Decision to reinstate popular program follows letter from Capito, Manchin and bipartisan group of Senators WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a bipartisan push by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and eight of their colleagues, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has announced that it will reinstate Prescription Drug Take-Back[Read More…]
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Manchin issues statement on Century Aluminum closure
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s announcement that the Ravenswood Century Aluminum plant will permanently close. “Century Aluminum’s plant closure in Ravenswood is not only disappointing for Jackson County and West Virginia but also to Century retirees. I have worked tirelessly with[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin on Century Aluminum closure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on July 28 issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Century Aluminum: “I am disappointed by today’s announcement and have asked Century Aluminum officials to reconsider their decision to permanently close the company’s Ravenswood facility. We have worked diligently with the[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia announces search for next generation of talented chefs
Nominations sought for Rising Star Chefs to compete in the 2016 Cast Iron Cook-Off® CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia on July 28 encouraged individuals to nominate Rising Star Chefs to compete in next year’s Cast Iron Cook-Off, Feb. 6, 2016 in Charleston, West Virginia. Individuals whose nominations are selected[Read More…]
Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy completes third session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy hosted its third annual session July 14-16, 2015, at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, W.Va. Thirty-seven West Virginia high school students participated. The Academy, which is sponsored by the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGA WV), provided[Read More…]
TechConnectWV announces Spirit of Innovation Awards competition
November event to celebrate successes in technology innovation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An organization devoted to advancing West Virginia’s high-tech economy has announced an awards program to celebrate contributions to technology innovation in the state. According to TechConnectWV Executive Director Anne Barth, the group’s new Spirit of Innovation Awards will recognize leadership[Read More…]
Capito on Century Aluminum closure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the announced closure of the Century Aluminum plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia: “The announcement that Century Aluminum will permanently close its Ravenswood aluminum smelter is a deep disappointment for Jackson County, Century retirees, and the federal,[Read More…]
W.Va., Ohio struggle with unemployment
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia has a significantly higher unemployment rate than the rest of the nation, according to data released this week, while the Upper Ohio Valley in general continues coping with job losses. Marshall, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Brooke and Harrison counties feature higher unemployment rates than they did[Read More…]
West Viriginia looks at mining cleanup expenses
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia is among several coal-producing states pressing coal companies to prove they have the funding available to clean up sites after they finish mining, placing a new headache on a financially strained industry. Coal companies are suffering financially from cheaper natural gas, tougher environmental regulations and[Read More…]
Dye named advertising sales manager for Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Misty Poe, the general manager/editor of the Times West Virginian, announces that Teresa Dye has been named advertising sales manager for the newspaper. In her new role, Dye will be supervising the team of advertising sales representatives and support staff to ensure advertisers can get their message[Read More…]
