Presser on Friday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice will hold a press conference to discuss the state’s recent sale of $600 million in General Obligation State Road Bonds as part of the Governor’s Roads To Prosperity program. Gov. Justice will be joined by leaders with the[Read More…]
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W.Va. employees suspended after photo emerges of correctional officers’ Nazi salute
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginia state employees have been suspended after a photo emerged depicting a training class of roughly 30 correctional officers performing a Nazi salute. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Director Jeff Sandy sent a letter to all employees Wednesday describing the photo as “distasteful, hurtful,[Read More…]
Enrollment drops 1.9 percent at W.Va. universities and colleges
By Jordan Nelson The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) and Community and Technical College System (CTCS) reported Thursday headcount enrollment at West Virginia’s baccalaureate institutions dropped by 1.9 percent from fall 2018 to fall 2019. More than 10,300 freshmen enrolled in four-year schools this[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Caputo hearing on hold as magistrate mulls motion for legislative immunity
By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a new wrinkle in the criminal case involving the second-ranking Democrat in the House of Delegates, a hearing was continued Thursday while a magistrate considers a motion for legislative immunity. House Minority Whip Mike Caputo, D-Marion, who announced[Read More…]
WVU engineering professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Thompson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at West Virginia University, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, which is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin: Pratt & Whitney to invest $30 million in W.Va.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the announcement that Pratt & Whitney will invest $30 million into their engine services facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia. “Over the last few years, I have witnessed the tremendous growth and development of the aerospace industry in West Virginia. During my[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘DO IT NOW, FAST’ President Trump is embracing a new strategy if[Read More…]
Wheeling Police offer traffic, safety advice ahead of W.VA. Super Six football championship games
WHEELING, W.Va. — Local police are expecting an increase of traffic through the Friendly City this weekend, while local businesses are looking forward to a surge in customers from the West Virginia Super Six High School Football Championship. Three games will take place today and Saturday at Wheeling Island Stadium[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Warner addresses Council of State Governments on designation of elections as critical infrastructure
Release from the Office of the Secretary of State: San Juan, Puerto Rico – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner was a featured speaker Wednesday at a national conference for state officials with a focus on election security. Recognized as a leader in educating government officials and the public on foreign[Read More…]
National Newspaper Association applauds bipartisan Congressional action on postal bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Newspaper Association President Matt Adelman, publisher of the Douglas (Wyomimg) Budget, has announced that a postal reform bill supported by NNA has achieved a sufficient number of both Democrats and Republicans as sponsors and action has been recommended to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Adelman thanked Rep. Peter DeFazio,[Read More…]
