The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., would, among other things, put $1,000 in direct COVID-19 relief into the hands of adults and children. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D.-Del., is a companion bill to one introduced by a group[Read More…]
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West Virginia certifies election results as state joins last-ditch effort to block Biden presidency
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia set to cast its five electoral votes for Republican President Donald Trump next week, the state is joining a Hail Mary effort to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the results that show Democratic former Vice President[Read More…]
West Virginia Capitol Building Commission listens to calls to remove Stonewall statue, but takes no action
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capitol Building Commission members heard public comments — but took no action — on calls to remove the Stonewall Jackson statue from the West Virginia Capitol grounds. Speakers were seven for and one against removing the statue of the Confederate general and[Read More…]
West Virginia McDonald’s franchisee receives national award
By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Andy Haughey, owner and operator of eight McDonald’s restaurants in the Huntington area, was awarded McDonald’s Ronald Award, an accolade that recognizes McDonald’s owners and operators for outstanding contributions to McDonald’s, their employees and guests and their local community. Each year, McDonald’s[Read More…]
WVU, WV-DHHR establish new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Morgantown
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To address the challenges of COVID-19 testing shortages and lagging turnaround times, West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources have teamed up to create a new testing laboratory at the Health Sciences Center. The WVU Rapid Development Laboratory was established to provide[Read More…]
Four injured in Belle, West Virginia, chemical plant explosion; shelter-in-place lifted
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four people were injured in an explosion and fire at the Chemours plant in Belle late Tuesday night, prompting an hourslong shelter-in-place for the areas surrounding the plant, which is just off U.S. 60 in Eastern Kanawha County. The explosion occurred at 10:02 p.m. according[Read More…]
Teen flight student delivers thousands of pieces of PPE to Grafton City Hospital
by JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — For the health-care workers at Grafton City Hospital, a delivery of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies from a Virginia teen brought some optimism months into the pandemic. Since March, 16-year-old McLean, Virginia, native T.J. Kim has been[Read More…]
Master Gardeners in West Virginia donate 656 volunteer hours
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension master gardener volunteers donate their time to offer educational classes and do hands-on, “in the field” projects. In Elkins, they offer educational classes and lecture/demonstrations. They sell plants and seeds at the Elkins Farmer’s Market, educate the Mountain School Boys about landscaping at[Read More…]
Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Grantee virtual workshop set for Dec. 16
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s Belcher and Moore to present on panels BECKLEY, W.Va. – Jina Belcher and Judy Moore of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) are lending their economic development experience to the annual WV POWER Grantee Summit being held virtually from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
Stonerise, WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center announce new care campus
Release from Stonerise: SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Stonerise, West Virginia’s leading provider ofclinician-led transitional care, and WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center(SRMC) are partnering to expand and improve healthcare to Nicholas County citizens asthey age. Stonerise recently was awarded the opportunity to develop a new care center within theCity of Summersville, utilizing[Read More…]