WVDEP on site for repairs, investigations Release from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: ALBRIGHT, WV – Sampling conducted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) indicates that stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal after a recent high flow event at[Read More…]
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WVU Parkersburg program accepting applications to help students ‘Ascend’
Release from the West Virginia University at Parkersburg: Parkersburg, W.Va. — The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Ascend program is currently accepting student applications for Fall 2021. Accelerating Student Completion: Encouraging New Dreams (Ascend) removes the financial, academic and personal obstacles to earning a certificate or associate degree. WVU Parkersburg[Read More…]
Preston County water conditions return to normal after heavy rain, mine discharge, WVU researchers conclude
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Heavy rains last week pummeled the region hard enough to overwhelm an acid mine drainage treatment plant’s plumbing system in Preston County, causing the discharge of untreated water into Muddy Creek, which feeds into the Cheat River. West Virginia University scientists joined the state Department of[Read More…]
House energy committee OKs bill changing how oil and gas wells would be valued for property taxes in West Virginia
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state House Energy and Manufacturing Committee approved referring a bill to the House Finance Committee Tuesday that would change how the State Tax Department values producing oil and gas wells for property tax purposes and the appeals process for all property[Read More…]
West Virginia House amends COVID liability bill to address concerns
By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates will vote later today on a bill to provide liability protections to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic after amending the bill Tuesday to make the protections less broad. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Moore[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate approves bill to regulate needle exchange programs; opponents fear regulations will end programs statewide
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The state Senate approved Tuesday a bill to regulate needle exchange programs across the state. The bill faced strong opposition from physicians and public health officials during committee deliberations but passed overwhelmingly on the Senate floor, along mostly party lines. SB 334[Read More…]
West Virginia State Sen. Karnes steps down from committees
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Sen. Robert Karnes, R-Randolph, resigned abruptly from all Senate committees Tuesday. The resignation was first announced at the end of Tuesday’s state Senate floor session by Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley. Karnes was also absent from Tuesday’s floor session. According[Read More…]
WVDNR annual public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations cancelled due to COVID-19, public comments accepted until April 2
Release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Annual public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations have been cancelled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced. Public comments will be accepted through April 2. Those who wish[Read More…]
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College expands agricultural innovation, awarded major USDA grant
Release from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College: Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College has expanded its agricultural initiatives with the hiring of a Director of Agriculture Innovation and the recipience of a major grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Agriculture Workforce Training. This new Agricultural Innovation initiative joins the continued development of the Potomac Highlands Producers Co-operative, within Eastern’s Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (IREED). Agriculture is[Read More…]
PPP is Strengthening America’s Economy
By John Fleming, U.S. Small Business Administration Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) numbers show that this is not only the largest, but the most effective American relief program ever signed into law. As small businesses continue to struggle with dwindling demand, workforce shortages, and[Read More…]
