Funding will support Logan and Mingo counties’ Fiber to the Premises project and serve more than 12,000 households WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $19.7 million from the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
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Local “Hometown Heroes” recognized by West Virginia Can’t Wait
By Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When disaster strikes or problems arise, it is the hometown heroes who are the first to lend a hand in local communities. Across the state, 40 groups and individuals have been named “Hometown Heroes” by West Virginia Can’t Wait, a movement to[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate committee takes up its own bill limiting racial discussions
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While a bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates dealing with concepts derived from Critical Race Theory didn’t make it over the finish line last week, a state Senate committee took up a long-dormant bill Monday that[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate passes amended state school board policy takeover bill; proposal goes back to House, setting up final vote
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…]
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…]