By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A motion by the West Virginia Republican Party to intervene in a case that could determine who represents Wayne County in the House of Delegates was approved Friday by the state Supreme Court of Appeals. J. Zak Ritchie, an attorney for[Read More…]
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West Virginia American Water accepting applications for 2021 environmental grant program
Grants available to community projects in company’s service areas CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2021 Environmental Grant Program. “Through our successful Environmental Grant Program, West Virginia American Water has partnered with dozens of organizations over the past[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin and Cornyn reintroduce legislation to stop illicit sale of opioids,other drugs online
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, reintroduced the See Something, Say Something Online Act to stop the illicit sale of opioids and other drugs online by amending Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to require companies report illegal activity on their online platforms. “The Internet[Read More…]
Fayette County’s Chris Fussell of McChrystal Group joins West Virginia Hive Network Advisory Council
Release from West Virginia Hive Network: BECKLEY, W.Va. – A prestigious Fayette County Veteran has joined the advisory council of the West Virginia Hive Network, Christopher “Chris” Fussell, president of McChrystal Group. Judy Moore, director of WV Hive, said Fussell brings “incredible leadership experiences and business insights to our southern[Read More…]
Moorefield Examiner: Serving its community today, preparing for the future, continuing a family legacy
Hardy County, W.Va., newspaper leadership understands responsibility of reporting local news By Lexi Browning, WV Press Association Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on newspapers in West Virginia. MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Few newspaper publishers in West Virginia can say they’re part of a 118-year family legacy.[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education seeks organization partners to feed children this summer
Release from the The West Virginia Department of Education: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer. When school is out of session during the summer months, community programs and organizations[Read More…]
Treasurer Riley Moore, Auditor J.B. McCuskey call for legislation after West Virginia Economic Development Authority Audit findings
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Treasurer Riley Moore and Auditor J.B. McCuskey both called for legislation after a legislative report found that the West Virginia Economic Development Authority wasted nearly $25 million on failed venture capital programs. In a press release Wednesday, Moore said he was[Read More…]
Vice President Harris urges West Virginia to support American Rescue Plan
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday urged West Virginians to support the White House’s American Rescue Plan, saying the country must take bold, fearless and ambitious steps to address the public health and economic crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. She[Read More…]
Criniti named finalist for West Virginia’s Professor of the Year
The Weirton Daily Times WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University, once again, has a finalist for West Virginia’s Professor of the Year award, presented annually by the Faculty Merit Foundation. Stephen Criniti, an English professor at the university, was among the five finalists named Monday in a state-wide press[Read More…]
West Virginia scores four failing grades in annual Lung Association State of Tobacco Control report
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia received four failing grades from the American Lung Association in its annual “State of Tobacco Control” report. The report grades the 50 states on policies and laws aimed at curbing tobacco use. “Overall, a lot of great work has been done in[Read More…]