By Ryan Pritt, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A New Year’s Eve video depicting a large crowd of people at The Greenbrier resort, many without masks and violating coronavirus social distancing guidelines has riled coaches, athletes and administrators. The video was taken a day after Gov. Jim Justice, the owner[Read More…]
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Buckhannon, West Virginia to host the World Association of Marching Show Bands World Championships
By Amanda Hayes, The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The start of 2021 brought good news to the City of Buckhannon as it learned its bid to host the World Association of Marching Show Bands World Championships was accepted. City Recorder Randy Sanders, who will head up the committee to bring[Read More…]
Variety of hobbies available for West Virginians to choose in new year
By Steven Baublitz, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — With the new year officially here, many people have opted for new changes and goals in their lives, as well as making time for new activities. Whether looking for something along the lines of being more physically active or something[Read More…]
Martinsburg, West Virginia, elects its first female mayor in city history
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Winning her historic seat by nearly 200 votes, longtime Councilwoman-at-large Harriet Johnson was elected mayor of Martinsburg in June, making her the first female mayor in city history. It was announced in July that for the first time since the city’s inception[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia preparing to act fast on unemployment benefits
By Suzanne Elliott, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia is awaiting word from the U.S. Department of Labor on extension of unemployment benefits signed into law by President Trump Sunday. “While we wait on additional federal guidance, I have directed WorkForce West Virginia to be prepared to[Read More…]
Pennsylvania-based company signs to buy Mountaineer Gas
By Jessica Farrish , The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania-based company has signed an agreement to purchase the parent company of Mountaineer Gas, the largest local gas distribution company in West Virginia, pending approval by the State Public Service Commission, the regulatory agency that oversees public utilities. UGI Corporation[Read More…]
Justice looks back at ‘hard’ 2020, expresses optimism for 2021
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The last 10 out of 12 months of 2020 were some of the most challenging of Jim Justice’s tenure as Governor of West Virginia. But the long-time businessman sees good things in West Virginia’s future, both for 2021[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice announces vaccines now available to those ages 80 and older
By Caity Coyne, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — COVID-19 vaccines are now available to any West Virginian 80 years of age or older, Gov. Jim Justice announced at his Wednesday news briefing. Distribution of these vaccines started Wednesday, Justice said, and will continue through different avenues throughout the next few[Read More…]
Dr. Clay Marsh’s public service helps to keep West Virginians safe, inspire and motivate to brighter future
By John G. Miller, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — As intellectual as Dr. Clay Marsh is, he remains down-to-earth, approachable and more than willing to help others understand health issues in West Virginia. Which explains why Marsh was the perfect choice to serve as Gov. Jim Justice’s COVID-19[Read More…]
West Virginia releases plans to get students back to school next year
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday a plan to get West Virginia’s pre-K and K-12 students back into schools even as the state’s school re-entry map is mostly red and orange due to COVID-19 infections. During his Wednesday coronavirus[Read More…]
