By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With less than 10 months until the new West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals launches, the Supreme Court and the Governor’s Office are getting to work on creating its framework. The Supreme Court announced Tuesday the creation of an advisory council[Read More…]
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Ida’s sweep through West Virginia less damaging than feared
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Rainfall that descended across West Virginia as Tropical Depression Ida swept through the state caused scores of small streams to rise out of their banks, triggered dozens of slides that temporarily blocked roads and uprooted enough trees to leave 11,000 homes and[Read More…]
West Virginia AG Morrisey arguments help end ‘California Care Out’ in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday that his argument before a federal bankruptcy court produced a key shift in the case that will result in West Virginia receiving a larger share of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy. Morrisey delivered closing arguments in[Read More…]
Million-dollar project underway fixing Dent’s Run dam in Mannington, W.Va.
By Lori L. Riley, Times West Virginian MANNINGTON, W.Va. — When Lora Michael was sworn in as Mannington’s first woman mayor on July 6, 2021, she wanted to start her job by taking care of some long overdue housekeeping. “For the past five years,[Mannington] councils had been working toward getting[Read More…]
SBA announces National Small Business Week Virtual Summit event schedule for Sept. 13-15
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit event schedule is set. This annual event, happening September 13-15, 2021, honors the nation’s 31 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, triumphs, and creativity.SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced National Small Business Week in a news release last month. The free, three-day conference[Read More…]
Bells to ring honoring Rosie the Riveters around the country and the world on Labor Day Weekend
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.VA.- Local residents will gather at the Morgantown Fire Station on High Street at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 6th, Labor Day to recognize and give thanks for the contributions of women who supported the World War II effort as “Rosie the Riveters.” They will[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVUToday offering 9/11 Media Kit to West Virginia newspapers, media
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, WVUToday is offering West Virginia newspapers a media kit with resources to assist reporters working on 9/11 memorial coverage. April Kaull, executive director of communications for University Relationsat WVU, made the announcement today. Access media kit here:[Read More…]
NRGRDA using state of the art technology to market region’s economic development sites
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is leading the way in its use of technology to help interested companies and real estate developers locate prime sites for community and economic development. Jina Belcher, executive director, said NRGRDA is successfully using Geographic[Read More…]
West Virginia Senator Randy Smith seeks special session for legislation to prohibit COVID vaccine mandates
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – State Sen. Randy Smith has asked Gov. Jim Justice to call a special session of the Legislature in order to pass a bill to prohibit a statewide vaccine mandate. Smith, R-Tucker, sent the letter on Friday, with a copy to Senate President[Read More…]
Milton, W.Va., gets almost $1 million in funds to replace waterline
By McKenna Horsley, The Herald Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — Funding for a critical water project is coming to the city of Milton. After approval from the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, Milton is set to receive $970,000 in critical need grant funds to replace about three miles of waterline along[Read More…]
