Members get free delivery and 2X fuel points WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kroger today announced Boost by Kroger Plus, an annual membership that helps customers save time and money on their trips to the grocery store. For $59 or $99 per year, Boost customers have access to free grocery delivery, 2X[Read More…]
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Andrew Davis Promoted to Director of Strategic Redevelopment at NRGRDA
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. — Andrew Davis has been promoted to Director of Strategic Redevelopment at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), effective July 1. “Andy’s leadership in cultivating stronger relationships throughout the gateway communities to the new national park and preserve, as well as in Appalachian[Read More…]
Fourth qualifier for 103rd WV Amateur Championship takes 17 at Bridgeport
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The fourth qualifier for the 103rd WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place July 18 at Bridgeport Country Club. Matt Gissy of Weston led the field of 17[Read More…]
Opinion — Jobs and the economy of West Virginia are at stake: Congress needs to find a way to deliver clean energy opportunities
By Thomas Minney and Beth Wheatley The Nature Conservancy West Virginia’s economic future depends in part on expanding opportunities for clean energy. Our citizens understand it, business leaders demand it, and expert research confirms it. Now it is up to Congress to act on it. The U.S. Senate is considering[Read More…]
BASE jumping pioneer recognized in Fayette County, W.Va.
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald OAK HILL, W.Va. — As he strapped on a parachute and plunged into the New River Gorge void late on Friday, Aug. 17, 1979, Burton Ervin blazed an aerial trail to be followed by countless thrill-seekers since. Ervin, a Korean War Army veteran from Webster[Read More…]
Judge halts enforcement of pre-Roe abortion ban in West Virginia
A judge in West Virginia’s capital has blocked enforcement of the state’s 150-year-old abortion ban, opening the door for abortions to be resumed in the state By Caity Coyne, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Circuit Judge Tera Salango issued a preliminary injunction Monday to stop enforcement of a[Read More…]
West Virginia Judge Hummel accused of intimidating oil and gas counsel
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. – An attorney for an oil and gas company has accused Second Judicial Circuit Judge David Hummel of pointing a gun at her and also at her colleagues in his courtroom during a bench trial earlier this year. Lauren Varnado, a Texas-based[Read More…]
Kerri-Anne Cook wins 10th low round of Callaway Junior Tour regular season; McCartney Hinkle claims the boys top spot
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Callaway Junior Tour, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), saw a field of 65 young golfers for its last regular season event Friday at Mingo Bottom Golf Club in Elizabeth. For the tenth[Read More…]
Governor Justice announces over $18.1 million in ARC grant awards for projects across West Virginia
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.1 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grant funding recommendations for 14 projects in communities across West Virginia. The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and 13 state governments across the Appalachian region.[Read More…]
Medscape article: West Virginia is third worst state for physicians to practice; state medical association responds
By David Beard, The Dominion Post HEALTHCARE, LATEST NEWS Medscape article: WV is third worst state for physicians to practice; state medical association responds July 16, 2022 by David Beard, The Dominion PostViews: 228 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Medscape medical news site recently posted a piece ranking West Virginia the third-worst state to practice[Read More…]