Release from West Virginia University: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Investing in renewable energy is a viable solution to diversifying and strengthening West Virginia’s economy. And according to a new report issued by the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at the West Virginia University College of Law, the switch to renewable energy would be cost-effective and[Read More…]
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West Virginia spends big with company while discontinuing its at-home COVID-19 testing program
By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An at-home testing program for COVID-19 that lasted only 10 days before being shuttered by the state was just a small part of a larger purchase according to invoices. West Virginia ended a partnership with New York-based Vault Health[Read More…]
West Virginia Retirement Plus tops $300 million
Release from the State Treasurer’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Retirement Plus, the state’s officially sanctioned supplemental retirement program for public employees, has surpassed $300 million in total assets, a continuation of long-term growth that began 14 years ago. The program checked in at $306 million in assets Dec. 9,[Read More…]
WVDNR to stock 30,000 additional trout for holidays
Release from the office of the Governor:CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, at his request, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will stock 30,000 trout over the next week in streams around the state so anglers and their families can enjoy fishing opportunities during the holiday season. “As[Read More…]
Heavy snow projected for West Virginia
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Randolph and surrounding counties are bracing for a second winter storm this week, as another surge is expected to make its way through most of the region today. Close to 45 million residents in the eastern United States are under winter storm[Read More…]
WV Hive recognizes Analabs, Inc. of Beckley as 2020 Small Business of the Year
Release from WV Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. — Judy Moore, director of the West Virginia Hive Network in Beckley, cited Kelli Harrison of Analabs, Inc. as its 2020 Small Business of the Year awardee. Moore said companies, partners, and higher education institutions are recognized by the leadership of the West Virginia Hive[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw announced key members of leadership team for 85th Legislature
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced key members of his leadership team for the upcoming 85th Legislature. “We’ve had a great team that’s worked collaboratively during the past few years to advance bold ideas to improve our state,” Speaker[Read More…]
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in West Virginia
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in West Virginia on Monday morning, according to Gov. Jim Justice and members of his coronavirus task force. Initial shipments were sent to facilities in Monongalia and Kanawha counties and will be[Read More…]
Plan to entice population growth in Huntington, West Virginia, moving forward
By Josephine E. Moore, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As vaccines for coronavirus make their way to cities throughout the United States, officials with the city of Huntington are looking for ways to ensure that the city will end up better off than when COVID-19 started. One of the ways[Read More…]
West Virginia fire department officials want to ensure a fire-free decorating season
By Eddie Trizzino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont Fire Department responds to at least one fire caused by a Christmas tree or Christmas decorations almost every year. Fire Capt. Dave Perkins said he is constantly on a mission to teach residents about fire prevention techniques they can adopt[Read More…]
