Economic announcement by press release at 10 a.m. WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19 Tuesday. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being[Read More…]
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Times West Virginian of Fairmont looking for reporter, page designer
WV Press News Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian of Fairmont has announced two job openings. No. 1 – GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER POSITION IDENTIFICATION Position Title: General Assignment Reporter Department: Editorial FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full/Part Time: Full Time PRIMARY PURPOSE Researching possible story topics and interviewing people to[Read More…]
West Virginia Lawmakers pass industrial tax credit bills
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the eve of the start of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers concluded a two-day special session Tuesday by passing several bills aimed at luring large industrial manufacturers to West Virginia. The West Virginia House of Delegates passed six bills Tuesday[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislators get a primer in advanced nuclear power as proposal to lift state’s ban to be introduced
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Last week, Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said that an effort to lift the state’s ban on nuclear power is in the pipeline for this year’s legislative session. On Tuesday, two interim committees – Government Operations and Government Organization – got an[Read More…]
Audit: West Virginia-owned lab facilities “insufficient,” out of date to meet needs
By Caity Coyne, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va — West Virginia’s state-owned laboratories are housed in buildings that are too small and too old, complicating some agencies’ ability to meet the demand of their services, according to a report from the state’s legislative auditor that was presented to lawmakers on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Legislature meets in special session to take up bills to attract $2.7B industrial project to West Virginia
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Legislators met in special session Monday morning and the Senate quickly passed a series of bills for what is expected to enable construction of a $2.7 billion steel manufacturing plant in Mason County. Following Senate passage, the House Finance Committee reviewed and[Read More…]
West Virginia joins coalition of 51 attorneys general against robocalls
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hoping there is strength in numbers when it comes to fighting the scourge of foreign-based illegal robocalls. Morrisey, a Republican, announced Monday he was joining a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general from across[Read More…]
Fayette County Comprehensive Planning Process Leads to New 10-Year Roadmap
WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – A new 10-year comprehensive plan for Fayette County is being developed by the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), and the community’s input is guiding future growth and development opportunities. Jenna Grayson, NRGRDA’s Manager of Strategic Partnerships, has been leading the six-stage[Read More…]
MVB Bank provides remote financial literacy Learning resources to local schools
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — MVB Bank stepped up to make partial or full remote learning in the wake of COVID-19 easier. Thanks to their sponsorship, over 3,580 students and teachers at 9 schools in counties in West Virginia have free access to Banzai. Banzai is an award-winning[Read More…]
Mountain Valley Pipeline project’s West Virginia permit challenged
By Charles Young, Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Environmental Projection, objecting to the DEP’s recent approval of a key water permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project. The suit — filed by lawyers from Appalachian Mountain Advocates on[Read More…]
