By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia leaders have made a key step toward making the state the potential site of a regional hub for massive federal investments to support the White House’s plan to decarbonize the industrial sector. Critics of the plan want them to take a[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Capito talks with West Virginia press about Poland trip, Judge Jackson Supreme Court hearings
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito spoke to members of the West Virginia press Thursday about her recent trip to Germany and Poland and her meeting with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Capito was one of 10 senators from both parties to meet[Read More…]
Distant Memory: West Virginia considered a ‘Dementia Neurology Desert’ in Alzheimer’s Association report
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At 51, the Rev. Clare Sulgit of the St. Marys United Methodist Church noticed last summer she was having difficulty articulating words as she delivered her sermons. For a while, she thought it was due to stress from COVID. “I thought I[Read More…]
Engineers, architects applaud U.S. Representative McKinley for infrastructure vote
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Rep. David McKinley received a round of applause Wednesday from contractors, architects and engineers for his vote in favor of a hard infrastructure package that is already beginning to pay off for West Virginia. McKinley, R-W.Va., was a keynote speaker Wednesday[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice celebrates newest Jobs & Hope graduates
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginians are on a pathway to meaningful employment and have a renewed sense of purpose thanks to the Jobs & Hope West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice hosted a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the nine Jobs & Hope graduates at the Charleston Coliseum and[Read More…]
Nucor invests $1B in West Virginia mill so far, with more expected this year
By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of the first things John Farris, vice president and general manager of North Carolina-based Nucor Corp., said during his opening remarks at the 2022 West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition in Charleston on Wednesday is that a new steel mill is[Read More…]
Devanna Corley named president of SEVA Inc.
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — SEVA Works, an Atlanta-based firm, is proud to announce the selection of Devanna Corley as President of SEVA Inc. SEVA Inc. will practice as its guiding principle environmental protection, inclusion and stewardship.The West Virginia operations, also under the leadership of Corley will strive to preserve[Read More…]
Black West Virginians are at a unique disadvantage when it comes to mental health
By Haadiza Ogwude Black By God The West Virginian Mental health is defined as an individual’s emotional, psychological, or social well-being. Mental health impacts every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), approximately 21% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness, 5.6%[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Democrats renew call for gas tax holiday, urge special session
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Legislative Democratic leaders renewed their call for a gas tax holiday during a Tuesday press conference. Responding to comments against the idea issued last week by the governor, the Senate president and House speaker, Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin, D-Greenbrier, said on[Read More…]
‘Don’t forget who you are and where you came from’: Local teacher to release book about West Virginia
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Mill Creek Intermediate teacher Kacy Harmon recalled something her dad always tells her whenever she embarks on her next big chapter, like leaving for college. “Don’t forget who you are and where you came from,” she said. Harmon is hoping to pass[Read More…]
