Release from the Office of the State Auditor: CHARLESTON. W.Va. — State Auditor John B. McCuskey has been selected to participate in the seventh cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program, an elite group of national, senior- level policy leaders who have the knowledge, skill, and will to be effective,[Read More…]
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West Virginia Division of Highways battling mudslides, high water
Release from West Virginia Department of Transportation: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Division of Highways road crews were out in force on Monday, March 1, 2021, battling mudslides, flooding and fallen trees following two days of heavy rain. “Our people are the best in the country when it comes to incident management,”[Read More…]
Media Advisory: 2021 Sexual Violence Awareness Day at the Legislature
Release from West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services: Fairmont, W.Va. — Virtual Press Conference via Zoom on March 4. 2021 at 12pm. (see access information below). State and local press are cordially invited to attend a virtual press conference to highlight the 2021 Sexual Violence Awareness Day at[Read More…]
Governor Justice opens spring trout stocking season; announces 1.2 million fish to be stocked statewide this year
Governor also pays respects to victims of Buffalo Creek Disaster on 49th anniversary of flood Release for the Office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice kicked off the spring trout stocking season this morning, ceremonially stocking the first of over 1,400 trout that were released at[Read More…]
New NRGRDA board leadership set to guide four-county economic development, job creation
Release from NRGRDA: BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) met Feb. 22, with three new members joining incumbent members in guiding the economic development progress of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties. “Ambitious projects like the expansion of the Raleigh County Memorial Airport, re-designation of[Read More…]
Motorized adventure travel enthusiasts gather at the West Virginia state capitol
Release from the WV Jeep Club: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hundreds and hundreds gathered Saturday at the state capitol to support a movement to recognize the motorized side of adventure travel in WV. The industry includes trekking/hiking, cycling/mountain biking, Canoe/Kayaking, Climbing/Mountaineering, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Dogsledding, Overlanding/motorized trail exploration, Safari, sailing/cruising, multisport(which is a[Read More…]
Digital Relativity celebrating 10 years of business in 2021
Release from Digital Relativity: FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Digital Relativity, a full-service “tradigital” marketing agency with locations in Fayetteville and Charleston, W.Va., is celebrating 10 years of business in 2021. “It has been a rewarding 10-year adventure building a team of talented creatives in West Virginia. It has been an honor[Read More…]
Mon Health System Updates Visitation Guidelines Across West Virginia Hospitals
Release from Mon Health System: Morgantown, W.Va. (February 26, 2021) — Mon Health System continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and adjust operations as necessary to keep patients, employees, and visitors healthy and safe. Mon Health System has updated the visitation guidelines at all Mon Health hospitals to 8:00AM-[Read More…]
Weirton, West Virginia, officials keeping an eye on user fee legislation
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Weirton officials say they are closely following the path of a bill currently before the House of Delegates which could have an effect on how they can raise revenue for certain services. House Bill 2256 was approved, with an amendment,[Read More…]
Flood warning in effect for much of West Virginia; Kanawha, Putnam schools announce remote-learning day
Charleston Gazette-Mail A flood warning is in effect for much of West Virginia, including Kanawha County. The warning, issued by the National Weather Service’s Charleston bureau, remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Kanawha County’s official Twitter page said flooding and high water appears to be widespread. “Emergency Management Officials & First[Read More…]
