CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a six-year hiatus, legislators hit the road for August interim meetings, with sessions in Bridgeport and site tours throughout north central West Virginia. Beginning in 1990, and going through 2008, legislators had held interim meetings outside of Charleston at least once and usually twice each year.[Read More…]
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Four veteran West Virginia attorneys join Babst Calland’s Charleston office as shareholders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The law firm of Babst Calland today announced the lateral moves of four established West Virginia attorneys who have joined the firm’s office in downtown Charleston. Veteran attorneys Timothy Miller from Robinson & McEIwee, and Christopher ‘Kip” Power, Mychal Schulz and Robert Stonestreet from the Charleston office[Read More…]
Faldo to receive charity award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sir Nick Faldo to receive St. Jude Legends for Charity Award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational, Oct. 19-20 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Sir Nick Faldo, CBS Sports Golf Analyst and winner of six Majors including three Masters® Tournaments and three[Read More…]
The Morgan Messenger revisits Washington House Hotel fire that shocked town 40 years ago
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va — Forty years ago, the Washington House Hotel burned in a fire that killed 12 people and destroyed a block of downtownBerkeley Springs. This was the scene around 4 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 1974, when Dwan McBee arrived, camera in hand. His first impression, as reported in The Morgan Messenger at this time:[Read More…]
New Report: West Virginia falling short on policies to prevent and fight cancer
States measured by progress on tobacco control, access to care and cancer prevention CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is falling short when it comes to passing policies to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “How Do You Measure up?: A Progress Report[Read More…]
Moundsville Power praises Marshall County Commission action
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Moundsville Power LLC Managing Partner Andrew Dorn said Wednesday that he is delighted that the Marshall County Commission has officially approved his company’s PILOT proposal to build a 549-megawatt, privately-financed natural gas power plant in the county.Dorn praised the commissioners’ cooperation in bringing jobs and revenue to[Read More…]
United for Coal is now part of Citizens for Coal
LOGAN, W.Va. — United for Coal is now part of Citizens for Coal. The two organizations announced Aug. 16 that United for Coal will be rolled into Citizens of Coal. UFC president Allen Gibson is stepping down with CFC President Roger Horton maintaining the leadership role of CFC. For more information, contact[Read More…]
West Virginia getting grant funding for workforce development
W.Va. selected as part of Learning Network by National Governors Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has been selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to receive grant funding and additional support to expand workforce education and training programs as part of a two-year program hosted by the NGA Policy Academy to align[Read More…]
Concealed weapons permits quadrupled in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The number of concealed weapons permits issued annually in the state has more than quadrupled in the past five years. In 2009, county sheriffs’ departments issued 11,160 permits allowing residents to carry concealed handguns in most public places. In 2013, that number had jumped to 44,981. The[Read More…]
WVPA announces new officers and directors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has announced its slate of officers and directors, as approved by the membership during the Aug. 9, 2014, membership meeting at Canaan Valley Resort. WVPA and WVPS officers for 2014-15, are as follows: 2014-2015 WVPA Officers & Directors Nominations President: Matt[Read More…]
