia. The governor introduced the proposal as part of his 2015 State of the State address[Read More…]
This week in West Virginia history: July 30 – Aug. 5
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 30, 1973: The Frederick Hotel in downtown Huntington closed to transient trade. After it was built in 1905, it was touted as the[Read More…]
DEADLINE: Convention 2015 registration, room reservation due
Reserve rooms at Embassy Suites CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the registration deadline nearing, it’s time to register for the West Virginia Press Association’s Convention 2015. The program/registration information for WVPA Convention 2015 is attached. . PROGRAM/REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 2015 WVPA Convention program . The WVPA staff is excited about the opportunities provided[Read More…]
Williamson looking for sports reporter
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Williamson Daily News, located in southern West Virginia, is looking for a full-time sport reporter. Candidates should have great writing skills, good computer skills. Sports writing experience preferred, but not necessary. Experience in also photography is a plus. Send resumes and writing samples to Kyle Lovern, editor Williamson Daily News, at [email protected] or by mail at 38 West[Read More…]
