CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia employers will see a projected $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year after the 11th consecutive reduction in rates was announced by Gov. Early Ray Tomblin today, July 31. Tomblin also announced West Virginia employers have seen a savings of more than $323[Read More…]
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Manchin votes to fund transportation and highway projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted in support of two bills on Thursday, July 30 that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31funding lapse. He also voted to pass the Developing[Read More…]
Emergency funding announced for Webster County Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Webster County Memorial Hospital will receive funding to assist with infrastructure repairs following severe flooding earlier this month. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced on Thursday, July 30 the awarding of $50,000 in crisis grant funding to WCMH. “This emergency funding through the Rural Health Systems Program gives us the[Read More…]
Manchin issues statement on 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30. “Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson established Medicare and Medicaid, two vital programs that have since become essential to our families and communities. I have always[Read More…]
Friends, comrades celebrate Aurora World War II veteran’s 101st birthday
Theresa Marthey – Preston County News & Journal AURORA — The bi-monthly breakfast of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans included a special celebration for one of their own who is getting ready to turn 101 years old. World War II veteran and Aurora resident Sheridan Layman’s[Read More…]
Angry, outspoken Trump is reflection of rural America’s frustration
John Dahlia – Preston County News & Journal The past seven days have been quite remarkable in the world of presidential politics. Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has certainly become a lightning rod of sorts. First, he lumped most Mexican illegal aliens together as criminals, and then he attacked Arizona Sen.[Read More…]
Telephone scammers sweeping the state
CHARLESTON – West Virginia residents should be on alert for a new wave of telephone scams sweeping the state. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued an alert to West Virginia consumers today (July 29) about a new wave of phone calls from scammers claiming to work for Microsoft. The Consumer Protection Division of[Read More…]
This week in history: Aug. 6-12
Charleston WV (August 2015) – 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. August 6, 1864: Delayed three times by the Civil War, Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary finally arrived in Parkersburg, where[Read More…]
Wendy’s Burger Bash announced for Saturday
Charleston, W.Va. – Wendy’s wants to offer patrons the opportunity to contribute to youth character development by donating a portion of each purchase to The First Tee of West Virginia during their final Burger Bash of the season. Visit your local Wendy’s during dinner service on Saturday to participate. The[Read More…]
Morrisey warns consumers about debit card phone scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today warned West Virginia residents to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls that claim a person’s debit card has been deactivated. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has received several similar reports from West Virginia residents regarding a debit card phone scam[Read More…]
