Services Sunday in St. Marys for daughter of WVPA Board Member Jim McGoldrick CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lydia Anne McGoldrick Wilson, 35, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Aug. 23, 2021, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown after a battle with the COVID-19 virus. She was born April 27, 1986, in Parkersburg and[Read More…]
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Report alleges Representative Alex Mooney of West Virginia improperly used campaign cash
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A report from a congressional news outlet revealed Wednesday that 2nd District Congressman Alex Mooney racked up thousands of dollars for food and trips all paid for with campaign donations. CQ Roll Call revealed the results of a report from the[Read More…]
West Virginia officials predict hospital bed shortage
By Joselyn King, The Inter-Mountain WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia officials predict a future shortage in hospital beds and available health care in the state if COVID numbers continue to surge, and current trends aren’t reversed. Gov. Jim Justice and his COVID advisory team announced during a briefing Wednesday there[Read More…]
West Virginia singer signs recording, publishing contract with music company
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Local singer Dawn Rix knew she had a deal on the horizon of some sort, but she wasn’t sure just what kind until she discovered her own good news on Facebook. Rix recently signed a recording and publishing deal with Emanant Music.[Read More…]
Former delegate: Statewide virtual charter school planned in West Virginia, with Stride as provider
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new group is applying to start a statewide virtual charter school in West Virginia, according to one of the two former Republican delegates on its five-member governing board. Terry Waxman, who represented Harrison County in the state House of Delegates for[Read More…]
Two W.Va. Senior Amateur Championship trophies headed to Huntington
WV Press Release Service CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2021 West Virginia Senior Amateur Match Play Championship concluded Wednesday at Edgewood Country Club. The Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), is for players age 50 and up, and featured a total of 66 players starting the event on Monday.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting meeting tonight in Huntington
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting hs issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting WHAT: public hearing on redistricting WHEN: doors open at 5:30 p.m.; anyone who would like to be guaranteed an opportunity speak during the hearing will need to be present[Read More…]
Morgantown, W.Va., medical device startup makes final round of prestigious industry pitch competition
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Endolumik, Inc., a medical device startup company based in Morgantown at West Virginia University and a participant in the 3 Steps To StartUp Program, has made it to the final round of the 2021 SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons) Shark Tank, a prestigious surgical[Read More…]
Frontier Communications to hire 100 new employees in West Virginia to fuel company’s growth plans
WV Press Release Sharing NORWALK, Conn.— (BUSINESS WIRE) — Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) announced today that it will hire 100 new employees in West Virginia by the end of 2021. The newly added roles will include cable splicers and outside plant technicians to support the company’s expansion of its fiber[Read More…]
West Virginia Treasurer Moore presented $235,000 unclaimed property check to the Fayette County Commission
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore on Wednesday presented an unclaimed property check of more than $235,000 to the Fayette County Commission. “We are extremely pleased to return such a sizable check to Fayette County,” Treasurer Moore said. “This money belongs to the people, which is why our office[Read More…]