By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Carol Miller visited the site of a planned steel mill in Mason County on Thursday afternoon, along with officials from the Mason County Economic Development Authority. “We have the potential of at least 800 to 1,000 jobs right here[Read More…]

WVU TodayWest Virginia University is building a pipeline of nurses to fill the shortage in health care systems across the country. On multiple campuses, the School of Nursing is meeting students where they are, from Morgantown to Keyser, Beckley to Charleston and Bridgeport including undergraduate programs, online graduate programs and continuing education. Quotes: AUDIO[Read More…]

Press release from the Office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin: Charleston, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Cybersecurity Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Russia’s invasion is a blatant act of war against Ukraine. This[Read More…]

By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is seeking an update on Virgin Hyperloop’s future plans for development in West Virginia, as the transportation technology company recently announced layoffs and a change in business strategy. That shift has created some questions as to the future of[Read More…]

By Emily Keefer, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — According to an official press release from the West Virginia Public Transit Association, there is a bill stuck in the House of Delegates affecting five of West Virginia’s largest transit systems. House Bill 4331 was placed on the House calendar on Feb.[Read More…]

By Jeff Harvey, Princeton Times ATHENS, W.Va. — Recently, representatives of the West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network came to Concord University to introduce CU’s first Naloxone box under the “Be The One” initiative. WVCRN Program Coordinator Susie Mullens said, “We’re here to deliver Concord’s first ‘Naloxone box as part of our[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A long dormant state board that Gov. Jim Justice reactivated to promote fossil fuel and other mineral development in West Virginia is officially awake. The West Virginia Public Energy Authority held its first meeting Wednesday inside the state Capitol Complex, easing into[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One day after rejecting several amendments aimed at stripping most of West Virginia’s certificate of need program from state code, the House of Delegates passed two bills Wednesday providing exemptions for two kinds of healthcare facilities. The House passed[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — est Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) today unveiled its new brand, “showcasing our story of transformation while maintaining our roots through our new tagline, ‘It starts at home.’” In developing the new logo, CRW officials said they wanted to balance its history with their[Read More…]

WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU College of Law has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: “Health in the Hills: Understanding the Impact of Health Care Law in Rural Communities” hosted by the West Virginia Law Review WHO: Health care law experts from across the country WHEN: Thursday (Feb. 24), 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and[Read More…]