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…]
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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…]
AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers distribute 2,138 COVID-19 vaccines among patients, employees
Release from AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers (AMFM) have distributed 2,138 doses of the Pfizer vaccine among its 19 locations and is currently planning vaccination clinics to begin early next week. The January clinic will provide the second dose to all patients and[Read More…]
West Virginia motorists reminded: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’ at New Year’s
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – Although fewer people are estimated to be on the road during this atypical holiday season, highway safety officials are emphasizing the fact that they still are taking a zero-tolerance stance to alcohol-related driving offenses as the New Year’s weekend approaches. This year, the[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice’s attorneys lay out case for dismissal of mask lawsuit
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice gave multiple reasons for a federal judge to grant their motion to dismiss a case challenging the governor’s indoor face mask mandate and COVID-19 regulations for businesses. Ben Bailey of Bailey and Glasser filed a reply[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State recognizes businesses that have operated for 100 years
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced the 2020 members of the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce, recognizing active business entities that have been in continuous operation for 100 years or more. Warner announced the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of[Read More…]