Release from Philanthropy WV: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For the past twenty years, West Virginia has experienced a renaissance and growth of community foundations who are critical partners with businesses, nonprofits, citizens, and local government to create permanent funds to support the present and future needs of West Virginia’s communities. The[Read More…]
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Longwall coal mining going under I-70 in Northern Panhandle of W.Va.
By Scott McCloskey, The Intelligencer of Wheeing WHEELING, W.Va. — Crews are moving the proper monitoring equipment and traffic signage in place along Interstate 70 in Ohio County between the Pennsylvania State Line and the visitors center as the Tunnel Ridge Coal Company is scheduled to move its longwall mining[Read More…]
Editorial: Loss of mental health services critical in W.Va.
From The Wheeling News-Register The situation regarding Ohio Valley Medical Center is no longer just an emergency. It is a looming crisis. News that acute care and emergency medical services at OVMC were being suspended Wednesday came as quite a shock. California-based Alecto Healthcare had projected OVMC would close in[Read More…]
Editorial: U.S. Sen. Manchin made right decision in W.Va. governor’s race
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va.: For most of this year, Joe Manchin effectively prevented any other prominent Democrat from announcing his or her intentions to run for statewide office. As long as Manchin toyed with the idea of running for governor, no one else would jump into that ring.[Read More…]
September is ‘We Card Awareness Month’ to Combat Underage Tobacco Use in W.Va.
BECKLEY, W.VA. — In an effort to combat underage tobacco use, Governor Jim Justice joined with the West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) and the West Virginia Wholesalers Association to proclaim September “We Card Awareness Month”. The initiative is designed to encourage all retailers to successfully identify and[Read More…]
W.Va. State Rail Authority rolls in on engagement tour
By Jessica Farrish, THE REGISTER-HERALD Fayetteville, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Rail Authority proved it wasn’t asleep at the switch on Wednesday. Group representatives made several local “stops” around southern West Virginia to hear from folks who, like the late country legend Johnny Cash, have got a thing about[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Sept. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BATTERED BAHAMAS IN NEED AFTER DEATH AND DESTRUCTION Thousands of desperate hurricane[Read More…]
Manchin says he’s staying in U.S. Senate; talks guns, immigration and climate
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Tuesday he won’t run for West Virginia governor. Manchin, a conservative Democrat, had held that position prior to running for senator in a 2010 special election following the death of United States Senator Robert C. Byrd.[Read More…]
West Virginia tourism commercials win national award
Tourism Office’s Almost Heaven campaign receives ESTO Mercury Award for best broadcast television ad From The W.Va. Tourism Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Tourism Office’s new television commercials took the industry’s top honor at the U.S. Travel Association’s Mercury Awards on Aug. 20. The Tourism Office and its[Read More…]
Encova Foundation donates scholarships to WVSOM students
By Jordan Nelson, The Register-Herald Six students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg were named the 2019-20 recipients of endowed scholarships donated by the Encova Foundation of West Virginia. Encova Mutual Insurance Group was created when BrickStreet Insurance — West Virginia’s first private workers’ compensation[Read More…]