By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate did Monday what it did not last year: It passed the proposed constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers final say over all West Virginia Board of Education policies. The state school board’s policies include what students are required[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Journalists encouraged to visit WVUToday website, featuring new look, format
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is encouraging all media to visit WVUToday’s website – wvutoday.wvu.edu – and review the format changes and new look. For years, the state’s newspaper association has encouraged journalists to use WVUToday for news, resources and experts. WV Press Executive Director Don Smith said,[Read More…]
WV Treasurer Moore announces Hope Scholarship application period begins March 1
Adam Shuemake named program director WVB Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced applications to use the Hope Scholarship education savings account program for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year will be available online beginning Tuesday, March 1. “We’re pleased to announce the opening of the[Read More…]
Opinion: Suddenlink and the Importance of Customer Service
By Charlotte Lane WV Public Service Commission Chair When you sign up and pay for a service, such as a company promising cable television service, you expect the television to work when you turn it on. Unfortunately, for many who subscribe to Suddenlink for cable television and other services, that[Read More…]
OPINION: Bullish on the New River region’s future
By Jina Belcher Executive director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority After recently celebrating two years in the role of executive director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, I’m proud to reflect on the successes of our work, and the work of our programs – the WV[Read More…]
Fire at West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind destroys former administration building; students not on campus at time of incident
WV Press Release Sharing ROMNEY, W.Va. – All students and staff are safe after a fire broke out on the campus of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) in Romney, West Virginia. The school’s Administration Building was destroyed, and the West Virginia Fire Marshal is[Read More…]
Opinion: President Biden’s nomination for FCC commissioner is wrong fit for spot
By Mike Oliverio For years, we have heard about the need for expanded broadband access in this state. It is one of the key pieces in the push for economic growth and prosperity. In a 21st century economy, it is almost impossible to attract new businesses to a community if it[Read More…]
State, congressional leaders hoping to bring hydrogen hub to West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — Economic development officials and congressional leaders believe that West Virginia would be a prime candidate for a massive project to demonstrate the use of hydrogen for use in manufacturing. The West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Working Group held its first organizational meeting Friday.[Read More…]
West Virginia economy to grow in spring with more hiring, supply chain improvements to continue, officials predict
By Josiah Cork, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As spring approaches, business officials have called for a promising outlook for West Virginia’s economy in the next few months. Growth is expected across the board, but Steve Roberts, president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, notes energy sector growth in[Read More…]
As visitation increases, West Virginia park officials seek to protect resources
By Steve Keenan The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — As visitation numbers swell on the heels of the fairly fresh minting of the United States’ newest national park, National Park Service employees and those in the general public as a whole are mindful of the needs to expand or update infrastructure going[Read More…]