By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — James Bailey, a deputy secretary and general counsel for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, will serve as acting cabinet secretary as current Secretary Ed Gaunch retires. According to a letter dated July 14, Gov. Jim Justice appointed Bailey acting Commerce[Read More…]
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Susan Glasby claims 99th West Virginia Women’s Amateur golf title
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 99th Playing of the West Virginia Women’s Amateur, presented by Kalaskey Orthodontics and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), crowned the 2022 champion July 12 at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston. The second round leader, Susan Glasby of Chesapeake, Ohio,[Read More…]
WVPA Convention: Reserve your hotel room now; room discount ends today
Event set for Aug. 4-6 at Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston WV Press News Release CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Press Association: If you’re attending Convention 2022 reserve your hotel rooms today. Don Smith, WV Press executive director, is urging all those planning to attend to reserve their room[Read More…]
New ownership acquires Asher Agency
Charleston Agency Returns to its Independent Roots, Becomes Woman-Owned WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Asher Agency is celebrating a change in ownership. Effective July 1, Asher has been purchased by its President Kara Kelley, CFO Megan Bennett, and Ash Crest Corp., a single[Read More…]
Utility Scam: It could happen to anyone
By Charlotte Lane Chair, West Virginia Public Service Commission Anyone can be targeted for a utility scam – including the Chairman of the Public Service Commission! That’s right, recently I was at home when my phone rang. My caller ID indicated the call was coming from Scott Depot, West Virginia. [Read More…]
WV Coal Association statement regarding Sen. Manchin’s position on reconciliation package
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, offered the following statement following Senator Manchin’s late Thursday announcement he would not support a federal economic package that raises taxes or includes climate provisions: “Senator Manchin’s opposition to the current round of[Read More…]
Reserve your hotel rooms ASAP for WV Press Convention 2022; Special rate ends Monday
Event set for Aug. 4-6 at Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston WV Press News Release CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Newspaper representatives from across the state will be visiting Charleston in August for the West Virginia Press Association for Convention 2022. Don Smith, WV Press executive director, is urging all those planning[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Kaine and others reintroduce black lung benefits improvement act
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Legislation designed to help miners suffering from black lung disease and their survivors get the benefits they need has been reintroduced in Congress by senators from West Virginia, Virginia and other states. This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Tim Kaine,[Read More…]
Protect Morgantown protests Big Daddy Guns as the retailer holds a meet and greet across town
By Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Protesters lined the sidewalk in front of the future location of Big Daddy Guns Thursday evening while representatives of the gun retailer held a community meet and greet event across town at Mylan Park. The protesters, a group called Protect Morgantown, have[Read More…]
Hoyer: West Virginia on track to have 500 COVID hospitalizations by Labor Day
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s hospitals are on track to have 500 COVID-19 patients by Labor Day, James Hoyer said Thursday. A tabletop exercise, which will determine potential strategies for backstopping and supporting the state’s hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities when this “benchmark[Read More…]
