By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Select Committee on PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care, on Sunday, once again heard testimony from PEIA Interim Director and Chief Financial Officer Jason Haught on the first day of July’s Interim Legislative Session. This marked Haught’s fourth appearance before[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: WVU President Gee plans summer tour stops July 26-Aug. 1
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has issued the following media advisory: WHO: · West Virginia University President Gordon Gee · Jorge Atiles, dean of Extension and Engagement and director of WVU Extension · Danny Twilley, assistant vice president of economic, community and asset development for the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative WHAT: Gee[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin tests positive for COVID
WV Press News Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin , D-W.Va., today released the following statement about his positive COVID-19 diagnosis. “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab to host Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition on Sept. 13
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition on Sept. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the WVU Tech campus in Beckley, W.Va. Diana[Read More…]
33rd WVGA Parent-Child Tournament winners boast 20 birdies
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 33rd WV Parent/Child Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), concluded Sunday at The Resort at Glade Springs. Saturday’s three-way tie for the championship title changed into one winning team and two tied for second. The father-daughter team of Larry and[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice ranked fifth-most popular governor across the U.S.
By Brad Johnson, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice ranks No. 5 in a new list of the most popular governors in the United States. The rankings come from the latest poll results released by Morning Consult, listing the approval ratings of all governors in America. Justice ranked[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers kook at using federal funding for flood demolition projects
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lawmakers in West Virginia are looking at using federal COVID relief to demolish properties ruined by flooding using a state pilot program. The West Virginia Legislature met in Charleston on Sunday for the first day of July interim meetings. The Joint[Read More…]
Panel advises West Virginia parents, adults about dangers of human trafficking
By Jonathan Weaver, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Children and teens across West Virginia are actively being targeted for human trafficking, with most victims becoming vulnerable online, but law enforcement and trained leaders in the region are committed to minimizing the risk. Human trafficking “is happening here, in our own[Read More…]
NRGRDA hosts meeting to prioritize regional environmental concerns
WV Press Release Sharing HINTON, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) convened a July 21 meeting at the Summers County Courthouse in Hinton to prioritize regional environmental concerns and seek solutions among the broad-based federal, state, and local officials in attendance. Jina Belcher, NRGRDA executive director,[Read More…]
Christopher Neighbors of Charles Town leads field with eight birds at WVGA’s Fifth Qualifier
Seven qualify for 103rd WV Amateur Championship at Locust Hill; Amateur Championship set for July 31 – Aug. 3 at The Greenbrier WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The fifth qualifier for the 103rd WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston and conducted by the[Read More…]
